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to take what they know are valuable
letters, and often avail themselves of
them For instance. only q short time
ago many complaints were received from
the Presbyterian missions, which were
losing money at an extraordinary rate.
The culprit proved to be their Office boy,
a lad of sixteen with a salary of 81
week. When searched SIG was found upon
him as well as over $40 worth of stamps
which he had just taken from the drawer.
He confessed his fault and said that he
had spent the money in taking his girl
TO the theatre, that they went two or
three times a week, and that he liked to
give her small presents. There are many
similar cases, and a remarkable feature
of them is that often the people who
have made the complaint refuse to press
it when they know it concerns one of
their employees, and sometimes they do
not even discharge the offender.
It may be surprise for some to know
that the safety of a registered letter is
not guaranteed by the post office and
that it does not hold itself responsible for
the loss of registered letter although it
will of course do everything in its power
to hunt it up and find the thief if there
is one. Owing to the method of checking
registered letter from one station to
another. it is generally easy to find the
point where the letter dropped out of
sight. and most of the complaints in this
department as well as that of the spec
I ial delivery department are complaints
| of delay rather than loss.
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death for Cuba lbre. Adios, little
brother mine. Be good to the mother
and tell her nothing till all is over"
Then Julio was gone machete in
hand, and Jose stood with the friendly
scout in the veranda. There were bit
ter tears in his eyes, but he brushed
them away as he heard old ManuePs
step approaching. A great idea had
been born within his soul. There was
chance for him, at least a chance to
show his mettle, and do a deed of hero
ism for the cause.
Manuel Juan-Marta," he cried, the
spirit of very manhood flashing from
his eyes, do you want to help the
Senior Julio?'
The two servants answered eagerly
in the affirmative.
"Bueno!" said Jose. Then bring me
his horse from the stable; and-you,
Manuel-help him. Not word to the
sonora, my mother Quick For Gods
sake be quick"
They would have reconstructed, but
he hurried them forth upon their sew
eral missions Then, Fastening to the
lookout room, he persuaded his mother
to descend
"All will be WE'LL he said. Julio
will escape
You are sure, my SON."
Yes, mother, quite sure. You must
not be found in the lookout What
would the Spaniards say if they found
you on the watch?"
THAT is true. Which way has Julio
gomez" a
He will go by the cane brake to the
sea. Our little boat is in Andres cove.
He can coast out of harms way
The Sonora d Arroyo seated herself in
the cool reception room, behind the
jalonses, ready to receive the expected
Spaniards. Then Jose stole out to the
rear veranda. Maria was there
with Julios black horse, ready sad
died, and old Manuel with great star
ing eyes standing breathlessly by.
| Now, Juan-Maria,' he said, still
with that masterful tone, so astonish-
| ing from the lips of a boy, go down
to the old sugar house near the gates.
Tell the Senior JULIO that all is safe;
and tell him to fly through the cane
brake to the cove at Andres. where our
boat is waiting"
And where do you go, senor?"
Up said Jose, vaulting into the
black horses saddle and urging him
onward ere the servants could grasp
the bride, Il so to fight for Cuba
| libre.''
In an instant he was gone; and they
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can be readily seen on holding the letter
up to the light. Whatever is enclosed in
the letter, is marked in such a way that
it may be easily identified afterwards.
Thus prepared the test letter is mailed
in the district from which came the let
ter in regard to which complaint has been
made. The letter is posted by one of the
inspectors who, unknown to the postman,
stands nearby and watches until the let
ter is gathered up. Returning to the
Office the inspector notes whether the
letter is in the small pouch which is TO
carry it to its destination. If it is not
there, the field of suspicion is narrowed
down to the postman who carried at from
the box to the office and to the clerks
who handled it while being stamped and
put in the mail pouch. If the letter is
at every subsequent point where it is Ii
able TO be handled the checking being
done by the inspector in charge, who
in no instance interferes until the usual
opportunity for theft has been accorded.
AS soon as the inspector who is on the
trail of a test letter finds that it has
disappeared and concludes from his check
system that it must have been abstract
ed by one of two or three men, he i'm
mediately orders those men to be taken
to private room, and searched, searched
thoroughly. so that if the telltale bill
or object is on their person, it must be
discovered.
In the smaller post offices there are
many more opportunities for stealing let
tiers and packages than in the large
ones but owing to the limited size of the
force employed, it is not difficult to To-
cate the thief. A very sad and yet in
teresting case occurred in YonkerS in the
late winter of 1895. Valuable letters and
packages were being missed and many
complaints were received by the post Of
flee which sent Inspector Jacobs to ferret
out the thief. The usual test letters were
sent and came through all right. no one
knowing of the matter saved the pOStmaS-
ter and chief of carriers, a man named
Walter W. Robinson. Robinson was a
man of unusually pleasing appearance,
and was prominent in the church circles;
eral favorite both with his employers
and acquaintance, and suspicion had
not once fallen upon him. Indeed, he
had been the -postmaster's chief aid in
investigating the crime, and had given
the detectives every help possible. When
it was suggested that he might be the
thief the idea was Indignantly repudia-
ted, but the inspector still chung to his
theory and sent test" letter of which
neither Mr.. Robinson nor the post master
were informed. 1t was lost. Another and
/ still a third met with the same fate; then
/ Robinson was searched, and the marked
money was found upon his person. He
then broke down, pleaded guilty at the
! trial and was sentenced to two years
AMI six months in the Kings county
/ prison.
There are many complaints of money
/ lost IN the mails, which upon investiga-
ton prove TO have their source in the
dishonesty of employees. Porters, office
I boys. petty clerks, all have opportunities
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skilful inspectors in the service. Inspec-
tor Jacobs, of New York; Inspector
Sproesser Of Washington; Inspector Will
Jams. Of St. Louis and Inspector Holmes,
OF Cincinnati to take charge of the case.
These men worked all through the sum-
Tner of 1881, following various clues, and
finally located the thieves in Denver.
From there they followed them to Dali
las, Texas, thence TO New Orleans, and
SO on east, finally capturing three of them
in Atlanta.
The three men were confined on sus-
picion in the local Jail, and as the evil
dence against them was not yet sufficient
for sure conviction, Inspector Jacobs al
lowed himself to be arrested as d coun-
terfeiter and was placed in a cell SO near
those of the mai box thieves that he
could overhear their talk. From what he
picked up in this way, he gained over
wnelming evidence, proving not only the
guilt of the prisoners in the long series
of mail robberies all over the country,
but also that of q certain Harry Arm
strong, another member of the gang who
was afterwards captured in New York.
It afterwards transpired that the ORR
ginator of this ingenious scheme of rob
berry was Prentiss Tiller. who is now
serving time, in the Jackson peniten-
tiary, while his accompiices were SEN
fenced TO from ten TO fifteen years.
AS it is almost impossible to take post
Office thieves in the act of robbing the
mails, the inspectors have TO rely upon
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the patriots. Well he knew the risk he
involved; but the blood of heroes ran
In his veins, and not for a moment was
ne daunted. Straight across the sugar
Held he went-the black horse, rested
and well-fed, racing gallantly Into
the belt of palms beyond the planta-
tlon they plunged and then, for the
1rrst time Jose drew rein, and continued
more slowly. His object was not to
pierce through the Spanish lines. for
that would be impossible, but rather to
draw away from the side towards the
sea the soldiers posted in that direc-
tlon. III he could induce them to pur-
sue MIN, the coast would be clear for
Julio to the cove of Androsl
Alto! Quieu vive!" A sentiners
voice rang out from among the palms
on the hillslope towards the sea.
without answering to the challenge,
Jose tugged at the black horses rein
ana sent him careering madly to the
right. There was "a sharp report and a
bullet whizzed past among the trees.
Ihen behind him he heard the sound
OF horses galloping. Hurrah, the out
posts on the side towards the sea were
cavalrymen. They would naturally
pursue him and there would be a gan
IN the ring for Julio.
Again the warning shout; again the
AOpAA III W -Ile ana again the
ring of rifle bullet. Jose threw him
self sideways in the saddle, as he had
seen Julio do at exercise. Shouts rose
behind. He heard the sentries calling
to one another: ITO the right to the
right. He has gone to the right
Louder grew the sound of horse
hoofs. Jose brave heart bounded for
ne knew that all the outposts on the
seaboard side were in hot chase fondly
believing that the black horse carried
Julio d'Arroyo
And now the rifle and revolver shots
came faster and faster Once the black
horse swerved and bourded-a shot had
grazed his flank. Once something went
whistling through the boys sombrero.
Still forward went steed and rider
ever to the right, riding in mad circle
round the planta ton of the Sonora
d Arroyo.
''Altol"
This time the call. came from in front
and Jose looked UP to see a foot-soldier
rifle at shoulder, barring his progress.
He wrenched the reins, pulling the
horse back almost upon his launches
Up came the soldier at the double
thinking that the boy meant to sur
render. But Jose dexterously slipped
off his horses back, and leaped into the
palms.
! "Bangl" went the Mauser rifle, and a
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THE RACE FOR FREEDOM.
A CUBAN STORY OF TODAY.
Jose D,Arroyo's Clever Ruse in Try
ing to Save His Brother JuIio's
Life.
BY GERALD Brennan.

The monday sun flooded the haci-
enda with it's radiance. Peace dwelt
under the tall palms and along the cool
verandas. No one was stirring among
the fields of sugar cane. The green
jalonses of the long, low dwelling
house were closed, presumably that the
inmates might enjoy their afternoon
siesta. Had one searched through all
the fair island of Cuba it would have
been hard to find a more perfect pic
ture of calm beauty than that pre-
scented by the plantation of the Sonora
d Arroyo.
But one must not judge from the sur
face in troublous Cuba. Despite its
appearance of peaceful rest the old
house held many an anxious heart.
In order to visit his widowed mother.
the young Julio d'Arroyo had obtained
leave of absence from the insurgent
army with which he had cast his lot at
the outbreak of the rebellion. Passing
after dangers innumerable, through the
Spanish lines he had managed to reach
the home of his boyhood and to clasp
his mother to his breast But at any
moment spies might carry the news of
his return to the Spanish general for
Julio d'Arroyo, by reason of his ancient
descent and great personal bravery
was already marked man, So, while
the elder brother spent few brief
hours of happiness in the darkened
rooms below stairs, the younger
mere boy, not yet emancipated from
school-kept watch in company with
negro servant overhead. Jose d'Arroyo
was all eagerness to be up and doing in
the cause of his beloved Cuba, but
neither his mother nor his elder brother
would allow an urchin barely in his
teens to go forth to war.
Time enough. JOSE Julio would
say, when they have killed me, for
you to think of fighting"
In keeping watch over his brother.
Jose felt that he was at least able to
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ruse in discovering the guilty clerk or
employee. One of the most common and
successful devices is that of the test let
ter, trap in which many light-fnger-
ed employees have been taken. For in
stance, in the New York post Office as
soon as complaint is made, Chief In
spector Ashe details one or two of his
inspectors to investigate the case. After
weeks. sometimes MONTHS of surveil-
lance. the question of guilt is narrowed
down TO two or three men upon whom
the decoy letter or package is then tried.
This test letter is cunningly. prepared so
as to awaken temptation, its contents be-
ing chosen so as to be similar in char
acter to the articles or objects that have
been stolen. For instance, if the COM
plants have been in regard to small
pieces of jewelry such as are often sent
through the mail, the test letter will con-
tain a scarf pin or a pair of sleeve but
tons enclosed in such a way that they
can be plainly felt by anyone handling
the letter. And if money has been stolen,
then the letter is prepared with bank
notes wrapped in thin paper SO that they
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help the patriot cause to some extent.
He would have dearly liked to sit be-
low, listening to the thrilling adven-
lures Of Julio, but duty was above all
and duty kept him, with field glass
and old Manuel. the negro, on guard In
the lookout room.
Sometimes old negro's eyes are quick
er than the best field glass. Jose was
sweeping the southern horizon. when
a cry from Manuel caused him to turn
westward. Through the waving forest
of palms he could dimly discover NOV
ing figures. Who could they be
friends or foes? In either. case Julio
must be alarmed. and Manuel was
despatched down stairs upon this err
rand The elder brother soon stood in
the lookout examining the approaching
body of men. For a few moments he
did not speak. and then an exclama-
ton of rage escaped his lips:
The Spaniards!" he cried. ''They
are upon me-a whole regiment at
least. / must fly"
Heroic Sonora d'Arroyo threw her
arms about her sons neck. embraced
him once. and then, hastily placing his
sombrero upon his head, bade him be
gone. But just as Julio reached the
rear veranda a servant, covered with
dust. rushed through the palms.
"Senor Julio!" he exclaimed, you
are lost The spies have found you
out, and the plantation is surrounded.
To attempt to escape by flight is to go
to certain DEATH"
Quickly Julio d'Arroyo questioned the
man and found that his news was all
too true. He had been caught like a
rat in a trap, and, foot by foot, the
ring of avenging Spaniards was clos
ing around him.
Julio d'Arroyos paused for a moment
to consider. His mother, still in the
lookout room, had not heard the scout
intelligence. Only Jose, his little
brother who stood beside him, shared
the knowledge of disaster. 1t took but
brief space for him to make up his
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heard the quick 'sthud-thud" of the
black steed's hoofs on the sun-baked
turf.
What was the daring project which
had. occurred TO Jose? Simply this: He
hoped, by personalting his brother to
attract the SDaniards in pursuit of
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the old sugar storehouse near the
gates?''
Jose nodded.
Very we'll I will shut myself in
there, and trust to heaven. When they
come 20 take me l shall meet them
with revolver and nachete. In the
doorway l can hold them at bay for
good hour or more. 1t will be brave
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mind. Then he turned to Jose. and, in
a clear, manly voice, babe him farewell.
There is no possible escape" he
said; ''but they shall not capture me
alive. Il will sell my life dearly, as
our father did before US. You know
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The Use OK the Decoy Letter-Re-
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DIaiI-Box Thieves Operated All
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All muir ldler, General v, the
Spanish district commander, was sit
ting before his tent, when there ap-
preached body of troops in charge of
a prisoner.
"Ha." said the general, 1.-The men
sent out to capture that desperate
rebel. d Arroyo Have they caught
him.
They have a prisoner on stretch
err" replied one of the aides-de-camp.
Dead, L suppose" said the general
L did not expect he would be taken
alive. He was always a daredevil,
ohat d'Arroyo. l remember him when
he was boy at the military school,"
But the prisoner was not dead; aDd
when he had been carefully fettered IN
the guard-house the captors furnished
their commander with a gorgeously col
ored account of the days eventS-the
officer who had knocked poor Jose down
with revolver putting in his claim
for the reward.
! Towards evening, however, a spy-
/ the same who had first betrayed Julio
d'Arroyo's presence to the Spaniards-
craved an audience with the general.
Your excellency,' he cried, they
have not taken Don Julio d'Arroyo at
ter all. The prisoner is a mere boy
Nonsense, said the general,
! sd Arroyo is quite young" Nevertbe-
less he went later on to investigate the
matter, and found the prisoner lying
on a wretched pallet, his wound clurrs-
lily bandaged, and a cruel cash over mis-
brow.
You are Julio d'Arroyo. the repel?'
! he said.
Il am not" responded the prisoner.
Then who are your
His younger brother Jose" There
were hard words in the Spanish camg
when the truth became known. as it
soon did when Sonora d'Arroyo came
over from her plantation to identify
and claim Jose. A hurried council in
the generals tent developed the decis-
ion that the boy could not be held a
prisoner. No arms were upon him
when captured, and running mad races
with the. Spanish troops-while disre-
spectful-is not a. crime. Accordingly
the general (who, being a shrewd man
quite understood how the land lay) re-
leased Jose, with the cynical opinion
that Spain would catch him in good
earnest some day when he was grown
up.
AS Jose was carried tenderly back to
the plantation the sonora bent over
him to whisper: Julio has escaped
The outposts pursued you in hopes of
the reward, and he got clear off by
the boat at Andres
viva Cuba librer' exclaimed Jose
and then, utterly worn out, he sank
to sleep in the loving arms of his
mother
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great pain tingled the nerves in Jose's
shoulder He stumbled, recovered him
self and sped on-the Spaniards in hot
pursuit 1t could not be a serious
wound, he thought. since he still could
run-and at running few Spanish in
fantrymen could beat the f1eetest foot
for many a league. There was a tenn
pcrary lull in the sound of hoofs be-
hind. They had found his horse and
were consulting, no doubt. Soon again
he heard them, crashing through the
underground.
It's the horse, sure enough Re
member the reward. To the right, To
the rightl
Jose, good runner as he was. felt
himself gasping for breath. He could
not hold out much longer, but an eff
fort yet remained to be made for Julio
safety. Straining every nerve he
dashed onward. now through the I'M
dergrowth, now across a cultivated
field, now down a roadway, whera the
shots ratified like caStinets in the the
atre at Havana. At last, spent and
with mist before his eyes, he ran al
most into the arms of a man in the
Spanish officers Uniform He tried to
grapple with the enemy, but was
promptly knocked senseless with the
butt end of a revolver.