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KENDAU , , Authorized Apcnt for Sale o ( fitock ; IV- ' " n ii Vch. DEALERS IN HALL'S ' SAFE AND LOCK GO , Fire and Burglar Proof O 1020 Farnham Street , MY BOBOLARJEIENDS , in M ejr\u. Any newspaper reporter , or at least any attached to a daily journal , will toll you that there are certain aeasona of llio year when people refuse to com- mil suicide , whuu there are no vic tims of tnnnlor , when railroad trains refuse to smash , and burglars mid thiovca insist on * remaining inactive. No reporter is renuired to furnish just a certain amount of matter each day , but most reporters are anxious to furnish nil they can ; und so when thosu dull times eomo the journalist takes longer tramps , writes of matters which would bo overlooked in "good times , " nnd does his best to keep up the show of local news. Years niio , when 1 was a member of the local stall of a Now Orleans daily , wo had u b.ul summer of it. Acci dents wore hardly known ; few now buildings wore going up , nnd we had to "draw out" on things to make even half show. Wo finally started the interviewing business , One of the boys gave the experience of a gambler , another the adventures of a river pilot , nnd in time wo had worked up everybody but the burglars. It was loft to mo to hunt up some one who could enlighten 1110 on the mysteries of midnight visits in search of "swag" and "sugar. " I believed I could find a man , or half a dozen of them. I had in my mind n saloon near the river where a suspicious crowd was always congregated , and I knew that two follows known as "Hig Sam" and "Awful Davo" 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 I was and that I wanted him to give mo the foundation for a general article , why , of course , ho would do it. So I nrgucd , nnd when the time came around that such a sketch would "help out , " I niado my arrangements. I went down to the snlnon ono Fri day afternoon , and had the luck to find both men in. After boating around the subject for a npoll 1 came directly to the point. I did not ask them to criminate themselves in any way , but to furnish mo an insight in to their mode of "putting up" nnd ex ecuting "jobs. " "Well , now , you've got us , " replied Davo. "Wo couldn't begin to toll you. It all depends on what you mean to do. You might go into a a house by the hall floor ono time , by the window another , nnd next time you might not go in at all. Wo go nccordin' to circumstances. Cir- cumstnnccs often knock all plans on the head. " I wanted to got them talking on the subject , nnd did not much care what they said , as I calculated to put my imagination at work and give in some adventures which would bo con sidered "tall" even by old profession als. I learned from the inon 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 , vrhon Dave detained mo. I was an innocent ass , 18 years old , and though living in the city several years , had not sense enough to warn mo that the company of such men after night was dangerous. It did not atriko mo then as it did after wards that the men were too willing to oblige mo in a matter of no interest to them , and I agreed to return to the saloon at 10 o'clock. "Wo can give you sonic big things in this 'line' if you will go to a little trouble. Wo know whore there's a 'cracky' lying low just now , who can talk to you all night , and he'll give you some almighty big points. " I replied that I would go to con siderable trouble to interview the man , nnd asked how the meeting could be brought about. "Easiest thing in the world , " ho continued. "Come back hero at 10 o'clock to-night and wo'll go with you. Mind , now , if you go to 'blow' on us to the detectives you'll got yourself in a 1111103 ! " I was free of duty after 9 o'clock that night , there being no meetings , lectures or outside business on th diary. I mentioned the fact of my engagement to the city editor , and ho warned me that I had bettor break it. The men might have aoino designs against mo , or might lead mo into troudlo IIo said so 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 , I set out for the thea ter. I was not four blocks from the ollico , when I ran against the two convicts. They recognized mo in n moment , and insisted that I should descend into a lusomcnt saloon and take a glass or n cigar. They anxi ously inquired if 1 intended to keep the appointment , and appeared dis appointed when 1 informed that other , engagements prevented. "It was only n stop-only two or , three blocks , " loinaikod Davo. "Wo are both hard follows , but wo wouldn't never think of harming you. U'o were just doing it to oblige. " The two talked HO much that T for got the words of the city editor , nni at length resolved to accompany them. I proposed to UHO only an hour's time but they said this was enough no only to hoar , "Crack's" story , but to examine his "kit" of burglar nnd safe blowing tools. HlusHcd fool that ' . was , to think that two burglars wen to take mo to the hiding place o another , and give me all their secrets knowing that I might "blow" 01 them in half an hour after ! Hut thought only of the item , Already could see a long column headed "Burglars and afo blowers. Jlow they work startling revelations , " etc. and I cared only for the item. Wo wont to the saloon wlxiro I ha < mot them in the afternoon and Dav wont out and loft mo talking with hi companion. It was almost 11 o'clock before ho came back , and then nfte making many excuses , ho Hlatod tha everything was all right and that w should proceed at once. I was inclined to hang back now as the hour was so lute , but I hu ( not the moral courage to back aquar lout , ard passed up the street wit ! 'them. I do not know how far w walked. Wo passed up ono street down another , turned hero and there and I finally got lost. Wo got into qunrtor of the city where 1 had never been than to ride more through in a carriage. I thought it odd that we should look for a "cracksman" in the aristocratic qunrtor of the city , but the men knpt plying mo with qucs tions in regard to my profession , and 1 had no opportunity to express my doubts or surprise. "You've got your levolvor , of courso' " inquired u.ivo , ns wo p.issed along. "No , Iloft it at tinollico , " 1 ro- plipd , but was next moment soiry that 1 had admitted tin- fact , as 1 siw Dave nivo his companion a sly nudge with his olbow.f New Orleans was not well policed in those days. Ono seldom sawn blue coat otl" the business streets cither day or night. Had we encountered one now , 1 should surely have loft the burglars to continuo on alone , as I had become nervous and afraid. Hut wo did not even meet any pedestrians. The night was cold mid chilly , and at that late hour most of the citizens wore in bed. "Hero wo are ! Niw.ilk softly , and keep your mouth shut ! " whis pered D.ivo , a.s wo entered an alloy. It was quite dark , but 1 could see that wo were passing down between the largo residences , the abodes of wealthy men. Duvo led the way , and ho presently halted at a g.xto , unlocked , it with a key , and in a moment wo 11 were on the lawn in the ronr of ono of J tlio houses. ] "Why , how's this ? Thw isn't " "Soo hero mister ' " , reporter' whis pered Sam , whipping out a long knife and catching mo by the collar. "Thoro's no use fooling you any longer ; you've got to go with us ! " "T won't ' do it ! I'll shout if you don't lot mo go ! " a replied. "You will , will you1" hisaed Dave , also displaying a knife , and fastening his fingers on my arm. "If you want to diu right away just raise one " ' squeal" I was so weak that 1 s.it down on a stone dog used as a lawn ornament , and while Dave hold me there Ham pulled oil'my boots. He then remov ed his own , took oil' both our hats , and then Dave continued : "Sam and you are going into the house after swag , and I'm going to watch. If you make ono cry or haim back I'll put this knife into you. If you go to raise an alarm in the house , Sam will kill you even if he has to swing for it. " It was nearly midnight now. 1 could hear no sound from either quarter , and I know that a shout , or half n do/.on of them , would not bring help before the fellows had killed me. I had got to go in with Sam or bo murdered outside , and I replied that I would go in. 1 had strong hopes that \\o could not get in , or that our operations would raise an alarm and scare the burglars away. Sam signified that ho was eady , nnd wo all proceeded to the ; ick steps. A veranda ran clear across the rear nd of the housct , which had a base- lent , and while U.ivo stood at lie foot of the stairs , Sam and mounted them. Ho first tried ho door. It was locked , and he in- ortod a pair of nippers into the key- lolc. A low oath escaped his lips , or the key had been removed , and 10 had no false ones. Softly as a cat , lie next tried ono of ho windows , but that was fast , and .nothor was tried with the same ro- iult. Then his "jimmy" came into day. Pulling the iron bar , which iad a "claw" at ono end , from under lis coat , ho inserted the "claw" un der the sash and gently bore dowif on ho lover end. The sash wont up a ittle , making scarcely any noise , and n two minutes tin nail which held it lown had given way. Had there > con a spring in the sash , ho could not have raised it without alarm. With his hands ho raised the sash o its full height , s'ippod something lotwocn it and the casing to prevent a all , and he then turned to me and whispered : "We are going in now. If you try , o play dirt on me , I'll murder you , if t's the last tiling I over do ! " There was no escape , and I followed lim in over the sill , hoping every nomont to hoar .sounds to show that , ho people had lieou alarmed. Wo iad entered : i Kuwing mom. A ma chine stood in one corner , and several mlf-finished gauiionts were lying on chairs. 1 saw tin's only after Sam iad opened his dark lantern. Wo novod softly to the door leading out , and I watched him as ho opened It. Although I was close beside the door , [ hoard no sound as ho turned the { nob. When ho know the bolt was TOO from its catch , ho lifted up ono ' . } \o door , so that it should not squeak , and in a moment wo were in a sitting room. Sam hold up the light , until ho saw .ho room was not occupied , and then wo passed on to n door leading into the hall. This was opened without noise , and Sam I ml the way to the foot of the foot of the stalr.s IIo loomed to know that all but the ser Hints slept above. "Now , do juit UK you HOG mo do mind how ! " he whispered , as wo got ready to ascend. Ho wont Ahead , holding his lantern 10 that the light shone down behind lim. With his loft hand on the rail ing , ho mounted two stops at a time , stopping on thu extreme edf'o of each stair that he touched , so that Uiuiu should bo no k < | iiuaking. I followed on , not dating to disobey him , and di rectly wo were at the head uf thu stairs , Here we found another hull , with doors le.uling into a parlor and into bedrooms. What guided him I do not know , but Sam passed by two or three doors and stopped at another and softly touched the knob , fuss ing the lantern over to me , with n warning shako of the hand , he trraspod | the knob ami turned it until ho found that the door was locked. Out came the nippers , and wore inserted into the key-hole , without the least noise. They grasped the key , and Sam twist ed his arm over to unlock the door , I expected to hour a click when thu bolt was withdrawn , but there was nt sound. I was amazed at Ins wonder ful skill. Ho then grasped the knot again , whispered to mo to blind tin light , and in ten seconds ho had swung , the door back. As it went back , I hoard the dee [ breathing of persons in sloop. Ban took the luntern , pinched my arm ant we entered thu room. Sinking dowi to the lloor he opened the lantern ii passed its light around , and Hindu ou that wo were in the bedroom of tin proprietor. A drees tuul other article ot female wear were lying on a lounge mm a coat and pair of pants were on a chair.Vo \ moved up to the ehnir , crawling like cnts. Sam h.uided mo the light , and ho carefully inspected the clothing. From t' < o coat he took a large wnllet and from the vest n gold watch. IIo placed both articles in his bosom and refused to meddle with the panta loons. Silver change or a bunch of kejs might have rottled enough to give nn alarm. 1 was in hopes that our ndventuro was ended , nnd that we should now leave the house. Hut Sam had other views. IIo had ) tist motioned for mo to move toward A dressing en.io in the other cornorof the room , when the slopping man drew a long brenth and turned over. The springs of the bed groaned in n fearful WAV , nnd I fully believed that the man was waking up. My heart wat almost in my mouth , and 1 pr.m'd th.it ho might not , 111 1 IIHMV that Sum would not hosilato to mundor him. Neither one of UH Imrdly l > ro\thod \ for live minutes , and then thoi egular brcuthingof thealeopor notified ni that ho wits fast n leop nimni. Sam placed thu huitotn on a fluir , opened it so that its light fell diiectly on the diosHiug e\so : \ , nnd on that alone , and then he nut his mouth to my ear and whispered. "CJoovor there midget the jewelryf Hemember , if you wako him up , I'll kill 1 you both. " AH 1 crawled aw ay ho stood , knife in hand , and stooped over the sleep- ini' man. If ho had not boon nearer thu door than mo 1 should have nt- tempted to escape out of the. room. Hut 1 renli/.cd that nny nlnrm would arouse the sleepers nnd that murder would be committed. I hnd a double inter est , now. If I wns not careful , 1 should bo the cause of a terrible crime , nnd so 1 crept across the room us softly ns possible , nnd was presently at the case. 1 had my mind mndo up not to take anything from it , but I knew that Sam wns watching me. and that I must make a show of searching. Kight on the top of the ease was a set of diamonds and n lady's gold watch. Those I covered with a hand kerchief nnd then pulled out thu drawers. Sam flared at mo through the aomi-darknoHH in a warning way , nnd raised his knife over the sleeper. Ho told me by his look ami action that if I made any noise he would murder the man. T pulled the draw ers out , mndo a show of tienrching , and then crept back to Sam and re ported that I had found nothing. He passed mo the light , crept across the room , and in n second had discovered the watch and diamonds nnd slowed thorn away. Coming back , ho beckoned to me that wo were ready to go dow n. For some reason , ho did not care to enter the other rooms , perhaps thinking ho had secured all the most valuable "swat ; ' ' in the ono room. Wo ob served the same caution going down stairs as in coming up. On thu way down it Hiiddonly Hashed over me that the men would murder me as soon ns getting clear of the house. They would not dare to lot mo escape to be a witness against them. They had wanted a tool to act the part which I had acted , mil when through with mo , they would remove all chance of my over appearing against them. I trembled so that I came near fall ing. I must escape them , but how I had almost determined to slam i door against Sam ns wo passed througl : the house , and then scream out , when , as wo passed down the hall , wo encountered Davo. Ho conversed with Sam for a moment , and then wo all passed along into the dining-room. They wore after thosilvor plate. Dave walked right up to the door of the closet , which wan at the head of the stairs loading down to the rooms of the servantu. The key had been for gotten and wns in the lock. As he carefully swung back the door wo saw thu plate glisten , and Dave passed mo the lantern. Sam crept to the table , removed th cloth , and then spread it on thu lloor , Dave passed into the closet , whicl was not ever three foot square , am : he passed out ono thing after another until only an ice pitch jr remained * Ho Roomed to have doubts of its inrity , nnd begun cutting nt it will { iis knife. Sam watched him for i moment , and then passed in to satisfy his curiosity. I wiu > beside the door , and Sam's Imnd rested on the casing , Now was niy chnnco. Like n dnrt ol lightning , I grasped the door , nnd us ho drew them out I turned the key , braced my shoulder against the door , and sung out , "Hobbors ! thieves' po lice1" OH loud as I could. It seemed an hour to mo before any one moved , though it was not threi seconds before n mnn-servnnt leapet out of bod. Snmo nnd Dave hnd n < show. With both in the closet , thor was no room for n rush nt thu door. They kicked until splitting n panel , and fired through , hoping to kill mo. Within nixty Hueondu two mon-ser- vimts and the nmstor of thu homo were in the dining loom , one of the men having a nhol gun. "I am , of the Daily ; " I hurriedly explained to them , " 1 have got two hurghira in here ! ( Jonio quick"1 Fortunately , ( ho inon understood me alight , and ollered mo no violence , \ \ lulu the nmHter informed the prm- onoru that ho would give them a done of buckshot through the door if they made any further demonstration , one of the men alarmed the neighbors and nftorwaids the police , nnd in about half an hour my friends ware invited to walk out and accept the ImndcudH , A more Ravage pair I nev er Haw. Dave shot nt ono of thu oflicora and wan in turn badly wounded - od , nnd Sam had his uo.su broken by n blow from a baton. They swore the moat fearful vengeance on mo , promising to roast mo alive. Hut I went on the witness stand , HUW them louvo for the ponitontinry for twenty years each , and then J mivilo a resolu tion to lot the interviewing bimiiuiHfi alone in the future. Small Comfort. When you are continually couxlilni night anil day , nimoylnir everylod ; nrounil yuu , and hopliiK it will KII away o UH own accord , you ait ) ninnliiK a d njer ( mm rink liotter ii'O Dr. THOMAS' Kl.KC TIIIC On. , an nnfitlllng roinoily In all sucl canoo. I n Slilnuy Moil , " \VolU" Jlohltli Itcnower , " ifrc.itcBt ic-n it cdy on curth for impntuucu , JeittmosH X unl debility , Sic , 91 , nt drugtritK ' 0 i 0 , ! ' , liDodinan'a. SPECIAL NOTICE CLOTHIER ! Corner 12tli and Farnliam Streets , WILL REMOVE About March 1 ! To the Large and Spacious Store lately Occupied by TOOTLE , MAUL & CO. , 1308 Farnliani Street , betw , 13th and 14th , I Have on Hand a Large and Well Selected Stock of MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING , Hats and Caps and FURNISHING GOODS , Which will bo Sold at Sweeping Reductions Before- Removing. . X.OT ox ? Single : Coats Men's and Boys' , Which Will Be Sold at Half Their Value. r YOU WILL DO WELL TO CALL ! v L. BRASH , Corner 12th and Farnham Streets.Ji3lco Ji3lco > U ( EDHOLM & E RICKSO N &ive the Bargains IN ALL KINDS OF JEWELRY WATCHES.CLOCKS , SILVERWARESOLID AND 1'LATED WARM AND DIAMONDS. At Prices that Suit Any Customer Who Really Wishes n , First- Oluas Article. STAR TINTED SPECTACLES Are also Sold Exclusively by us. ALSO WESTERN AGKENTS SMITH AMERICAN ORGAN CQ.'S ORGANS. EDHOLM & ERIOKSON , THE JEWELERS , Opposite the Post Office , PILLSBURY'S BEST ! Buy the PATENT PROCESS MINNESOTA FLOUR It always gives satisfaction , because it makes superior article of Bread , and is the Cheap est Flour in the market , Every sack warranted to run alike or money refunded.j VM. \ . YATES , Cash Grocer.