New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-17
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good name left" he exclaimed, but
this is a tough blow. I'll tell you an
that | know about the case. What's
the use of denying facts? My boy
took the stuff and has returned II. !
saw an inventory of all the stolen
articles to-day, and it will not total
more than $500. The person who
actually brought a complaint against
NV son lost articles worth about $50.
This is the $4,000 robbery mystery
that some of the newspapers have been
talking about"
"Why did Donald and the girl steal
these thirgs?'
That's what every one is asking me,
and | can't answer because ! don't
know. For the life of me / can't mag
inc what possessed them. They must
both have been a little bit off in their
upper stories. | don't take any stock
in the theory that they wanted money
to 20 off TO parties in New York City.
They were Just foolish, that's all, and
the boy is ready TO admit it. He looks
at the whole affair in a different light
to-day. But he can't give any reason
able motive for his actions. It's case
Of his having done gone and done It, -
Until Donald became infatuated with
Mrs. Conlin he had never had a single
difference of opinion with his parents,
MIR. Clapham said. "She was not the
right girl for him and we told him 50.
He paid her constant attention, she
led him on and now all this trouble
has come of IL.
unfortunate as the whole thing is,
il has shown me that ! have some true
friends in Sea Cliff" continued the
tax collector, his face Frightening at
the thought. "Why, If YOU could see
the letters that we got from our
friends to-day
"Mr. Chaplain, give me penny" piped
a sturdy little youngster who had been
standing at the curb waiting for a
chance to break in on the conversation.
"Please, Mr.. Chaplain. give me penny"
when | go in the Office you'll get
your penny" replied Mr.. Chaplain.
That's the postmaster's son, one Of my
daily callers. But, as ! was saying, the
letters from those who stick by US and
the flowers sent to Donald's mother
have helped US to bear up under this
blow"
Boy Loyal to Woman.
Informed of the report in Mineola
that Donald had shown a disposition
to shift the blame TO Mrs. Conlin's
shoulders, the father entered an en-
phatic denial.
Does it look like making her the
goat when he appeared before the grand
Jury and offered TO accept response
bility for his acts? Why didn't she
appear with him and admit that she
shared in the guilt? That would have
been the square thing TO do. No, my
To-
ready 10 take his medicine.
"If he is fortunate enough TO get
Oft, however, / know what he will do.
He will go away from Sea Cliff and
learn a trade or get a job that will
keep him busy and make him forget
this rumpus. He always worked stead
lily until he began to pay attention to
this girl"
After the grand jury adjourned at
Mineola Donald and his father left at
once for home. To avoid "A crowd Of
photographers and reporters they left
the train at Glen Head and made a
wide dctOur 20 the tax collectors office.
On his arrival there young Clapham
seemed 70 be elated over his success
at lodging the cameras. He spent the
afternoon in back room in his faith
er's Office, denying himself TO visitors
or friends who wished TO sympathize
with him. The father ruled that no
questions should be put TO his son.
Al p. m. both left the Office and
walked a short distance TO the Clap
ham home.
Three overturned chairs on the front
porch we're the first sight that attracted
visitors attention at the home Of
Mrs. Lucinda Taylor. on Elm Place.
All the window shades on the first floor