Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03

| tonight; 1T is fortunate had not gone .
very fortunate, for our visit con-
Germs you most seriously
indeed" said Mr.. Phillip, opening
his eyes widely and popping his gold
trimmed spectacles up on his forehead
| Yes, sir; from information which
has come into our possession, and which
must ask you in the interests of pub
lie Justice not to divulge, but to afford
MS what assistance you can, I have to
inform you that daring robbery is
contemplated upon your bank to-
night"
'Never!" said Mr. Marsden, staring
aghast. why, these premises are proof
against anything"
You may think so; but you don't
know these men, To go into the mat
ter, sir, it came about in this way: We
we're On the scent of a notorious little
gang of three expert bank robbers and
| safe breakers a short time since, and
thorough smart fellows, too. But, un-
fortunately, we only succeeded in run
| ming one to earth-the others eluded
| u.s. The prisoner was convicted and
| sentenced to ten years penal servi-
tude; but, like similar cases we have
known, it subsequently came to his
knowledge that his confederates had
their promise in making provision for
his aged mother out of their ill-gotten
gains, so he, in a spirit of revenge,
peached upon them, and furnished us
with full information concerning their
whereabouts and future intentions
From this point these two other officers
can better explain than L"
Great heavens! You astound mc!''
said the aged banker, who became fur
ther agitated.
DO not alarm yourself, sir; they will
fall into their own trap, rest assured
continued one of the detectives, taking
up the thread of the narrative yes.
acting on the statement made by the
prisoner, my colleague and instituted
careful and, 1 might say, cunning in
quiries, for these willy fellows are diff
ficult to track. We have been unable
to come upon the two individuals them
selves: but after indefatigable efforts
from roundabout source-a woman
as usual being at the bottom of tive
have learned that they intend forcing
Marsden & Ryletty's bank tonight, and
leaving by the boat express tomorrow
for the continent"
The scoundrelsi"
but they will just be deceived, sir
We have hit upon a plan, and ask YOU
to acquiesce in our carrying it OUT
Most certainly, whatever you think
best What do you suggest ?"
We'll, we want to catch them red
handed, as it were, and ask your per-
mission to secrete ourselves upon the
premises for the night, so as to fully |
be prepared and waiting for our men,
Eyes. yes I presume you have writ
ten authority?"
Certainly, sir"
And the plain clothes gentlemen drew
from their breast pockets the author
lied official document bearing the name
OF the chief of the department, which
was quite satisfactory.
After consulting with our superb
ors," continued the officer, ''we think
that the plan we have suggested, with
your permission. the most likely to in
sure success. We should like you to
furnish US with your private address
so as to communicate with you during
the night, should your services be re-
luired.'
Eyes, of course. The Hollies,' Is
IVinstanton crescent
well known, sir. That will be suf-
icient, thank you
And the officer jotted it down quick
y in his pocketbook.
After pointing out a ponderous iron
'afe, which he hoped the villains would
lot turn their attention to, Mr.. Phillip
harsden bid them good evening, re-
luesting them to let him know the in
tant he might be wanted.
He departed in feverish state of anx-
ETY., wondering naturally, what the
light would bring forth.
Now, directly the old gentleman had
eft the real character of the pseudo
'olice officers was apparent. 1t was {
uite true that a notorious little gang 5
# bank robbers contemplated an at
ack on the bank that night, and those
coundrels were actually none others
han themselves. Their warrants were l
orgeries and the sergeant's uniform '
he perfection of imitation to the last I
utton- No time was to be lost. From 1
he coat tail pockets of the sergeant S
anne some of the finest tempered steel S
rills and other implements for forcing L
nd boring iron safes as ever graced
he person of the most experienced crib
racker. Deity manufactured skele- V
On keys for picking the best and mos.
locks were brought forth;
l short, everything needed for a thor. I
ugh, daring and successful burglary.
We've got a long nights work. o
harlie, I'm afraid" said one. Its now
inc o'clock, and if we get through this {
lfe under ten hours we're lucky. We
Just set to work with a will
Accordingly the sergeant speedily
lrned his attention to the back prem p
n vic to =