Year: 1864

off SO quietly that nobody would hear
of it. A few men were TO be station
cd in a private house opposite the sal
oon, to make descent if they saw
any unusual commotion. about there
before the appointed hour. But 9TH
erwise all were to concentrate when
the hour arrived, and arrest whoever
might be present. aff aa


One hour before daylight we were
in our places, not to attract attention
by going there afterward. 1t was a
long, dreary afternoon. We fancied
we saw now and then suspicious
person passing, but no more perhaps
than we might expect to see on any
other street in the city. None came.
Crackers and raisins had been dispos-
ed of at our grocery, and yet my dou-
bic had not made his appearance. -


Whether they had taken him at the
drug store we did not know, but sup
posed our chance to be much the best


While we were discussing these
probabilities with eyes all the time di-
rected to the street, one of my com
panions cried out: 'There he comes
and dashed out to arrest him, 1 mean
time persisting thet it was "not the
man, no resemblance, hold on !" But
it was of no use. They had him in
the carriage in a twinkling, and all
but two were back in the store so soon
that our conversation need hardly
have been Interrupted; only as this
episode served to give it a new direc-
ton. GAS near alike as twin broth
ers, except the clothes. Not doubt
of it ALL" they all averred. But ]
had still to confess a great many
doubts, as l did not see the slightest
resemblance. /, who had seen my
self for thirty odd years, ought to
know better than they, who had not
soon mo 90 many hour.. but tho So
quel will show who knew best -Four
o'clock came, and, as if by agreement,
we concentrated in front and rear of
Hancomb's saloon. i took my place
in the rear, while most of tho local
stars dashed into the den. We had
only moment to wait before six or
eight of tho gang rushed past us in
their efforts to escape. Our squad
gave instant chase. Ny friend of yes
terday being the only one / recogniz-
ed, received my especial attention.
Following him around the corner at
the top Of my speed, was surprised
for an instant to see him slacken his
pace, as though willing for me to come
up. ''Bully Joe, we've lodged them
this time" The precise state of the
case was evident. Without waiting
for an answer he went on: jerks saw
me and knows where / live. This will
arouse his suspicious. Ill wager he'll
be around to thirty-seven before day
light, and these traps must bo moved,
- NO rvso GIL. j. f--s.- tF-.-eas-l.----


'Move 'em It's said I, and on we
went, running where we thought it
safe, and making good time oil the
way my companion little in ad-
vance and wondering what made me
so laggard. We were not long in
thirty y-seven Grove street
My friend had the night key in his
hand, and was on the point of enter
ing, when proceeded to dispel his il
lusion by exhibiting my star and de-
an unconditional surrender.
He was beligerent tussel ensued,
and for a time it was doubtful which
would win, Polly or the bear. But
the disturbance soon brought several
watchmen to my aid, and my late as
sociate was taken off to the lookup.


Hearing commotion in doors, /
thought it best to proceed at once to
make an examination. So we turned
the KEY, which was still in the lock,
and walkedin without saying "by your
leave, madam SC, ~


MADAME met us in the hall and de-
out business. We blandly
her that we knew something
of her beautiful mansion by reputa-
ton, and were anxious to examine it
for ourselves by gas lightif she would
be SO good as to show us around, She
protested they were honest people,
that her husband was out, that the
hour was late, we were no gentlemen,
and finally that she would thank us
to leave Just as any honest woman
would. But / cannot 60 into the de-
tails. Suffice it to say we went up
stairs, down stairs and in the ladies'
and wherever we went we
found more goods than the most thrift
ty housekeeper could need. Down
stairs especially there was perfect
store Of valuables, enough to stock
two or three variety shops of moder-
ate pretentions, besides one jewelry
store. In tho morning l sent TO Smith
& Co. to come and identify their prop
erty. In the course Of the next two
days, not only Smith, but the repre-
sentatives of q dozen other stores
which had been robbee were there.--
Smith found nearly all his lost silks,
many others identified the whole or
part Of theirs, while much remained
that was not claimed at ALL


There were more than dozen TAX
On at the saloon, most of whom were
known to the police. The matter was
vigorously prosecuted, aad / believe
more than half wcro duly convicted
and sentenced in New York. But
what became of my twin brother Joe,
who had unconsciously got these his
particular friends in trouble? The
conclusion Of the whole matter can be
told briefly. Joe was induced to ac-
company me as far as Buffalo on my
return home, where / introduced him
to my friend, Deputy Crane, who inn
mediately escorted him to tho "City
HOTEL" with which / had once made
a slight acquaintance. Smith & Co.,
and the clerks recognized him at once