Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 4, 1882, Page 7

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Watkine. ao22medm GEO, KENDALL, Authorized Agent fof P. BOYER & VO. ~——DEALERS IN— HALL'S SAFE AND LOCK CO. Fire and Burglar Proof S A E ES! VAULTS, LOCK S, & C. 1020 Farnham Street, ale of Stock | any attached to a | tell you that there are | furnish all these dull times come the | takes longer tramps, writes of matt ) nnly a step —only two or | ) (hlu blocks,” re »d Dave “We are both hard fol . but we wouldn't MY BURGLAR FRIENIN BY M QUAD, Any newspaper reporter, or at least daily journal, will 1 SCASONA com- when there are no vie tims of murder, when railroad trains fuse to smash, and burglars and ‘m pves insist on* remainin nctives orter is req to furnish just A certain amount of matter each day, but most reporters are anxious to they can; and so when journalist which would be overlooked in “good | tines,” and does his best t the show of local news. Years , whon T was a member of the local statt of a New Orleans daily, we ha bad summer of 1t. Ac dents were hardly known; few new buildings we ing up, and we had to ‘““‘draw out” on things to make even half a show. We finally started the interviewing business, One of the boys gave the experience of a gambler, another the advgptures of a river pilot, and in time we had worked up everybody but the burglars. Tt was left to me to hunt up some one who could enlighten me on the mysteries of mi visits in search of ‘“‘swag” and “sugar.” T believed T could find a man, or half a dozen of them. 1 had in my mind asaloon near the river where a suspicious crowd was always congregated, and T knew that two fellows known as “‘Big Sam” and ““Awful Dave” had just come out of state prison and were hanging around the place. Were 1 to enter the saloon, day or night, inquire for one of those wor- thies, order the drinks, and then frankly tell him who T was and that T wanted him to givo me the foundation for a general article, why, of course, he would do it. So I argued, and when the time came around that such a sketch would “‘help out,” I made my arrangements. T went down te the saloon one Fri- day afternoon, and had the luck to find both men in. After beating around the subject for a spell 1 came directly to the point. T did not ask them to criminate themselves in any way, but to furnish me an insight in- to their mode of “‘putting up” and ex ecuting *“jobs.” “Well, now, you've got us, Dave. “We couldn’t beg you. Tt all mean to do. ) keep up " replied 1 to tell depends on what you You might go into a a house by the hall floor one time, by the window another, and next time you might not go in at We go accordin’ to circumsta Cir- cumstances often knock all pI s on the head.” I wanted to get them talking on the subject, and did not much care what they said, as I calculated to put my imagination at work and give in some adventures which would be con- sidered ‘‘tall” even by old profession- als. Tlearned from the men what articles constituted a burglar'a “kit,” what they cost, and some other facts of interest, and thought I had secured about all needed information, when Dave detained me. 1 was an innocent ass, 18 years old, and though living in the city several years, had not sense enough to warn me that the company of such men after mght was dangerous. It did not strike me then as it did after- wards that the men were too willing to oblige me in a matter of no interest to them, and I agreed to return to the saloon at 10 o'clock. ““We can give you some big things in this ‘line’ if you will go to a little trouble. We know where there’s a ‘cracky’ lying low just now, who can talk to you all night, and he’ll give you some almighty big points,” 1 replicd that I would go to con- siderable trouble to interview the man, and asked how the meeting could be brought about. ‘“‘Hasiest thing in the world,” he continued. ‘‘Come back here at 10 o’clock to-night and we'll go with you. Mind, now, if you go to ‘blow’ on us to the detectives you'll get yourself in a muas! 1 was free of duty after 9 o'clock that night, there being no meetings, lectures or outside business on the diary. I mentioned the fact of my engagement to the city editor, and he warned me that I had better break it. The men might have some designs agamst me, or might lead me into troudle. Hesaid 80 much that I gave up the idea, and slipped my revolver from my pocket to the table drawer. Having an hour to while away be- fore bed-time, T sot out for the thea- ter. T was not four blocks from the oftice, when I ran against the two convicts, They recognized mo in a. moment, and insisted that I should descend into a basoment saloon and nxi- take a glass ora cigar. They ously inquired if T intended to k the appointment, and appeared ||.;n.u.u.1 when I informed that of agements prevented never think of harmmg you. We wo talked 8o much that T for got the words of the city editor, and at length resolved to accompany them. T proposed to use only an hour's time, but they this was enough not only to he: Urack’s” story, but to examine his “kit” of burglar and safe blowing tools. Blessed fool that 1 was, to think that two burglars were to take me to the hiding place of another, and give me all their secrets, knowing that I might ‘‘blow” on them in half an hour after! But 1 thought only of the item. Already I could see a long column headed: “Burglars and safe blowers. How they work —startling revelations,” etc., and T cared only for the item. We went to the saloon where 1 had met them in the afternoon and Dave went out and left me talking with his companion. Tt was almost 11 o'clock before he came back. and then after making many excuses, he stated that everything was all right and that we| should proceed at once. | I was inclined to hang back as the hour was so late, but not the moral courag out, ard d up the with them, Tdonot know how far we walked. We passed up stroet, down another, turned here and there, now, | I had | to back square street Tl{h UMA LA DAIL‘l BM" or [ mind how juartor of the city whero been more than to ride carriago. 1 thought it the men kept plying with ques T had no opportunity to ex doubts or surprise. and koep your mouth shut!" whis pered Dave, as we omm d an alloy It was quite dark, I could sce that we wore passing down botween the large residences, the abodes of wealthy men. Dave led the way, and ho presently halted at a gate, unlockod were on the lawn in the rear of one of the houses, “Why, how's this? This isn't ““See here, mister reportor!” whis pered Sam, whipping out a long knife and catching me by the collar. re'sno usefooling you any longer; you've got to go with us! “Twon't doit! Tl shout if you don’t lot me go!” a replied. “You will, will you!" hissed Dave, also displaying a knife, and fastening his fingers on my arm. ““If you want to die right away just raise one squoal!” T was so weak that I sat down on a stone dog used a8 a lawn ornament, and while Dave held me there Sam pulled oft my boots. He then remov ed his own, took ofl' both our hats, and then Dave continued “Sam and you are going into the house after swag, and T'm going to watch. If you make one cry or hang back T'll put this knife into you. If you go to raise an alarm in the house, Sam will kill Jyou even if he has to swing for it.’ It was nearly midnight now. 1 could hear no sound from either quarter, and T knew that a shout, or half a dozen of them, would not bring help before the fellows had killed me. T had got to go in with Sam or be murde outside, and T replied that T would go in. 1 had strong hopes that we could not got in, or that our operations would raise an alarm and scare the burg away. Sam signified that he was ready, and wo all proceeded to the back steps. A veranda ran c! cross the rear end of the house, which had a base- ment, and while Dave stood at the foot of the stairs, Sam and I mounted them. He first tried the door. It was locked, and he in- serted a pair of nippers into the key- hole. A low oath escaped his lips, for the key had been removed, and he had no false ones. Softly as a cat, he next tried one of the windows, but that was fast, and another was tried with the same re- sult. Then his “jimmy” came into lay. Pullmg the iron bar, which had a ‘‘claw”’ at oneend, frum under his coat, he inserted the “claw” un- der the sash and gently bore down on the lever end. little, making scarcely any noise, and in two minutes ths nail which held it been a spring in the sash, he could not have raised it without alarm. With his hands he raised the sash to its full height, s'ipped something fall, and he then turned to me and whispered “We are going in now. If you try to play dirt on me, Ull murder you, if it's the last thing I ever do!” There was no escape, and I follc him in over the sill, hoping moment to hear sounds to show that the people had been alarmed, We had entered a sewingroom, A ma- chine stood in one corner, and several half-fimshed garments were lying on chairs, 1 saw this only after Sam had opened his dark lantern. We moved softly to the door leading out, and T watched him as he opened it. Although T was close beside the door, T heard no sound as he turned the knob. When he knew the bolt was free from its catch, he lifted up on the door, so that it ghould not squeak, and in a moment we were in a sitting room. Sam held up the light, until he saw the room was not occupied, and then we passed on to a door leading into the hall. This was opencd without nowse, and Sam led the way to the foot of the foot of the stairs. He seomed to know that all but the ser | vants slept ¢ “Now, < 2 do st ae you see e whispered, as we got ready to ase e that he touched, so that there should be no squeaking, 1 followed on, not daring to disobey him, and di rectly we were at the head of the stairs H we found another hall, with doors leading into a parlor and mto bedrooms. What guided him 1 do not know, but Sam passed by two or and softly touched the knob, Pass ing the lantern over to me, with a warning shake of the hand, he ¢rasped the knob and turned it until he found that the door was locked. Out came the key-hole, without the least noise. They grasped the key, and Sam twist ed his arm over to unlock the door, 1 expec was withdrawn, but sound. T wa there was n amazed at his wonder persons in sleep. rn, pinched my arm an room. Sinking dowr opened the around, and made ou in the bedroom of the took the lar we enterec to the floor passed its light that we wer ONMLAELA - - NEB. and I finally got lost, We got into a proprietor, A dress and other article SATURD. \Y FFBRl ‘A I\Y Ihnl never we r. Wemoved up to the chair should look for & “cracksman™ in the [ crawling like cats, it aristocratic quarter of city, but Sam handed meo the light, and ho tions in regard to my profession, and | F'r ress my | “You've got evolver, of [ refused to meddle \\nh the panta. | course’’ inquired Dave, as we passed | loons, Silver che ot a bunch of alon : [ koys might have mtiled oriotigh to| “No, Tleft it at th o, T re- [ give an alarm plied, but was next moment sorry [ 1 was in hopes that our adventuro | that T had admitted the fact, as Tsaw | was ended, and that we should now Dave nive his companion « sly nudge | leave the house. But Sam had othor with his elbow. New Orloans was | views Ho had just motioned for | not well policed in those daga. One [mo to move toward a drossing caso | seldomsawa blue coat ol tho business |in the other cornor of the | streots cither day or night, Had we | the slepping man drow a encountered one now, Ishould surely [ and turned over. The spr have left the burglars to continue | hed groaned in a fearful way, and 1 alono, s T had ¢ nervous and oved that the man | afraid. But we did not oven mect wakin ap. My hoart any pedestrians. The night was|was almost in my mouth, and cold and chilly, and at that late hour | 1 prayed that he 1 ns 1 most of the citizons were in bed knew that Sam would not hesmtate to | ‘‘Hore we are! Now walk softly, | musder him. Neither one of us it with a key, and in a moment we | The sash went up a down had given way. Had there botween it and the casing to prevent a ST am , of the Daily g Ho wont ahead, holding his lantern | Lupriodly cxplained to thom, — *I 80 that the light shone down behind | haye got two burglars in here! Come him. With his left hand on the rail | quick! ing, he mounted two steps at a time, | S . AT ping on the. extrome eduo of cach | Fortumately, the mon undorstond three doors und stopped at another the nippers, and were insorted into d to hear a click when thebolt ful skill. e then grasped the knob Small Comfort, again, whispered to me to blind the | \}f.-n you_are H,‘..'u. i;n‘\\ coughing light, and in ten seconds he had swung [ 28R ) ry ol oy the door bac ArouRd you, an i As it went back, T heard the deep | vus risk—better we Dr, e ‘e Py p | ouk piakemlttiah sito s HopAR il lantern, {, 18 ot female wear were lying on a lounge id a coat and pair of pants wore ona [carefully inspocted the rom the coat he took a larce wallot and from the vest a gold watch, He aced both articles in his bosom and clothing. ha thentheregular breathing v.ln breathed for five minutes, and theslooper notified ns wain chur, di that he Sum pl wis st asleep the lantorn on a so that its light fell y on the dressing wd on lone, and then he put his mouth ar and whispored “Goover there and got the jowelry! Remember, if you wake him up, 111 Kill you both,’ As 1 erawled away ho stood, knife in hand, and stooped over the sloep- ing man. I he had not been nearer the door than me 1 should have at tempted to escape out of the room. But 1 renlized that any alarm would arouse the sleepers and that murder would be committed. T had a double inter- est, now. If I was not careful, 1 should be the cause of a terrible crime, and 80 T cropt across the room as softly as possible, and was presently at the case. 1 had my mind made up not to take anything from it, hut\ know that Sam was watching me, and that T must make a show of searching. Right on the top of the case was a sot of dinmonds and a lady’s gold These T covered with a hand- and pulled out the Sam elared at umtlu.»u},h the semi-darkness in a warning way, and raised his knife over the sleopor. He told me by his look and action that if T made any noise he would murder the man. T pulled the draw- ers out, made a show of searching, and then crept back to Sam and ro- ported that T had found nothing. He passed me the light, erept across the room, and in a second had discovered the wateh and dinmonds and stowed them away. Coming back, he beckoned to me that we were ready to go down. For some reason, he did not care to enter case tho other rooms, perhaps thinking ho had secured all the most valuabloe “ywag” in the one room. We ob- served the same caution going down stairs as in coming up. On the way down it suddenly flashed over mo that the men would murder me as soon as getting clear of the house. They would not dare to let me escape to be a witness against them. They had wanted a tool to act the part which T had acted, anl when through with me, they would remove all 82. 7 da. ISENESSEL, LOTHIER Corner 12th and Farnham Streets. WILL REMOVE bout March 1 To the Large and Spacious Store lately Occupied by TOOTLE, MAUL & CO., 1308 Farnham Street, betw. 13th and 14th. | Have on Hand a Large and Well Selected Stock of MEN’S AND BOYS’ GLOTHING, Hats and Caps and FURNISHING GOODS, ‘Which will be Sold at Sweeping Reductions Before Removing. chance of my ever appearing against them, I trembled 8o that I came near fall- ing. 1 must escape them, but howf I had almost determined to slam a door against Sam as we passed through the house, and then scream out, when, as we passed down the hall, we encountered Dave. He conversed with Sam for a moment, and then wo all passed along into the dining-room. They were after thesilver plate. Dave walked right up to the door of the closet, which was at the head of the stairs leading down to the rooms of the servants. The key had been for- gotten and was in the lock. As he carefully swung back the door we saw the plate glisten, and Dave passed me the lantern. Sam crept to the table, removed the cloth, and then spread it on the floor. Dave passed into the closet, which was ot over three feot square, and he passed out one thing after another until only an ice pitchar remaine and begun cutting at it with his k Sam watched him for a moment, and then passed in to satisfy his curiosity. T was besido the door, and Sam's hand rested on the casing, Now was my chance. Like o dart of lightning, T grasped the door, and as he drew them out I turned the key, braced my shoulder against the door, and sung out, “‘Robbers! thieves! po- lice!” as loud s 1 could, It seemed an hour to me before any one moved, though it was not three seconds before a man-servant leaped out of bed. Same and Dave had no show. With both in the closet, there was no room for a rush at the door, They kicked until splitting a panel, and fired through, hoping to kill me | Within sixty seconds two men-ser. | vants and the master of the house | were in the dining room, one of the | men having a shot gun purity, | me aright, and offered me no violence, | While the master informed the | prig merg that he would give them a dose R A they | made any further demonstration, one of the men alarmed the neighbors and afterwards the police, and in about half an hour my friends were invited to walk out and accept the handeuffs. A more savage pair 1 ney- er saw. Dave shot at one of the officers and was in turn badly wound- ed, and Sam had his nose broken by blow from a baton, They swore the most fearful vengeance on me, promising to roast me alive, But I went on the witness stand, saw them twenty s for the penitentiary for h, and then I made a resolu- the interviewing business e in the future. H0- 1w, Skinny Men Heslth | @ for im atet rem leanness, sex Doy t W drugy He seemed to have doubts of its | = I ALSO HAVEH.A LOT OF Single ‘Coats---Men’s and Boys, Which Will Be Sold at Half Their Value. YOU WILL DO WELL TO CALL! L BRASH, Corner 12th and Farnham Streets. j 3teodet EDHOLM & ERICKSON (Hive the Bargains —IN ALL KINDS OF— JEWELRY WATCHES,CLOCKS, SILVERWARE,SOLID AND PLATED WARE AND DIAMONDS, At Prices that Suit Any Qustomer Who Really Wishes a Firste Olass Article, STAR TINTED SPECTACLES Are also Sold Exclusively by us. ALSO WESTERN AGENTS SMITH AMERICAN ORCAN GO0.’S ORGANS. EDHOLM & ERICKSON, THE JEWELERS, Opposlte the Post Office. PILLSBURY S BEST! Buy the PATENT PROCESS MINNESOTA FLOUR. It always gives satisfaction, because it msakes | superior article of Bread, and is the Chear est Flour in the market Every sack warranted to run alike or money refunded., 8 (®) W. M. YATES, Cash Grocer.