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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-30

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-30
Grand Jury Considers Dowie Case.

Anderson. Ind. May %.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22
HOLIDAY SHOPLIFTERS.
HOW SUSPECTS ARE TRACKED
AND APPREHENDED.

Big Department Stores Always
Maintain n Detective stan. but
During the Holiday Rush of shop
pers Many Special Detectives Are
EmplOyed-Why Women omcttis
Are Necessary - Greatest Care
Must Prevail, a False Arrest Costs
the Firm Hen SiIy-In the Dee
tive's ofiSS During an Examinn-
ton OF a Suspect.
Copyright 1901. by Winthrop Allen.
New York, Dec. 20.-The crush OF
holiday buyers makes shop-lifting
comparatively easy, and the desire to
participate in the universal custom OF
gift-making lends fresh impetus to
Mght-nngered practices. The most
promising fields for these operations
are the counters devoted to small
fancy articles, such as leather goods,
1ewelry, handkerchiefs, gloves, per-
fune and neckwear. The detective
force in a metropolitan store is dou-
bled or even trebled at this time. For
instance, a firm that ordinarily car
riesa staff of eleven detectives now
has thirty on the pay roll, and
each one is on duty from a. m. to
d. m. with an hour for luncheon. Four
of these are women.
Female detectives, like the men with
whom they work, are born, not train
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22

ana now 1t was papa's turn to grow
red and uneasy.
he pulled savageiy at his r1ustache
LOT rev moments. Then he said
Anna, my child, 1 was too hasty.
numoiy beg your pardon" and to the
astonlshment Of the naughty Foster,
VINO suddenly appeared, he proceeded
Slowly and awkwardly to gather up
the 1rult and replace 1t in the bag.
Anna wiped her eyes while her two
tender-hearted champions nestled close
10 her, still glazing angrily at their
father.
Can Hi be of h'any sarvice, sir?"
inquired Foster from the drawing room
doorway.
No, you can't-get out!" said papa.
And with his chin in the air Foster dill
get out.
II guess I've got to hurry home
to JIM" murmured Anna. Hell be
just home from school,"
who's Jim" asked Papa kindly.
He's my little brother-he-we live
tosether-he's no one but inches only
10, but" she added with a touch Of
pride, hes going to have a good edu-
cation and when he grows up he's go
ing to be lawyer. + promised moth
er I'd see he got an educat.on!
And what about your" asked Papa.
Me?" the girl looked surprised.
why l can sew till my eyes get too
pad an then l guess Jim will take
care of me-"
Him." said Papa. and there was a
short pause.
Anna, do you know you are a very
noble little woman?"
20! No. sir! L"
Yes you are" retorted Papa, "and
oon't you contradict me. Now
wouldn't it be a great relief If yeu
We're sure your brother were going to
get that education and that you would
nave good home and ,be well taken
care OF until Jim can take care Of
your"
Please, SIR" said Anna, piteousiy,
L think about 1t at nights sometimes
put l hadn't oughter expect anything
like that"
Now, Anna, see here!" cried Papa
Marjorie, Billy Boy and / are going
to see that Jim is sent to fine school
"a boarding school. / mean-and you
are going to live here. There will be
sewing to do. but not enough to hurt
your eyes. Your principal duties will
be to tell stories to these young rascals
of mine"
II know what I'm going to give Anna
for Christmasi" announced Billy Boy.
suddenly I'm going to give her a
drops it,"
Anna laughed happily through her
tears.
That Will be fine, Billy Boyl" she
cried. But shall always love this
old bag OF mine that couldn't keep
secret"
DO you want TO know what Marjorie
and Billy Boy and their father did that
night after supper? They drove IN
their own roomy carriage. instead OF
hanson, straight TO the tumble-down
old house where Anna lived with her
brother and they brought them back
nome with them for over Christmas
and II was way past bedtime when
Marjorie Billy Boy and Papa had nm
i9hed nlllng the stockings Of Jim and
the Little Gray Mousei
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22

falsely accused promptly sued her ac-
cuser. and the latter's husband was
only too glad to compromise the mat
ter and avoid notoriety. The firm
thanked their stars and-their detec-
tive, the latter in a substantial man.
ner.
In a store where three female de-
tectives are employed, each represents
a distinct type in bearing and dress.
One is a typical Fifth avenue figure,
always correctly gowned in the latest
tailor modes. The second is a per-
feet caricature of the gay soubrette,
all rouge, powder and bizarre frocks.
The third looks for all the world as
if she were taking her Thursday aft
ernoon out. Yet each in her way is
an effective worker. At another shop,
an East Side girl who has pushed her
way up from a position as cash girl
and who has the keen, shrewd fea
lures of a Ghetto denizen, works hand
and glove with the daughter of a sue
cessful merchant: who wears evening
froclks when her days work is done.
Both young women have the true de-
tective instinct and are enthusiastic
over their work.
When a suspect is spotted by either
clerk or detective, at least two detec-
tives are placed on the trail. Their
vigilance does not relax for one in
slant until they are either convinced
that the woman is innocent or they
see her steal. If man were to do the
shadowing at some counters, his con-
duct would attract attention. This
is where the female detective is need
ed. She worms her way close to the
suspect, lingering articles and fire.
quently making purchases. Her work
ends at the door of the store. Here
the male detective steps In, shadowing
the culprit until a favorable opportu-
nifty arises for addressing her. No one
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22

haps references. The chief sends mes
senger to verify the former. Then for
half an hour, an hour or even two,
the woman sits there under the keen
scrutiny of the head of the detective
bureau, and by the time the messenger
returns, she is ready to make clean
breast of the whole business and re-
stores the stolen articles which ap-
pear as If by magic from the blouse of
her jacket. her puffed sleeves and her
ghttering chatelaine.
Then comes the final disposition of
her case. If she is a professional shop
litter, short shrift is made of the mat
ter. The chief has a mental rogue's
gallery of his own and such cases are
prosecuted without hesitancy. But,
where it is clearly first offense, the
articles are restored, the address of
the culprit is taken and with a severe
reprimand she is advised not to enter
the store again.
Many thefts are due to actual power
ty and may rouse the sympathy of
even hardened detectives. In the case
of wealthy men and women the act is
inexcusable and inexplicable and Of
times is traced directly to the use of
such drugs as morphine or opium. A
peculiar instance of this sort was the
recent appearance of an old neighbor
before the chief detective of a fash
ionable store. The accused is purchas-
ing agent for a wholesale concern and
commands large salary. He plead his
personal acquaintance with the chief
and his references with the firm
which had employed him for eighteen
years, but eventually he confessed and
turned over number of trinkets, not
one of which was valued at more than
$3.50
Many a female shop-lifter is lured to
doom by vanity and the wles of a
overlooking detective. One of the New
York department stores has a dashing
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22

blonde on their staff who is likewise
an arrant flirt. When a shop-l litter dis
covers this man watching her closely
she at first suspects his object, but her
suspicious are disarmed by his fetch
ing wink and smile. She sees another
motive in his attentions.
If she is expert at both flirting and
offering, she will combine the two
skilfully during the next half hour, lit
tie dreaming that a female shadow"
is at her very elbow. The handsome
blonde finally follows her out to the
street. She is aware of the fact. She
knows when he approaches, oh. yes.
but not why he is there BY and by he
speaks to her. She notes the graceful
raising of his hat, the modish gloves
and the smiles. But what follows is
not an invitation to join him over a
table at some nearby cafe but to take
walk to the detective bureau OF
Messrs. White & Green. Usually the
very suddenness of the denouement its
utter incongruity, throws the woman
off her guard, and she is only too glao
to proceed quietly with the whilom adj
mirer to restore the stolen goods.
The inclination to pilfer during the
holiday season is no respector of age,
sex or social standing. The culprits
may be 10 years of age or 80, and an
equal number of men and women fall
AAOlA e ave- ne woman VINO rides TO
tne store in her own hanson and the
man with his coat collar turned up
about his throat find their way to the
presence OF the chief detective in about
the same proportion. In New York CITY
the greatest number of approximations
occur among the Irish and the Jews.
During the month of December the
number of arrests will average ten a
day in a single store
The terms apprehension and arresr
are used in a restricted sense. Very
few cases are prosecuted. The practice
OF hauling culprits before the head
OF the detective bureau is a matter OF
prevention rather than OF cure. A shop
that 1t is well policed is spotted by pro
fessionals, who leave it severely out of
their route. The amateur thief
caught in the stores drag-net rarely
tries IL again. The firm RECEIVERS its
property and is protected from further
loss az the same hands, even though
the thief be turned loose.
-Winthrop Allan
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22

is accused in the store. He quietly
ranges himself alongside with the re-
mark
Madam, I believe you have a pack
age in your muff which you forgot to
pay for at Jones, Brown & Co."
Instantly the woman is on the de-
fenSive.
How dare you address me, sir.
shall appeal to the police"
The detective is suave, diplomatic. He
has made the accusation and he must
now prove it or lose his position. She
will not object to accompanying him
to the store? She does not wish a scene
on the street? OF course not! He is
half apologetic, altogether courteous as
they retrace their steps, and by the
time they reach the store, the woman
is running a magnificent bluff, and ac-
cording to her story will own half the
establishment when the damage suit
is settled The detective is deprecating
until the door Of the searching
room closes behind them. Then his
manner undergoes sudden change.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22

close to the holidays, 1t was an unus-
ually bountiful spread, with fruit and
cakes galore-quite the most beautiful
repast that Anna had ever seen.
The children-one on either side of
her-heaped her plate with goodies, for
she was a prime favorite. And such
interesting tales as she would tell
them as her needle few in and out
stories of the wild days at the life
saving station on the bleak Massa-
chusetts coast, where her father had
been captain for SO many years.
But on this occasion, somehow, her
appetite seemed to fail her, and a
small pile OF apples, oranges, cakes and
candies We're left by her plate as she
arose and helped nurse to clear away
the luncheon.
Anna, you're a fraud" cried Mar
Jorie, in disgust.
Anna's pale face took on a pink tinge
as she murmured something about not
being very hungry, and hurried out
with her still full plate to the end OF
the hall, where the dumb-waiter SHAFT
ran down to the pantry.
At that moment the big front door
banged to and big hearty voice call
ed out cheerily, "Hello-Hello, l sayl
Where are my young chickens!"
20! Papa" screamed Billy Boy and
he and his young sister went flying
down the stairs and hurled themselves
recklessly into a big wlskered man.
who gathered them up in his stronA
arms as though they had been weight
less as paper dolls.
Where are we going to-day, Papa
dear2" asked Marjorie He always took
them out Saturday afternoons.
we must do our Christmas shop
ping. 10 be surel" cried Papa. And
when we have had our supper Wen
pile into a hanson cab and ride all
about town and see the other people
do their shopping. Ali Here comes the
Little Grey Mouse" he added IN a
stage whisper as Anna appeared at
the head OF the stairs with her hat
on and w her hands her shabby Little
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22

Marjorie and Billy Boy lived in a
grand mansion on Fifth avenue, New
York-too grand, they thought some
times.
When they would return from a
drive with grandma in the big old
fashioned barouche, with its fat old
coac man and its smart young foot
man and its pair of sleepy horses, n
small crowd always collected at the
curb to see the trio disembark. First,
Sonmers, the footman, would run up
the broad steps and ring the bell; then
he would run down again and open
the carriage door, Marjorie and Billy
Boy would scamper up ahead of sranG-
ma, who, leaning on Sommers' arm,
would follow slowly in their wake.
Then the smooth-shaven face Of
Foster. the butler. would appear be-
hind the opening front door. and per-
hups Mrs. Granting, who was grand
mas own maid, would be standing IN
the han ready to relieve the old lady
OF her furs and wraps.
Now grandma seemed to enjoy oil
the pomr and ceremony of these daily
drives. but the two children much pre-
ferred the Saturday afternoon walk
with papa, or the hour at noon they
often spent with Anna, small, qu,et,
li..lc thing who came IN to sew bat
tons or Marjorle's frocks and dara
the stockings where Billy Boys tees
wriggled through.
One Saturday just a couple OF days
before Christmas, the children were
having lunch in the sunny sewing
room with nurse and Anna, because
mamma and grandma we're entertaiu-
las some grown folks at lune, con.
To tell the truth, the two young ras-
Gals much preferred this arrangement,
for they could do az they pleased, with
out danger OF a ecoldlng n a spoon
were dropped or somebody spilled cram
berry sauce on the tablecloth- Being
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22

bag (Which might have been seen TO
bulge suspiciously.)
The children laughed gleefully: this
was one of the many little Jokes they
shared with their papa. Anna always
wore the same plain gray dress and
she was such timid, quiet soul, Gid
ing noiselessly in and out of the house.
Grey Mouse
Anna was half way down the long.
broad steps when her heel seemed to
eaten In step and fling her forward:
she clutched at the rail, dropping her
bag in the effort
ana then how the young ones laugh
ed! Out of the bag flew apples ana
oranges and cakes and candies. Bumn-
Ivy bump, bumpity, bump; they rolled
down the steps like naughty imps re-
leased from prison and running sway.
Papa didn't laugh; he booked very
grave ana that merry twinkle the chill
dren knew so well died eut OF his ewes
as he gazed inquiringly. at the lIftle
woman of II who still&stood on the
stairs holding tightly to the rail. Her
cheeks flushed painfully and her lips
d, Well, Anna" said papa IN a voice
that was quiet, but. o, so cold. DO we
not Feed you well enough that you must
help yourself In this fashion? There is
altosether too much of this petty til
IeIlhs among the servants. And l am
to IT," ~ 49,
FOR an instant the girl drew herself
up, theh with a little moan she sank
down In heap.
-, how ehuell" cried Marjorie. with
olazing eyes. This all belongs to her
1t was her lunch-she said she wasn't
hungry-an' / know why she wasn't
lhuhsry-she was saving II for her little
mas." u.s.
49,, Papa" yelled Billy Boy ferceIy.
you're sneak. I've a good mind 10
Kick you on TIM Shial'
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22

It is his turn now. The proceeding is
something like this:
Sternly-"Those articles in your bag
Madam. Lay them on the tablet"
Defiantly-"I bought them"
Exactly! And what did you pay for
this bottle of perfume?"
"Forty-five cents
Yes? And that silver comb?"
"A dollarl"
THAT miniature frame?"
'Two-flfty."
Then he turns on her. THE next time
you steal, watch the prices. That per-
fsme sells at a dollar the silver comb
at 1925. The frame Is sterling and
costs S." To the assistant Miss
Brown. search her"
There Is instant and vigorous pro-
testation on the part OF the subject.
You will have an opportunity 10 ex-
plain all this 10 the police justice to-
morrow Your case will probably be
called then" He takes a few steps to-
ward the telephone. The telephone
means the patrol wagon. The suspect
wsakeas and Offers her address. per-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22

Mrs. Roosevelt ,ordered, while In
New York shopping recently, the neces-
sary napery for the White House for
the coming year. from the handiwork
Of Porto Rican women. These will in
clude table scarfs, covers doylies and
bed linen.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22

SHetCNed SyoNNNs -
GAN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-25
HOUSTON TEXAS, TUESDAY, JUNE 2s. tsol
Y PAGES TODAY.
THE USE OF SOLDIERS IN PRESERVING ORDER

communication appeared in yesterdays Post rath.
err protesting against and expressing alarm at the
poyment Of Che military 10 the protection of prisoners
charged with crime, in the protecuon of the
munity against its mob violence.
We also told that public feeling in Trinity
ty is against Sheriff Chandler and Governor Sayers for
their action in keeping the negro Spencer out of the
clutches of the indignant citizens.
The indignation OF the people of that county be
easily understood and appreciated under the circum-
stances. The Southern blood boils when brutes at
tempt outrages and it is next to impossible for calm
consels to prevail in the handling of those accused Of
such crimes 1t is easy also understand the grow
ing alarm at the of the military in all of the
country to put down popular upr!sings to check
strikers in the frequent labor disputes.
But the people themselves to blame for this
state of affairs
There must be law and order. The regular and
peaceful order Of things is Of moment than any
one mans wrongs.
There viii be no excuse or chance for calling out
the militia II the people do their duty II the courts
compelled by popular opinion to promptly convict
notorious criminals rather than turn them loose or
nadequatey punish them the public will not itself feel
the need Of violating the law by becoming Judge and
executiouer IT, too in the labor troubles no violence
is attempted there win be no cali upon bayonets
The fact that ''he best men in the community" are
found often in the mob is sort Of excuse for lynch
the alarming extent to which the regular channels
the law have fallen into disrespect
If therefore the of the military becoming dan.
by its frequency there is only greater reason
why the people should themselves get back to first
principles and better conditions in allowing the law to
take its The corrective is not in abuse of the
militia hut in dscplining the courts and Iuries that
have been turning many criminals loose again upon
society The way to reform is not by contempt OF but
respect for the law, The weapon is always in the
hands Of the people in the shape OF the ballot If tbs
public memory short there would be scores
of officials who never would enjoy second term
The question at issue in any of these cases is mo-
the mere life security Of the criminal All are ready
to admit that sympathy is to be wasted on him. i
Is the broader and underlying principle of the main
enance OF good order and the regular administration
Of Justice that is in issue There is no use IN going
The burden of courts and law officers II they are to BE-
ignored at the pleasure Of any community b.
sudden passion.
And If the people do not uphold the regular machn
cry they not complain II the strong arm of tn,
military is invoked to preserve order.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-25
Effects of Recent Oil Discoveries on the Refinlnu
Industry.
Review Of Reviews.

Review Of Reviews.
question which the general public is as 10
the ultimate effect Of this activity in oil prospecting
upon the fortunes OF the oil refining industry In consider
ing this we must remember the amount of enter
prise which has been necessary bring about the
condition OF refining in the United States The problem Of
producing barrel of oil, under known conditions in
pennsylvania and West Virginia with profit al from "a
cents to IS cents barrel and with great PROFIT when the
price exceeds this of storing this off no matter bo
irregular the daily supply from the wells of trsnsporpo II
over all kinds of country to the seahord refining IL and de-
ering 1t TO the retail grocery there at retail AZ
less than 20 cents gallon and for less than 10 cents when
sold by the barel this indeed problem which would
not have been solved before all oil had been waste had
not been for an accidental combination OF unusual hs
ness talent IN The early days OF oil sensations The
rious steps which have resulted the present control Of the
oil refining interests OF the world fairly familiar to the
public In considering how these refining interests NAV b
crude petroleum in Texas remember that the .c,
sudden additions OF crude petroleum which have hen f
nshed by the discoveries in West Virginia have h e.
greater in magnitude than all OF these speculative sd ~
other parts OF the United States The result has be %
out effect upon the oil industry. The price of crude
leum has iuotuated simply in accordance Wit the acc,
ton or exhaustion OF stocks Until the new aco;s;,;
crude petroleum present formidable aspect in re,d .
stocks of OIL for which the refining proheu hs
solved the price of other crude petroleums and Of 49,
hned product will not vary will Their prospects, roil
~ AFFECT any other phase of the refining industry Tn -
important effect OF these discoveries will undorb.
De to divert the attention Of those who control the e
interests OF the world from the old world and lie ,I;
heds IN Roumatia, Gaica and elsewhere again 10 o .
country. - our own
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-25
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.


Coin Harvey who has become citizen of Benton
ty Arkansas is going make the for congressman in
the Third Arkansas district
Senator Clark OF Montana has decided spend of
each year in Paris and has offered large for the house
Of Count Potok in the Avenue de FriedIand which is
the beautiful in Paris only second the Palas Cas-
tile, occupied by x-Queen Isabella OF Spain
Senator Hoar Of Massachusetts who years ago
bought Redemption Rock in Princeton, Mass where Mrs.
Rawnson ransomed from the Indians by John Hoar,
the first Of the in this country in 1876 has presented
the property John Hoar Of the late Sherman Hoar
Concord
Mr. George Croal of Edinburgh is probably the only
OF the large assembly which in Sa7 the Edinburgh
Theaer Royal dinner heard Sir Walter Scott acknowledge
his authorship of the Waverley novels Mr. Croal who is
in his ninety year still walks about Edinburgh and his
recolleotious vivid
Rudyard Kiping does to be worried by letters
when he away from home New Zealand resident
for explanation Of the reference the five free Ma
tons in his poem the inauguration Of the Australian
commonwealth His London secretary replied "M Kpling
present abroad and desired forward letters
him able to inform you however that the FIVE
Nations England Australia New Zealand Canada and
the Cape