The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-11-22
A Man Of Experience

ocean, to be on the tenth door Of a
Babel and cut or by iire, to be fleeing
from the waters OF bursted reser-
soir
One day he left bis rooms, grip in
hand. and next day turned up In a city
BOO miles away, on the night OF his
arrival be took q walk among the resi-
dental streets and finally selected a
house to operate on. He wanted the
sensation Of burglary
On a well lighted street, YigiIantly
patroilsd by the police and with part
OF the family stiIl up, he climbed up
the column Of porch and entered a
window. In so doing he scratched his
hand on a nail and left blood stains
here and there. He packed up consid-
cradle spoil and could have safely TAX
en- Il away. lie did not choose to.
however. He entered. another cham
Der and deliberately awOke young
man who was sleeping. An outcry
was raised. and during the midst OF II
be made his exit. Three blocks away
be stopped to chin with a policeman.
Next morning Black had disappeared
from his hotel Tie told one OF the
porters before going that he feared ar
rest. He left broad trail, but II was
three days before the detectives struck
II. He led them a chase Of 600 miles.
They had his description, aud yet he
doubled back on his trail and rode
with them part OF the time. He
was experimenting a. 10 the acumen
Of the average detective. They finally
gave up the chase. and he returned to
tho city where II had begun. The clerk
looked bit astonlshed. but said moth
ing The porter wlnked at him, but
did not give him away.
To get himself arrested he had to
write an anonymous letter to the po-
lice and 70 the owner OF the house be
had invaded. He wanted the sensa'
ton Of an arrest and trial.
The young man who had been aroua-
cd swoFe to Blacks identity, az did
! also the policeman with whom be had
cOnversed. The hotel porter also came
forward, as did others. He had given
me name of Williams. The police fall
"a 10 trace him back. Not one single
thing could they hnd out about his
past }a ftf
Williams sent for a leading lawyer
10 take his casa. He had little ax-
pertinent to work there; He told the
lawyer that he was guilty and deserved
all punishment that woiild be melted
out TO him. but the lawyer did not
hesitate a moment about taking the
case and preparing for strong do
Tense to set the burglar at liberty ON
society again
When the trial came on II was VIII
liams who experimental with the wit
nesses for tic prosecution. Staring
them boldly In the face he defled them
to swear that he was the man. They
knew be was. aud yet they wavered
and hesltated and made points IN his
favor. Even the detectives who had
played cards with him ON the train
while thinking they were pursuing him
were not strong In their recognition.
The fact that williams would not
Identify himself was against him. The
fact that be had returned TO the same
city and the same hotel was In his IA
vor, His lawyer was feeling certain
that the jury would at least disagree
when Williams spoiled his case by
making certain admissions. He had
made up his mind TO experiment lit
tle with state prisons. He was called
q fool by his lawyer. but he persisted,
was found guilty and sentenced to two
years In prison.
/ lie had $3.50 IN cash and a credit OF
| 5000 ia bank after he had settled with
bis lawyer, That did not represent his
fort by any means. but be consider
ed Il ample for the experiments he had
In view. lie had gold watch IN tho
hands Of the police A detective asked
the privilege OF wearing II for the next
/ two years. He asked In such a way
that Williams granted the request with
/ out demur.
At the prison they took his money
away, but II was ON call. Some OF Il
was called for at apee. lie wanted
/ extra fare. aud IL was SO ARRANGED that
/ be got II. He wanted a better cell
than had been assigned him. aud he
/ found Il an easy thing 60 DO lie did
not want to 70 to work until he had
looked around biz. and there was no
trouble about that
Williams found that there was caste
IN state prison as wen as out Of Il. but
It was cash instead Of blood aud birth
that made caste.
/ The other rich man in the west wing
/ % tho prison and having cell next to
Williams was \ notorious confidence
man, He had been sentenced for ave
/ years. but he did not mean 70 serve
even one, After he and Williams had
become friends and were running
things 90 suit themselves the CON
/ man remarked one day:
When you are ready 10 leave here
Just say the word and wen gO.s
"But how eau we goT' was asked.
"Ruy cur way out"
Williams rested and experimental
Cor threw months He learned a great
Zeal about human nature on the inside.
He dlsfsnFarysd that tstnfAeV had t,aara