Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-29


have 10 face presently, when Toop ex-
claimed, excitedly:
.Blest ii | didn't think so. sir. There
is a false bottom in this trunk. Its
three inches shorter inside than out.
Sce.- upturning the trunk. the false
bottom is screwed from beneath.
Hand me that ehisel. there. for a
screwdriyer."
Quite as excited as Toop. looked ON
with GREATNESS attention as he drew
out the screws. Giving smart tap TO
the trunk. the false bottom gave way,
and we both uttered sharp eSclama-
ton. There lay part of the spells of
the robbery.
do you remain here. Toop," | said.
after we had congratulated one an
other; Il shall walk over TO the bridge.
and when he returns from the river
shall follow him in here and arrest
him when he gets inside"
l told Pately OF our success. The
good fellow was wonderfully excited.
and would have had me go and arrest
him that minute.
shortly after he came up from the
river on his way to lunch. ! stepped
up TO him as he reached the inn door.
LEO yalli.- said, you are my pris-
oner. Here is my warrant" and | laid
hold of him.
Pately came up and took his other
arm: but he was too dumbfounded TO
offer resistance. and stood staring in
ludlcrous surprise. At last he con-
trolled himself and asked the meaning
of IL. He tried TO laugh. and said we
had made great mistake. for which
should have to pay dearly.
Our prisoner resigned himself very
quietly. let me have glass OF whis-
KY" he said. land. tell me, has Pardon
been taken"
NO" said: but we are sure to
have him In a few days. II you will
tell us where he may be found II will
stand In your favor.
A smile crossed our prisoners face,
but he said nothing. and | sent Toop TO
get the whisky.
VAIN was now very cheerful. ann
was drinking our health when the door
opened and the other angler walked In,
with an air OF easy confidence.
TN. good morning. all. ne sald. IN
tone OF great good-humor. You've
nabbed him. ] see. Really. superin-
tendent. I'm bound TO congratulate you
y
not think mean IL in any ill-will II
say wished you had been few hours
later. But. at any rate, you have re-
deemed the whole character OF the pro-
vinciaI police In my eyes.
We stared at the man In complete be-
wildeFment. Il am sorry. l said. but
really do not understand you.
''NoF he said. with the same air OF
GnnfdnnEa4 s@flNan \ Fntfaf =
ulate myself. also. on having played
MY part with credit. Let me Introduce
myself. superintendent. l have been
masquerading here the last two days
in the character Of Mr.. Roberts. Biz
mingham gentleman with penchant
for fishing. The truth is. ! have been
angling for the fish you have so credit
ably hooked-Leo Vail l am Robert
Featherstone. Of The detective depart.
ment, Scotland Yard. az your service.
] was so astonished that l could not
say word, but our prisoner broke IN
10 a fury. And so, You scoundrel. all
your goodfellowsliip down BY the river
was only 10 entrap meE fOu-you
T bloodhound!
Just go said the detective. with
the greatest goOd-humor You are a
sly old fox, Valli, and a bloodhound Is
needed to hunt you. But never
dreamt my friends here were on your
track. They have robbed me OF my
triumph. but they thoroughly deserve
all the credit.
We have something more / said,
and Toop lifted up the false bottom OF
the trunk and disclosed the stones.
Nan alive! he exclaimed, 'you do
not mean 10 say yOu have these. too;
thought Pardon rad the swag with
him. Well done, indeed"
He listened eagerly as told him our
story, and we could not help feeling
proud at the compliments he showered
upon US. IL was something 10 merit
the encomiums Of Scotland Yard de-
tectiye.
'.I1I tell yOu what had better be
done" he said. after a moments 81.
lence. You shall drive us into Biz
mingham. and I'll take yaIIi on from
there. II is hardly worth while your
coming TO town this afternoon. as you
viii have to come In day or two Ia
give evidence. You will have a letter
from the chief that will make you
proud. But. stay, have not shown
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