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fro BE Continued
ATHRu.LINe DETECTIVE STORY.
The Exploits of Two Government sleuths
Told IN "A Public Document.

The Exploits of Two Government sleuths
Told IN a Public Document.
The government publishes a great
variety of matter in the course of
year, from presidential messages to
history of diseases of the gadfly, and
the variety of reading matter has been
increased within the last few days by
the publication of a real detective
story, with diagrams according to
Gaboriau.
This is the history of the sandbagging
and robbery of a stamp clerk in the
Chicago post office one dark night last
winter, when the wind was whistling
around the corner and the sleet dash
ing against the windows. The story of
the crime and the vain search of the
two government sleuths for the Grim
inal are given at great length and in
the minutest detail. All of this is con-
tanned in pamphlet of eleven pages,
accompanying a claim of the late post
master for the amount of the robbery,
which he was compelled to make good.
There are a number of diagrams to
illustrate the story. One OF them
shows where the body of the clerk
was found" 1.-The door where Miss
Jones came in" 1.-THE window where
the robber escaped" the door where
the robber entered" and other minute
details. Another diagram shows the
postal clerk as he stood at his desk. but
fails to represent the robber and the
sandbag. although everything else,
even to Miss Jones desk, is portrayed
vividly.
Many pages of closely-printed type
are filed with the history of the efforts
of the government slcuths
There were two theories to work
upon" writes one of thcm: First, that
Robinson had robbed himself and in
ficted upon himself the injuries to
cover up his crime. or that some one
familiar with the Office and with the
habits of Mr.. Robinson had planned
and successfully put in execution the
robbery. called to my assistance the
superintendent of the Pinl1erton agen-
cy of this city, who rendered me every
assistance in his power, without cost,
to get some clew to the perpetrators of
the bold robbery We have worked
upon every plausible theory, but have
failed to get any clew to lead us on
successful trail"
The outcome of the work on these
two theories is reported as follows:
"The result of the investigation in
this case has convinced me of two
things: First, tha> it was bona fide
robbery; second, IL at it was conceived
and planned, If not perpetrated, by
some one perfectly familiar with the
workings of that branch of the postal
department in this city, but the plan
was SO well executed that up to the
present moment we have been unable
to get single clew that would fasten
the guilty party"
So the robbery remains a mystery,
and the thrilling story of the two gov
ernment sleuths goes on file in the an
nails of congress
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
commander was sittin;

writing, and paid not the slightest at
tention to his presence. Cap in hand,
his heart almost in his throat, the
young soldier stood in the middle of
the floor for fully two minutes until the
officer had completed the letter upon
which he was engaged.
Had Brown but known the mood the
old man was in. he would have seen be-
fore him the hopclesSness of his errand.
Something in the official ranks had an
noyed him, and his temper was far
from being in an unclouded state.
"IFeH, str?''
Uttering the words with a sharp,
commanding accent, Col. Sanford
leaned back in his chair and regarded
his visitor with a scowl on his face.
Summoning all his courage Brown be-
gan:
"Col. Sanford. ! am Richard Brown
of i troop, and called to see you on
somewhat peculiar business. In order
that you may fully understand"
state your business with me at
once. sir, and put it in very few words.
| have no time to waste.
at will be necessary, sir, for me to-"
Estate your business, sir" the old
man Numbered. The only way to do
business is to do it, damn it, to do it,
and do it quickly. Come right to the
point. Not another word sir, but
busincssv'
Poor Brovnl He had expected to be
peEmitted 70 e~Yigin h4s@.sssou IN bis
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03

the hope that when freed from army
servitude and restored to society he
might WOO me and hope to win my
love. He is too good, too noble, too
manly to ask to be recognized as a
suitor for my hand while a soldier in
the ranks"
"And did you tell him that you loved
him, child?"
'Why, what else could do, Mrs.
Colby? Yes, did tell him so, told him
that ! madly loved him, and / think
will never tire of repeating it to him.
But, my dear friend, it is his wish that
you treat the information conveyed in
his aunt's letter in the strictest conf
dence for the present"
Certainly, dear, and what delicious
secret | will have, and how delight
full it will be when the denouement
comes TO be able to look into the amazed
faces of the ladies of the post and
Quietly tsil tllem knqYit Uug pgV."
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03

portant that we should constantly
make progress in the method of build
ing roads, not only for the sake of bet
ter state highways, but also for the
purpose of giving advice and instruc-
ton to county and municipal road sur
veyors.
At present there appears to be q
great waste of energy and substance
in patching up road beds The tenden-
cy in most towns is to expend their an
nual road appropriation in half re-
pairing large amount of highways,
without ever constructing even small
amount of really first-class road.
We have already made a beginning
in the direction indicated, and ] con-
slider it of great Importance that the
problem should be more carefully
studied, and that such legislation shall
be enacted as will contribute to a
broader and more comprehensive de-
velopment of all of our public high
wavs.-Gov. Frederick L. Greenhalge,
in Good Roads.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03

SOuhu Exprt~>cI Dy the Governor
of Massachusetts
Broad, durable and convenient roads,
the great and important avenues of
internal commerce, are the natural
outcome of advancing civilization.
The development of street railroads
and the desire for physical culture
and pleasure. as demonstrated by the
increasing interest in the use of the
bicycle, by the cultivation OF horse
manship and by the growing apprecia-
tion of rational pedestrianism, afford
abundant evidence OF the Importance
of good highways Towns and coun-
ties are connected by roads. and all
our citizens, regardless of classiflca-
tion, are free 10 enjoy the privileges
they offer The highways are the
property OF no man or set OF men, but
on the contrary are open to all persons
who see TT to use them in Il decent and
orderly manner
Our public highways, so called, are
main thoroughfares used not only lo-
cally, but to large extent for through
travel, and consequently the mainte-
nance of them. becomes n question of
general interest. Such being the case,
/ believe the aim Of the commonwealth
should be to contribute as literally as
possible to the construction and care
of highways Furthermore, it Is i'm
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
nand, and allowing the point ol III

nand, and allowing the point oI ms
sword to drop to the floor he said:
We'll, sirrah. what have you to say?'
Thank God you have permitted rea-
son to overcome your mad prejudice.
Col. Sanford, do you not know that if
you send troops on the trail of those In
dianS your action viii seal the death
warrant of the child you love 50 dearly?
Has not your long experience in Indian
warfare taught you that at the first
sign of pursuit the red devils will
cruelty murder her and scatter into the
hills to save themselves? 1t will be
madn- - send force against her
captors.
Colonel, the ma - the truth,
sad Capt. Colby. Il know 49, Mes
caleros well, and 1 am very sure that
should they discover body of troops
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03

own way before the storm came, but
here were the clouds envcloping him
before he had more than uttered
sentence. Driven to desperation by the
officials blunt demand he blurtcd out:
Col. Sanford, l am an honorable
man and man of good family, and |
love your daughter, sir. Love her
with all the ardor-"
He paused almost terrified. The old
officers face grew hvid with rage, and
his eyes blazed forth the fires of his
terrible wrath. For a moment his pas
sion choled him, and he could not
speak Then. rising to his feet, he
yelled:
What? You dare to talk of love
for my daughter? OH you internal
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
CHAPTER XIV.


He assisted her into the saddle, and
then turning to him with great crystal
tears in her eyes she said:
MAY God go with you, Ned, my own
beloved, and may He move my fathers
heart toward you. l will pray every
moment for your success, and will be
in an agony of suspense and anxiety
until 1 hear the result of your inter-
view. Tell him 1 love you, darling,
madly love you, and my happiness will
be wrecked without you. Good-by,
and be of good heart"
She galloped away, and with a wild
ly beating heart he followed after up
the hill to the fort.
Going first to his own quarters he
donned his best uniform, and then, al
most trembling at his own assurance,
he crossed the parade-ground to the
headquarters building, entered the
hallway and raped at col. Sanford's
door.
Come in!"
That sharp, harsh command burned
the bridge behind him. Retreat was
now impossible, even should he desire
to abandon his mission.
When he entered the room the old
commander was sitting at his desk
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
More About the Dollar Mark.

Teacher-Tommy, did you find out
anything about the origin of the dollar
mark?
Tommy asked paw about it, and
he said the straight lines stood for the
pillars of society and the crooked one
for the way they got their money
Cincinnati Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
Tho Fin do cJecIe Girl.

He Cooking at his watch)-Ten
o'clock.
She Gn surprise)-Ten? That's my
bedtime. I'm sorry, but I'll have to
leave you. Don't hurry if you don't
wish. Only be careful to close the
Draco
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
A Musical Criticism.

what do you think of her voice%
asked the wife of the man who doesn't
care for music.
"You mean that of the lady who just
tried to sing?'
Certainly"
"Ah," he answered, with sigh, 'it
has served to forever destroy what
might have been most admirable
silence. .n-Washington Star.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
A Desperate Coyots.

The desperation of the coyote when
cornered was illustrated the other day
In an experience which Washington
farmer had with one Of these little
beasts near Pasco. Being shot and
wounded by him it sprang upon him
and man and coyote rolled over and
over untilhe gave 1t its quietus with O
pocketknife.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
ABOUT STREET PAVING.
Probable Expenditure for the Next Dec
ade Over n Billion Dollars

Probable Expenditure for the Next Dsc-
ade Over "a Billion Dollars
1t is only in American cities having .
population of more than 10. 900 that
less than one-third of the total length
of streets has been paved in any man
ner If the construction of new pave
ments on the remaining 24,s3S miles Of
streets in such cities proceeds as rap
idly as now seems probable, the ex-
penditures for this work for the next
ten years will aggregate upward of
B.. 900. 600. 900. It is doubtful IL more
than 90 per cent. of the streets of these
cities would then be well paved.
All calculations of the economies
and profits of paved streets fail to en-
compass the sum involved that is tan
gible in character. The benefits of
better sanitary conditions, with the
consequent productiveness resulting
from good health, the saving of ex-
penses for medicines and the profess
sional services of physicians; the pro-
longing in some cases of lives that
might succumb to the deleterious in
huences inherent in bad streets-an
are incalculable; nor can be estimated
the far reaching results of the retard-
ed development of city, due to fail
ure to provide good streets
The common mistake of regarding
the cost of street pavement as mere
ly luxurious expense, rather than as
profitable Improvement, has, more
than anything else, deferred the work
Of putting the roadways of our Amer
lean cities and towns in proper condi-
ton, and, it should be added. has him
lered progress and prosperity i'm
measurably. 1t has also had n mis-
chievous influence, when coupled with
false ideas of economy, in causing
more cheapness in cost to become with
a deplorably large number of people
the main desideratum when they find
that paving cannot longer be deferred.
A record of the failures that il has in
evitably led to, since the beginning OF
experiments in road-making, would
tell about ali of the history of paving
that is worth knowing. - Landscape
Architect.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
Exnerts Build Roa Dis.

All will concede that il our road
taxes were paid in money, and judi
ciously expended under the direction
of experts skilled in the art of maxi
ing roads, much more could be ac-
complished than is now done.-Hon
Horace Boies, governor Of Iowa. in
Good Roads.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
Bis schome for Revenge.

MADAM" said the occupant Of one
OF the front seats in the main balcony,
turning to the lady in the enormous
hat who sat almost directly behind
him, "this is u better seat than yours
but will take it as favor II you will
exchange with me-"
''Sirl'
81 mean it, madam" he persisted.
"The man two seats behind this one
kicked me out of his Office the other
day because dunned him. want to
get even with the scoundrel. Chicago
Tribune
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
Sanitary Item.
lave YOU had much expert.

LGdy-Have you had much expert.
ence as cook?
Applicant-Indeed,I have. ] was the,
cook Of Mr.. and Mrs Peterby for three
years
"Why did you leave themT
''I didn't leave them. They left me.
They both died"
What Off"
"DyseVsre"-A3sx swEa6 0eDA
SifsaZa s.-s--A.S>. J
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
Not Strange.

We sat together side by side
In total darkness Yet know
Her lips we're moving now and then
.iomehow felt that this was SO.
-Lifo
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
Tho Retort Courteous.

Anson-It seems to me that your ears
are getting bigger and bigger every
day.
Brown-Let me tell you something.
My ears and your brain would make o
first-class donlxey.-Alex Z. Sweet, in
Texas SiftinCs.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03

on their trail they would quickly rid
themselves of their burden and scatter
into their hills for safety"
The old man shuddered, and in a
voice tinged with the deepest anguish,
cried:
Then, in Gods name, what is to be
dOne2"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
A Clear Distinction.

Agent-There are dozen fraudulent
limitations on the market, but this is
the original, genuine article.
Retailer-How can tell it from the
rest?
Agent-All the others have their
labels marked: Beware of imita
tions. Puck.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
GlaGaad Him.

Men," said Sharpe, may be divided
into two classes-knaves and fools"
That's a pretty bright remark" )"
said Uncle Silas; ANY man who takes
YOU for u fool is mistakeu."-N Y.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03

The Maid-No, sir. my mistress is not
at home.
The Caller (savagclyt-Well, tell her
not TO sit before the front window
with the curtains open. then.-Chicago
Record
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
Much Better.

Miss Reader-Isn't it lovely to be an
author? 1t must be SO nice to write
something that is worth reading twice!
Mr.. Rondo-H'ml It's great deal
more satisfactory to write something
that is worth printing once Puck.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
yb.n Marriage Ia n Failure.

Marriage is usually failure when
the man thinks he is marrying an an
gel and the woman believes she is we'd
ding a novelist's hero.-Chelsea Free
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
A T1n-de-sleclo Garment.

Your sealskin sacque is the finest
have ever seen"
"Well, it ought to be; it was made
from OLE u Tug edupsteu sexis
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
Then ITe Went.

Pauliue-I drcamt last night that /
was the most beautiful woman in the
world.
McComber IA born idiot)-That's just
the way, Miss Pauline: don't you know
dreams always go by contraries?''-
qr-uth
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
cood Roads Increase Wealth.

Good roads as well as frequent and
regular mail facilities mean a more
rapid settlement of the country and
enhancement of values, and local
and widespread prosperity.-John
WnparnaLer
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
So TO Sneak.

Stella-Just look at Miss Desplaine
and Mr.. Badly over there.
Miss Potter-Yes; a romance of the
middle ages, SO to speak.--Vogue.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
H@ nIaerixpfunfAd .

Bogg-Does your daughter play upon
the pianoP
Fogg-No; she works upon the piano
and plays upon my nerves.-Boston
Transcript
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
The Eject OF Getting n Lover

Sweet Anna was, IS many know,
\ woman suGrayist.
But when sweet Anna got . beau
SGc ~i5g a9SA-n3 kisscu
IN. u Press.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
l.. r. Crumbling.
Breeder of Thoroughbred Poultry
HALL. YORK co, PA.

Will sell eggs tor harching from
6ne Black Minorcas. IDdiar Games.
Buff Leghorns Barred and Wb,t..
Plymouth Rocks. ard ri nudnns s' 81
per setting; White Indian Games 81
per Is
Ord and young stock for sale a'
reasonable prices.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03
:aA ROAD esz7
ehEA n pr SgEs
WANTS 6ETTER ROADS.

Sound Ideas Expressed by the Governor
of y g..-achuSctfz-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-03

aud toueer4ssied thc gUsaura's $ pggs1 g1 lftee
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-02-21

his former environment. The visitor
goes through the old mansion. Ht
looks into the little, stuffy rooms with
their odd and incongruous mixture Of
old and up-to-date furniture. He gazei
at the elegant and extremely modern
tinted and gold frescoes, at the rick
and brilliant Persian rugs with which
the ladies Of the association have GOV.
cred the floors, and he finds 1t difficult
to imagine this the home Of the immor'
tai Washington. To most visitors II
seems great pity that there has been
such an effort made to impress the pub
lie with the fact that Washington led
luxurious life by means of the rich and
modern trappings they have Struggled
into the old mansion. The splendor Of
Washington's life at Mount Vernon was
reflected by his broad acres, by his
hundreds Of negroes, including arti-
sans and mechanics Of all kinds, by the
wealth Of his hospitality and the mag
nificence Of his military and official
career. There were no frescoes Of gilt
and tints in Washington's day-no wall
paper, even. There was nothing but
whitewashed walls and ceilings. Nor
were there any Darghestan rugs or Ak
minister carpets.
There is an outbulldlng on the
grounds, which should have given the
well-meanlng ladies hint as to what
the father Of his country used to cover
his floors. The building is called the
spinning room" and In 1t is a great
loom for weaving the good old fash
Toned rag carpets Of our forefathers.
Aside from these incongruities, how
ever, the old mansion is an interesting,
almost a hallowed spot. There are not
so many relics Of Washington but what
there are are full Of interest The bed
upon which he died, sent by the Lee
family, and the other furniture CON.
tributed by various families, have ena-
bled the ladies in control to fit up Wash
ington's chamber very nearly as It was
when its great occupant passed away. |
There are good many other relics on |
view, but not many that are, strictly |
speaking, relics of Washington. There |
Is plenty Of colonial furniture, but |
never saw II. There are |
portraits, engravings, etc, and a valu-
able collection OF Washington's auto
graph letters, which are mounted in the
former state dining room. There are
two or three swords, suits Of military
clothing, articles Of camp eQuipage and
! brown suit Of clothes, the cloth OF
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-02-21

No runs runs through Il g Dodge City and Ssr
Nos % and "a daily except Sunday.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-02-21

Alexandria leads through historic
ground. To the right, and prominent
in the landscape, is the tall spire Oh
the Episcopal Theological Seminary
which was the focal point OF McClel-
lan's army, when the later was organ
lzing for the Chickahominy campaign
Around 1t on all sides were the camps
Of the army. The numerous remains
Of their retrenchments, earthworks ana
other defenses are still prominent at
every turn for miles. Union forts
froWned from every hilltop and their
outlines are yet plainly distinguish
able. Just beyond the seminary, IN
plain view UP the valley, Is Baileys
cross roads, remembered by every old
soldier Of the Army Of the Potomac
as the scene Of the grandest military
spectacle ever witnessed on this con-
tinent, the review by Mr.. Lincoln and
his cabinet Of McClellan's army, when
he had pronounced 1t ready for the Ill
starred march to Richmond.
But there are many points Of earlier
interest. To the right, as the trolley"
crosses the bridge over Great Hunting
Creek, is Fort Lyons, the strongest OF
all that great Gordon which protected
Washington in the war days. Near
Fort Lyons is the old home still stand
ing Of the seventh Lord Fairfax-Rev.
Brian Fairfax, who in Washlngton's
days was rector Of Christ Church at
Alexandria, Of which Washington was
a vestryman. The church Is still one of
the cherished landmarks in Alexandria,
and the edifice with Washington's big
square pew is carefully preserved In
tact. Lord Falrfax's home was called
Mount Eagle, and 1t Is still in excellent
A mile beyond the
bridge and the road enters the "old
Mount Vernon estate" which in Wash
lngton's day comprised 5000 acres Of as
fine land as ever was known in Vir-
ginia. The estate was divided into five
farms, known as River farm, Dogue
Run farm, Mansion House farm, Union
farm and Muddy Hole farm. River
farm, which the railway strikes first
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-02-21

member Of washington's family. It IL
said the first President built yelling
ton Hall for Colonel Lears use, but
whether this be true or not, he certain
ly occupied it for most Of his life. BY
his will General Washington made
Colonel Lear tenant for life, rent free,
and he lived on the place until his
death in 1916. His remains now repose
in the Congressional Cemetery In
Washington.
After Tobias Lear's death. yelling
ton passed into the hands OF the col
lateral branch of the Washington fam
lily, the last occupant being charles A.
Washington, granddaughter. He was a
harum-scarum sort Of chap, very dissi-
pated, and under his management the
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-02-21
Warrington. stspohlldrnn.

The unsatisfied yearning to have chill
dren Of his own was frequently dis
closed in his diary and in letters to
friends, but Washington was devoted
to his stepchildren, and loved to have
little Patsy" and Nellie Custis at his
side. The engraving which first
appeared among a collection OF 1.-THE
ladies Of the republican court" many
years ago, and was afterward hung in
the best room" OF so many thousands
of households as that Of Washington's
wife. was really a portrait Of Betty
Lewis, his sister. and the original, with
a companion piece BY the same artist,
Of her husband. Mr.. Fielding Lewis,
still belongs to the family Of Col. Lewis
W. Washington, and hangs In hebar-
lor Of their mansion "Marmion."