The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-29

tion which he had practiced upon them
would do no good. He resolved to ap-
pear in his true character. in order that
he might say a few words at parting
which would help these misguided men
toward better life.
And so. with little preface, he broke
the truth to Harris, Gleason and Pin
ney, as soon as the boat had started
for her pier. The surprise of the three
men could be imagined. They listened
to his story and to his eXhortation in a
sort of trance which seemed to him to
be very respectful and encouraging.
"Mr. Newcombe." said Gleason at
last, Il believe that your words have
fallen on good ground, and have saved
myself and my companions from the
preparation of crime. AS n matter
of fact, Mr.. Newcombe. We have stolen
that safe"
'Impossoble!" cried the criminolo-
gist.
yet true" said Gleason. and he dis
played to Newcombe's wondering eyes
the safe that had come out of the bag
gage car. and had been set into the
boats cabin.
And now," Gleason continued, ''let
me prove that our repentance is sim
cere. Although we might easily over
power you and continue in our wicked
way, we prefer to take your advice, and
undo what we have done. Mr. New
combe, will you help us? Will restore
this safe to it's rightful owners? And
will you plead for us with them?"
II WILL" cried Newcombe. promptly.
No sooner had the boat reached her
pier than Newcombe rushed off for a
dray in which the safe could be car
ried back to the place of the wreck.
The safe was put on the dray, and New
combe took the reins.
1t was agreed that the three crooks
should wait for Newcmobe's return,
with such answer as the railroad men
might make to the prayer for forgive
ness.
Great was the sensation when New
combe appeared with the dray and the
safe at the scene of the wreck. The
divers had just announced that the safe
was not on the river bottom, and suspi-
cion had begun to dawn upon the blue
coated officials of the line. They
pounced upon Newcombe. who, smiling
agreeably, sat upon the drivers seat of
the dray.
II return to you your treasure quite
unharmed," he said. Il desire no thanks,
but only mercy
'The man is craZy!" exclaimed one
of the officers. This is not the right
safe. Why, it hasn't been wet. And,
besides, where is the letter Az"
Nevertheless, this is the safe" said
Newcombe with so much calmness that
he impressed all his hearers. "Open it
and be convinced. But first tell me
what was in the other safe"
Nothing but the package of money"
said one of the men. "All the papers
and books were in another car"
AS he spoke he worked the combina-
tion of the lock, and, being an expert in
that matter, he soon succeeded in OPEN
ing the safe. Throwing back the doors,
he plunged in his hand and drew forth
a sealed package. He broke the safe
and drew forth eighty-one thousand dol
lar bills!
ITS all right" he said. "This must
be the safe. But how you got it, and
how it escaped going overheard, is more
than know. You will have to explain
that to the police"
willingly" said Newcombe, and he
submitted to arrest.
At that moment Harris, Gleason and
Pinney stood with staring eyes before
an empty safe that stood open in the
cabin of the divers boat. .
Were dished!" said Gleason. But
how? How?"
woodbury. has done it," responded
Pinney, Reformed don't think, Why