Year: 1876

The Rev. Dr. Pr1Ce'S Remarkable AdVens

 ture with an ImpressionabIe Robber.

 The Rev. Dr. Price, formerly rector of St. Stephens Episcopal church, lived until recently at 109 West twenty-second street, New York. Early in the summer ne went to Hampstead, leaving his furni- ture and silver locked in his dwelling. A short time ago the doctor came to New York, unlocked the front door, and entered the parlor. Soon he heard foot steps coming softly down stairs. He went into the hall, and there he discov- cred burglar. "What are you doing here ?" asked the doctor. The burglar pointed pistol at the clergyman's head and said elf you move I will blow your brains out, " and dragged him into the parlor and told him to sit down. II began to talk to him." said the doc. tor to reporter. "'My good fellow,'" said I, "'what induces you to commit this crime upon crime You have con- mitted burglary, and now you are about to commit murder. It will do you no good to kill an old raan like me. You nave already run therisk of twenty years ill State prison and to little purpose. If you kill me you will be found oat, for I have many friends in the city and am

 

 cause great excitement, and you will be hanged for it. As a mere matter of policy it is folly to kill me. And then why do you want to add crime to crimea' Well, you take the matter pretty coolly,' said the burglar. Who gre you, anyhowG' I'm the Rev. Dr. Price, and have spent portion of my time laboring among your class of peo- ple.' The burglars manner changed when said this, and he took the pistol away from my head. Taking the burglars left hand in mine (the right hand held the pistoD, I added : My good fellow, what has induced you tolead this life of crime Why do you do so9 The hand containing the pistol dropped by the burglar side. I am suffering,' he said, for food to eat and am without work and nobody pities me. You are the first man, sir, that has spoken kind word to me in long time. I shall not harm you: am surprised at your coolness. You are the most remarkable man ever saw

 The doctor had heavy gold chain hanging from his vest, and a gold watch attached to it. He also had money in his pockets. The burglar did not attempt to rob him. He said "You have destroyed my desire to steal. and as for harming you, you need not fear that. But must escape, and how to do it don't know. I am afraid to go out, for you will give an alarm and l shall be arrested. cannot stay here, that's cer- tain, and cannot harm you, for you talk so kindly to mo. haven't the heart to injure you. don't see any other way than to tie you. Is there a closet handy to put you in ?"

 "That is unnecessary, said the doc tor. "I will allow you to escape. l will give you all the time you want. I will not make any alarm until you are out of danger. My life isin danger, and I promise you that you shall have all the time you want"

 We'll, I guess I'll trust you."

 He started for the door. As he was about to go out, the doctor called to him My good fellow, you say that (handing him silver dollar). I am willing to help you further if you will write me when you get away. You need you, if you really desire to reform"

 The burglar stood leaning against the front door of the house with one hand on the knob, looking pepsively at the floor. Drawing long breath, he raised himself full length, and, changing his position to rest himself, he said, slowly, and with much feeling: ''Ah, thank you, sir, thank you, sir. expected to have fight with you when I heard you come in the door. You have conquered me without fighting. You shall hear from me again, sir will never forget this occurrence. believe that there is one kind hearted man left in the world. Goodbye"

 The burglar, casting glance behind him, slid out upon the stoop, and shut ting the door after him, walked rapidly