Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-03-05

Ny name is Adrian Fisher" was
the reply. This aStonished the detective,
but it pleased him, too, for it seemed to
confirm the suspicion that this man was
an accomplice He decided quickly &c
say no more to him at that time, and
hastened toward Miss Remsen to observe
her behavior If she knew anything in
advance, she certainly was acting ad-
mirably, for she had grown excited, and
was talking vehemently TO those about
her, declaring against the disgraceful
management-so she termed it-which
- enabled q thief TO enter the rooms.
MA-- = Barnes was thinking what
TO do he s.., ~ Van Rawlston ap-
preaching him, l- '"d by Mr..
Thauret, who was now il Cyt4-.-e .'-7ss.
Mr. Barnes, how was this thing
done? Why did you not prevent it,"
Il tried to do so, but could not. You
must understand, Mr. Van Rawlston,
that 1 am not omniscient. l suspected
that this robbery would occur, but could
not know how it would be accomplish
ed. Nevertheless saw the act "
Then why did you not seize the
thief?'
Il attempted to do so, and was
thrown down from behind by his accom-
plce"
Can you identify the person by his
dress?"
"That is unfortunately impossible.
All that / know is that he was one Of
the Forty Thieves and evidently played
his part well"
"This is Mr.. Barnes?' said Mr. Thau-
ret inquiringly, continuing at once ::
"Yes, of course it is. We have met
twice, thiuk. You say your thief was
dressed as one of the Forty Thieves.
That interests me, for l wore one of
those dresses. Why not ask all who did
to allow themselves to be searched?"
Il will not hear of such an indignity
TO my guests" at once CALCULATED Mr..
Van Rawlston. "Search people in my
own house! No, sir. l will willingly
pay for the lost gem rather than do so. -
'You are quite right, said the de-
tective, keenly eying Mr.. Thauret. Il
am sure that 1t would be useless. "
CAS- you please" said Mr. Thauret,
and with satirical smile he bowed and
joined the group around Miss Remsen.
Mr.. Barnes told Mr.. Van Rawlston
that it would bo useless for him to re-
main longer and that he would depart.
He did not do so, however, until he had
assured himself that Mr.. Mitchell was
not in the house. He went to the door
and found that the boy who had been
told to guard it had been absent looking
at tho tableaus when the confusion oc-
Cured so that be did not know whether
any one had left the house or not. He
therefore departed in disgust.
"That fellow Mitchell" thought he
as he walked rapidly down the avenue
that fellow is an artist To think Of
the audacity of waiting till the very
moment when his wager would be lost,
and then committing the robbery in
such manner that 100 people will be
able to testify that it occurred within
the limited period. Meanwhile there is
an excellent alibi for him. Sick in a
hotel in Philadelphia! BAH Isn't there
one man that l can depend upon?"
At Forty second street he took the
elevated road, and in 90 minutes he
was at his Office. Here he found the spy
who had followed Mr.. Mitchell to Phil
adelphia.
WELL said he angrily, what are
you doing here?"
II am sure that Mitchell has returned
to New York 1 came ON hoping to catch
up with him, and at least to warn you. !"
"Your warning comes too late. The
mischief is done. Didn't you have
brains enough to telegraph"
81 did Just before 1 started" " The
dispatch was on Mr.. Barnes desk I'M
opened. 1t had arrived after he had
started for the festival
"Well, well, 4" said the detective tes-
tily, "I suppose you have done your
best That fellow has the devils luck.
What made you think that he had come
to New York? Wasn't he sick?"
81 thought that might be game or
an alibi. To find out registered, ask
ing for a room near my friend, Mr.
Mitchell. They gave me the one next to
his. picked the lock of the door be-
tween the rooms and peeped in. Seeing
no one, l went in. The place was emp
ty, The bird had skipped. "
''TaAe the next train back to Phila-
delphia and do the best you can to find
out when Mitchell reaches there. He has
gone back sure and will be sick III bed
in the morning, or my name is not
Barnes. Bring me proof of his trip to
and from New York and l will give
you $50. Skip"