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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-19

Humpty Dumpty Circus will be
one of the films to be shown at the
fit at the Opera House tonight
This film has been shown by opposi-
ton here, but there is no comparison
in the way it is put on at the Opera
House. See it and judge for your
self. ***
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-19

Mr.. w. ]. Hill came up from Cobt
yesterday to look after matters OF
business in the city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
NDOCQ RCHZD zHEET I'D AND ,zEcAzzZD

vising a plan of campaign. When day
light arrived it was completely blocked
out in his mind-not a detail was over
looked
The first step was to discard his
own personality and take up that of
another. 1t would have to be thief.
The honor of being impersonated fell
to one German. alias the Captain"
He was fugitive galley slave Vidocq
had known him in the days-well in
the days before he became a detective.
German had dark brown hair, that of
Vidocq was light; he was thin, Vidoco
was stout; his complexion was sallow,
that of Vidocq was clear. But the re-
sourceful detective overcame all of
these obstacles. Days were employed
in perfecting the likeness. First he
attained seven days growth of
beard Then he dyed his hair and
beard black. By the generous use of
white walnut liquor he attained most
unhealthy complexion. The original
was snuff fiend. Vidocq garnished
his upper lip with a mixture of coffee
- ONAANo ohN sum al dOlC. ne IuduS
blisters on his feet by rubbing in a
composition with which he was ia
miliar. He made the marks of the
letters on his ankles, and dressing
himself in suitable garb was ready
for his enterprise.
After that he became a regular fire.
quenter of the thieves dens of Paris.
Among so many little thieves there
was one big thief. His name was Con-
stantine, former fencing master, who.
having run the gamut of dissipation.
had now reached the closing stages of
crime in his ill-spent life. His COM
panions looked upon him as a man of
enterprise-bold in execution and on
all occasions possessing the most un-
-blushing effrontery. The attention of
the police had been directed to him
more than once, but they had never
been able to secure the least scintilla
OF evidence against the man.
VidocQ. knowing this, moved can
tiously. He knew that a mister might
mean his own life, for he was in the
midst of desperate characters who
thought nothing of murder. He mt
on sad face. bemoaned his own fate
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12

and bewailed the fact that he had no
means of recouping his fallen for
tunes. He became friendly with one
OF the intimates of Constantine, and
that worthy, being piled with liquor,
gave the detective full particulars of
the habits of the big thief. They passed
the night together, and before morning
Vidocq knew all about the haunts of
Constantine.
On the following day he again met
his voluble informant in the dance hall
on the Faubourg st. German. He was
quite excited.
Would you like to meet Constan-
tine?" he asked Vidocq.
Most assuredly!" replied the detect
i've
Now is your time if you wish to
speak to Constantine-he is here"
Vidocq only waited long enough
for the newcomer to be seated when
lie went up to him carelessly and
said:
Would you kindly oblige me with a
little tobacco from your box?"
The famous thief looked the detect
i've over from head to foot before re-
plying. After an embarrassing inter-
val Constantine passed his tobacco box
to Vidocq. Then he said abruptly:
You have been in the army?"
The detective could have fallen to
the floor. Had all of his carefully
contrived disguise counted for moth.
ing? Did Constantine know who he
was? In any event it would serve his
interest to answer the question truth
fully. So with pretended nonchalance
he said:
Why, yes; how did you know it?"
Simply because no man can con-
ceal it. Once in the army you carry
the badge of it with you through life.
in your walk, in your shoulders, in
your talk, in your manners"
Vidocq laughed uproariously, as If
he considered this good joke, and in
the confusion invited his new-found
friend to take drink. He accepted.
and in the course of their conversation
the detective was delighted to find that
the other had not penetrated his dis
guise.
81 like you" aaally cried Constan-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12

| tine, and l want you to take dinner
with some friends of mine"
That night Vidocq dined with party
of charming cracksmen, every one of
| them noted in his profession. Con-
stantine was the chief, Joubert his
able lieutenant. and the others faith
ful followers. The wine flowed freely
and the best of feeling prevailed. One
OF the company said facetiously that
ne mad just come into a fortune and
was celebrating the event. AS a mat
ter of fact he had cracked a crib
the night before and was spending
part OF his ill-gotten wealth. Con.
stantine. turning to Vidocq, said:
'How's your nerve?''
Fine
Are you in for an adventure?
Surely. With whom?"
With the locksmith's daughter"
Vidocq, keeping up the spirit of the
thing, bowed gravely, acknowledging
the introduction and inquired when he
would have the pleasure of going out
with the lady.
1T might be tonight" he said grum-
bling. IF it were not for that in
fernal Vidocq."
The detective pricked up his ears
at the mention of his own name. He
preserved the gravity OF his counten-
ance, however. as he remarked care
lessly:
"Oh, l don't mind him if 1 can keep
clear OF the informers. They tell me
Paris swarms with the parasites"
That's true" said Constantine. but
if you can keep vidocq from guessing
at your business you are safe enough
with me- AS for these informers. l
don't fear them. l can smell those
beggars as easily as crow scents
powder"
well" said Vidocq, 81 cannot boast
OF so much penetration, yet 1 think,
too, that from the frequent description
have heard of this Vidocq his fea-
lures are SO well engraved in my recoI-
lection that should pretty soon recog-.
nize him If came Unexpectedly in his
way"
God bless you'll" cried Constantine.
1t is easy to perceive you are stran-
ger to the vagabond: just imagine.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12

M HENRY, the project of the
AE Paris police, sat at his desk
WH in his private Office, his
4VAO face picture of perplexity.
He picked up paper that
lay before him and read it care
fully for the third time. 1t was
an official report of a desperate
robbery that had occurred in
the heart of the French capital
the night before. Moreover, it was
one of many similar reports. There
had been an epidemic of robberies and
the police seemed powerless to stop
them. M. Henry summoned M. Ber-
tauX, famed as a cross-examiner of
criminals. and NJ. Parisot. the gov
ernor OF prisons, and the three men
talked long and earnestly but without
coming to any conclusion. Presently
look of qualification overspread the
countenance of NJ. Henry. He turned to
his colleagues.
Gentlemen. | have it."
what is it?" they called in chorus.
BE seated he responded. and
wait"
They did as they were bid and the
project touched Il button. A messenger
responded.
Tell Vidocq to come here at once"
said NJ. Henry.
In few minutes the door opened
and q strong. well-built man with
square shoulders shambled into the
room. He had gray hair, thick nose,
blue eyes. 4 smooth face and a per-
petual smile. He glanced about him
in furtive way and realized that he
was in the presence Of the triumvirate
OF talent that ruled the underworld of
Paris. He squared himself as q man
would who was preparing to be on the
defensive. But the first words of the
prefect treasured him. "vidocq. we
need your assistance"
The m@u bowed low.
M. HeLry. am at your service alb
solutely."
The project handed him the report.
Take that and read it carefully.
1t is one of many. The criminals are
having 4 carnival. l want you to cap
ture this gang. My regular police
HA'S AAiA-N. AitN DIluS ul0 only eX-
cuses: wish you to bring lee the
prisoners.
Vidocq smiled that everlasting smile
and bowed again.
1T shall be as you wish, NJ. Henry"
He LETT the room with three bat
teries of sharp eyes leveled at him.
NJ. BertauX shrugged his shoulders.
"A quack doctor sent to capture
burglars
NJ. Parisot spread out his hands in
disgust
"A showman's clown. a petty thief
on the detective force"
Nj. Henry smiled blandly.
Gentlemen. YOU are not alone in
your disapproval Do you see these
papers" pointing to high pile on the
side of his desk, these are all pro.
tests and complaints against the en-
ployment of Vidocq. Some are from
honest men; some from thieves. But
he shall have his chance. His past is
behind him; his future in his own
hands. shall judge him solely by re-
suits"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12

eugene Francois Vidocq, who has been
called the Father of Detectives, was born
ut Arras. July 23 1910, the son of
baker. He became in turn an acrobat with
travelling circus. soldier in the French
army, Vagabond, forger and a con-
Wet He was sent to the galleys for
eight years but escaped and joined
band of highwaymen. He turned states
evidence on some of his companions and
In 1872 was made chief of the secret po-
lice OF Paris, eXemplifying the phrase
Set thief to catch n thief" lie was
remarkably successful but finally lost his
place in 1925. He opened a private detec-
tive agency and also published four vol
umes 81 his memoirs. He died in poverty
in 1851
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12

Vidocq spent all morning in going
over the reports that had been placed
in his hands. After that he returned
to his lodgings. and throwing himself
on the bed lay awake all night de-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12

After that pane OF glass was cut.
and then nothing stood between the
burglars and their booty, Five min.
utes. ten hinutca they worked there
industriousiy. E-orything was done
with business-like precision, Four
stout bags stood with yawnins mouths
ready to receive the swag.
VidocQ locked on the outside of the
wall. The streets were deserted, Net
soul was IN sight. Had his note
miscarried? Would the police fail
him? 1t looked that way. What a
predicament for a sleuth! To be the
confederate of thieves! II one OF his
many enemies should catch him in
such position he might have hard
time explaining to NJ. Henry. Present,
ly measured tread was heard on the
hard sidewalk. His heart bounded. Il
was a squad of police. He leaned
over and whispered.
Hist"
A captain of police approached.
1T is I-Vidocq," called the detect.
i've in a subdued voice. 81 viii give
the alarm, but wish you to let them
go their way. Two of them are
armed. Presently come to my old
lodgings"
The captain saluted and with his
men sought shelter. At the same mo-
ment Vidocq gave low, prolonged
whistle. Instantly there was a COM
motion within. Bags were grabbed
up and all scampered toward the wall.
Its the police" whispered vidocq:
come quickly and you may escape"
They unbolted the gate and hur-
ried out. Vidocq joined them.
Where are the police?" whispered
Constantine.
They've gone the other way" said
Vidocq. IF we're careful we can
elude them"
They hurried along for few blocks.
The detective turned to the chief
craftsman:
It's dangerous to go through the
streets with these bags. Here's my
old lodgings. Let's creep in here for
shelter?"
Can you get in?" asked Constan-
tine.
Sure" replied Vidocq. II have my
key and 1 know the rooms vacant"
Silently they crept inside, one at a
time. and closed the door behind them.
Constantine slapped Vidocq on the
back.
You're brick, German. told you
he'd distinguish himself. boys"
What do you call this placer"
asked Joubert, looking around him.
Il call it the mousetrap," said VII
docd. with a leer.
The craftsmen laughed loudly at
this sally.
The swag was poured out on the
table and the enterprising gentlemen
were soon engaged in dividing their
rich haul. Constantine and Joubert,
the only ones who possessed weapons,
laid their pistols on chair. Silly
Vidocq picked them up and secreted
them under mattress. In the midst
of the exultation loud knocking was
heard at the door. The thieves looked
at one another with pale faces. vi
docq crawled under the bed, unob-
served. No sooner was he out of
sight than the door was burst open
and swarm of inspectors and police
men entered the room. In the twin
king of an eye five pairs of handouts
were showed onto the wrists of the
cracksmen and they were being
marched to the nearest police station.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
| III.

1t was New Years day at the pre-
lecture of police. NJ Henry, follow
ing long established custom, was
holding his annual reception. The
room was crowded and all of the Of
ficers of the police, high and low,
were there to present their chief with
the compliments CT the season. M.
BertauX, the cross-examiner of GRIM
inals, and NJ. Parisot, the governor of
prisons, were in the line receiving
with M. Henry. During a lull in the
crowd the three men drifted into a
conversation concerning crime
by the bye, M. Henry" said NJ
Bertaux, what has become of the
fellow Vidocq?"
Il really do not know" said the pre-
feet gtavely.
What" exclaimed the other. mot
know.'
No" was the response. II have
not seen him since the day l called
him in in your presence and dele
gated him to break up the burglaries
that have disgraced the police system
Of the city"
And the burglaries," continued the
other tauntingly, they have contin-
ued?"
NJ. Henry nodded.
And Vidocq-he has disappeared?
The project nodded again.
NJ Bertaux burst into an ironical
laugh.
N. Henry, you have been deceived;
taken in; hoodwinked"
The project shook his head
Il am not ready to confess defeat"
At that moment great commotion
was heard on the outside An at
tendant was summoned,
What is the corfusion?"
All of the valuables stolen from the
bankers house in the Champs Elysees
have been recovered"
Good retorted III. Henry; 'but is
that alp"
no; yidocq is outside demanding
admittance. He has no card"
Admit him." snapped the project.
A moment later five men handcuffed
entered the room. Bringing up the
rear was Vidocq. The first prisoner
was Constantine, the others Joubert
and his companions. Vidocq made a
profound bow and. smiling his per-
petual smile. pointed to the cursing
culprits.
m. Henry, 1 wish you the comp1i-
ments of the season. and as a New
Years gift present to you the re-
doubtable Constantine and his fellow
craftsmen"
Copyright. by W. @. chapmans
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12

II HENRY, the project of the
AH Paris police, sat at his desk
HWY in his private Office, his
AVAO face a picture of perplexity.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-17
Y. M c. A. WILL CONDUCT CAMPS
ON PELICAN POINT FOR BOY MEMBERS

During the month of June the Y. NJ. c.
A. will conduct two big camps for its
boy members. Pelican Point, a beautiful
secluded spot on the south side of Utah
lake. has been secured by the association
for its exclusive use from June to July
/ Owing to the success of the boys
camps last year, the association officers
and the affiliated club leaders who will be
in charge of the camps, feel sure that a
greater number of boys than ever before
will seize this opportunity to spend ten
days in fishing. swimming, tramping, eX-
ploring. outdoor athletics and all the 9th
er pastimes that boys enjoy while camp
ing.
Pelican Point is particularly suitable as
A camp site 1t is far enough from any
town to give the camp the proper solitude
and is situated in an interesting scenic
region. The mountains just in the rear or
the point offer numerous opportunities
for hikes and exploring trips. One of the
most interesting spots the boys will visit
is a large onyx mine located high in the
mountains Within good hiking distance
from the camp is what is known as
sfRirds' Roost" This place has rarely
been visited. but it is reported that the
roost is the resting place for thousands
of blue crane. 1t is expected that the
bows will lose no time in visiting this
place. All around the region are inter
esting spots of this kind and with adult
guides the boys will be taken TO all of
Them. For swimming there is a large
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-17
DID YOU HEAR ANYONE ROASTING
YESTERDAY ABOUT UTAHS CLIMATE

nearly down to freezing for minimum and
a maximum that is fatal to the hardest
of hOuseflies. The weather man, in his Of
fetal report yesterday. said that the cold
est was 50 degrees and the highest. So.
Isn't that lovely. when really there should
have been a high of at least 50 and low
of so and no lower?
Altogether, the weather man seems TO
be doing his worst in this month of May.
He has fallen down scandalously on his
water supply since the first of the year,
and when May came he awoke to real
izatiOn that he ought to catch up. There
fore, according to his own figures. he has
already produced. this month, nearly two
and half inches of rain. which is an inch
above normal. but he still has some dis
lance to go before he OvercOmes the de-
ficencY which has accumulated upon him
since the first Of the year. That def
cheney is more than an inch and a half
and if the weather man hopes to overcome
it he would be smart about it.
The weather man yesterday predicted
that there would be colder weather last
night, but his prophecy of frost did not
materialiZe. The thermometer on the
street showed a temperature of 43 at 10
o'clock and it remained practically at that
point until after midnight.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-17
PRUSSING HAS
A BRIEF OUTING
Resumes Worthless Check 0p-
eratiOnS on Day of His
Release From Jail.

Within few hours after his release
from the county Jail Nick Prussing,
alias Martin Brown, passed a worthless
check and was rearrested, charged
with forgery
Prussing, in some manner, had Sc
cured two old blank checks on the
State Bank of Utah. These he made
out to Martin Brown, each for $40, and
signed to them the name u. p. Mo-
ran He went into the drug store of
B. II. Townsend at South Temple and
First West streets, and after buying
some cigars asked Mr.. Townsend if he
would cash a check issued by u. p.
Moran, the contractor" Mr.. Town
send eashed the check and Prussins
left the store.
After the fOrger had gone Mr.. Town
send looked at the check and discov-
cred that ii had been made out i'm a
crude manner, and the initials, instead
of being p. j. Moran, were j. P. Mo-
ran. His suspicious aroused, he hur-
ried at once to Nj. MOran's Office In
the Board of Trade building. three
blocks away. There he learned that
the check he had accepted was worth
less.
AS he was returning to his drug store
Mr.. Townsend saw Prussing on the
street. Although the latter is much
larger than the druggist. Townsend
took Prussing by the arm and forced
him to return with him to the drug
store. There he telephOned for the pO-
lice. Detectives Wilson and Wheeling
and PatTolman Earl Ripley went to the
drug store in the patrol wagon and ar
rested Prussing. who was endeaVoring
at the time to compromise the charge
against him by returning the money 10
the druggist. Townsend refused to
compromise the case and Prussing was
locked up.
Ten months ago yesterday Prussing
was sentenced 10 six months in the
county Jail on a charge of obtaining
money under false pretenses, which
was also in connection with passing
worthless check.
After he had been in the county jail
five months he was made an outside
tTusty. While such he went up town
one afternoon and attempted to cash
a check for S65, to which he had forged
the name ''P. j. Moran" He was re-
cOgniZed by one of the persons in the
saloon at which he tried to pass the
check as a prisoner at the county Jail,
and Deputy Sheriff John COrless was
notified. He went down town and
found Prussing. On the expiration OF
his six months sentence PTussing was
again charged with obtaining money
under false pretenses. and on his plea
of guilty was sentenced to four months
more in Jail. This sentence expired
yesterday. 1t is probable that this
time Prussing will not escape with
jail sentence. but will be sent to the
penitentiaTy.
1t is thought that Prussing had
planned to pass several checks, in
tendin to get enough money
with which to leave town before the
checks were turned into the bank and
discovered to be worthless. Whether or
not he passed any other checks yester-
day has not yet been determined.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-17

sandy beach. and a little to the north of
the swimming hole the fishing is excep-
tiOnally good. The pastimes named, with
athletics, Bible classes and various forms
of nature observation will make up the
camp activities.
The first camp from June to 10 will
be made up from boys attending the fol-
lowing clubs and gymnasium classes. Phil
lips Congregational, Third Presbyterian.
East Side Baptist. S. w. Mission West
minister, clubs and the preparatory and
business boys gymnasium classes The
second camp from June 20 to 50 inclusive
Will include boys from the First COngre-
gatiOnal. First Presbyterian. First Baptist.
Burlington, First Methodist. school boys
clubs and the junior gymnasium class.
Each camp will have at least five adults
to look after the boys, in their sports and
games. A number of club leaders will go
with their club boys and in addition TO
these men three or four of the associa-
tons executive officers will be at each
camp. With this supervision and the
varied programs arranged for the boys ii
is anticipated that these camps will break
all records for attendance and fun.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-17

1t sscems to be hardly fair on the part
of the weather man to do as he is doing.
No one can see the reason for or use of
having weather like this. Why, it's posi-
lively beastly. don't We know?
DIR. Hyatt gave the people rain, rain,
rain. They said they liked it because it
was good for someone's else crops and,
being self-sacrificing of spirit, they COM
planned not. They accepted rain when II
was wet. when it was warm. when 1t was
cold. But now the weather man gives
them cold without rain. which manifestly
is not good for any ones crops nor yet
for any ones land.
Yesterday the weather man made II
about as cold and disagreeable as possibly
he could make it, He gave the people
cold, and at night he tried to square him
self by sending along few little drops
of rain. The bluff was apparent, how
ever and the excuse that cold is neces-
sary adjunct of rain didn't work.
Here. i'm the middle of May when the
birds are singing and the apple and peach
blossoms are all out, and the lilacs are
giving off their sweetest odor-here. in
the middle of May. when it ought to be
balmy and genial weatherway. comes the
weather man with a temperature that Is