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A THIEF DETECTOR. ?
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Onu Man's Employment in ^
t? Now York Store.
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A Private Detective who Mingles with ^
the Throng of Shoppers. n(
I' A. tall haughty young woman, wrapped
in furs, with large diamond earrings,
anoved lazily through the throng of shopper#
in an uptown dry goods establishment
the other day. She viewed with ^
indifference the great variety of objects
exposed for sale, and chatted gayly with vj
a young and stylish dressed companion, q
casting liaughty looks of displeasure at jj
the more vulger shoppers whenever, as
frequently happened they were rude ^
enough to jostlo against her. A hand- ^
; some Japanese leather shopping satchel ^
swung from her left arf||. and in a harder
jostle than any she had yet received, the q
spring snapped and the satchel swung rj
pen. Inside lay a purse, some loose w
greenbacks, and odd change temptingly rp
exposed to view. The fair owner con- ^
turned her elegant walk utterly oblivious
f the danger threatening her purse. n(
A stylish young fcllew who had been je
darting hither and thither in the throng C{
suaacniy rested iiis eyes on the open ^
satchel. They twinkled for a moment,
and then lie became very earnest and ap- CI
parently very anxious to reach the street. jc
He forced his way up to the satchel, dex- j.c
. tcrously hid it from view, and slyly stole
Itis hand into its depths. He was about h,
to withdraw it again, when he met with r{
a sudden and unexpected shock. A Q(
stout, heavily built man, with his over- a
coat buttoned up to the ears, who had ^1
fceen moving slowly with the crowd, ap- b;
parently indifferent to everything and tr
everybody, had suddenly taken a violent jr
interest in the dapper young man, and it y
was his hand which had arrested the ^
thief just as he had started to remove Bj
purse and money from the open satchel. 8j
The young lady turned around with a
slight scream, much disturbed, and there
was a commotion in tho immediate C(
neighborhood.
"Keep your satchel closed, Madam," a,
remarked the stout man calmly, and be- ^
fare she had recovered from her fright he ^
lad disappeared with the thief in his
custody. w
A reporter for tho Sun, who had eI
+ it. * * * " - ?
?aw,ucu iuu lurugoing, ionowea the two g(
men into a private office at one end of ar
the second story. eE
"I should think that you would know
enough to keep out of here," said the ^
stout man angrily to the thief. w
Uhe latter laughed carelessly and eub- gj
mitted to being so arched without a mur- ,
rl
"What's the odds," he returned with a OI
y(
"The bosses won't have us arrested, so q
we run no risks. Once in a while we q
Strike a duffer when you're off gallivanting
with the daisies. That was a pretty
l?T you spoiled just now, though," he
added regretfully. ''Won't you come CI
out and have something?" vc
"Not just now," replied the stout man at
ironically, "but I'll see that you get out." ar
ll"I am the house detective." he said a I w;
little later, after having conducted his to
charge out of a side door. "I have been nc
m detective nearly all my life, and I owe if
my present place to the fact that I know it<
by sight every professional thief and of
pickpocket in the country. I get a large N
alary for doing nothing but walk up and a :
down through the store all day, and am 6.
entirely my own master. I have several ca
assistants also, but I am responsible for
all. If a pockctbook is lost, an article "]
taken from a counter, or a clerk knocks ab
down, I am held to answer, so that I am ve
obliged to keep my eyes wide open all im
the time.; a j
*'People are very careless. A dozen a
times at least every day I have to warn ke
fttdies - that their shopping satchels are th
open, or that they have laid their purses m
mb the counter while examining goods. an
"It is a rule of this house to avoid pub- wi
ficity as much as possible in the matter in
Of arrests. If I find a thief, even in the fe<
act of stealing, I simply take away his ^
booty, search him carefully for other
stolen goods and then put him out. If I hs
And him in the crowd, even when he is
not plying his trade, I search him just
the same and put him out. I use no dis- h
, guise. The thieves know me and I know ao
them. They submit to search rather mi
than arrest, and in that way we keep th
from the public the fact that thieves freque
tit this place. There is no doubt that Bi
they do come here in largd numbers as xji
well as to every other largo store. Some or
ef the biggest criminals in the country
kave been in this storA. Thnr fromionf aj
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the art stores very much, for there they
kave a chance to make rich and unsuspecting
acquaintances.
"Besides watching for thieves from di
\ Outside, I have to keep my eyes on the yc
employees. I am supposed to know what
they all do, inside and out of the store, he
from the superintendent down to the gc
crab woman. If the superintendent is a
thinking man or the cash girl eats more wi
eandy than her wages would pay for, the lil
trm wants to know it. If the young
gletic there spends his nights going ja
round town, I am expected to keep my w<
?ye on him. I take'orders from no one
bat . the.firm itself, and, although I be-1
tferc I am popular with the .employees, I he
dw know that I am feared by them, for an a
lllfcfc- /' V
il report from me would be immediatef^tiweed
by the delinquent's discharge,
lio firm trusts me, and I am proud of it,
it it's a trying and responsible place all
lo same."
The reporter watched the detectivo as
; slowly moved away, apparently seeing
)thing but his little piercing eyes takg'in
everything within their range of
sion.?New York Sun.
A Level-Headed Brakeman.
A number of years ago a stubby young
an with a big mouth and solid-looking
:ad was taken on the Galesburg dision
of the Chicago, Burlington &
uincy Railroad as a freight brakeman.
o seemod to pay no attention to tho
jorts indulged in by his fellow brakcien
when off duty, but spent most of his
me around tho shops learning how to
in engines and picking up information
)out tho machinery of railroading,
no day a tall, clerical-looking man was
ding in the caboose of tho train on
hich this young man was employed,
he tall man seemed to take a kindly
iterest in tho young brcakman, who anvered
his questions courteously, but did
at permit the passenger to interfere in the
ast with his duty. Finally the train
ime to a standstill, and it was found
lat it had met another freight train at a
;ation where the side track waj not long
lough to hold either train. The probm
presented was: How were the trains
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i yuu uy uuuu oiucr f in tnis aay tnat
ould be solved very easily, but it so
appened that at that time, when rail>ading
was a very different matter,
cither conductor had encountered such
condition of affairs and both supposed
lat one of the trains would have tv
ack up to a station with a longer side
ack. As the conductors were discuisig
this the tall passenger and the
oung brakeman came up to them.
Phen the young man understood the
tuation he said to his conductor, reject
fully :
"You can get by."
"How, I'd Uke to know ?" said the
>nductor.
The young brakeman picked up a stick
id marked out in the mud what is now
nown to every railroad man as "sawing
p." The trains were sawed and went
leir way. The next day the young man
as called to the division superintendlt's
office, where he met the tall passen;r?Superintendent
H. H. Hitchcock?
id was taken into his more immediate
uploy, where he learned telegraphy and
jcame a train despatcher. In a short
me the office of master of transportation
as created, and the young man was
ven that place. From that day he has
-own rapidly, and now the man who
des over the Chicago & Alton Railroad
i the general manager's pass reads that
>ung brakeman's name at the foot of it
H. Chappell, general manager.?
hicsago News.
General Batter's Hand-Organ.
The "Washington correspondent of the
leveland Leader has heard the first true
srsion of the monkey and hand-organ
ory which has been privately told in
my circles, now and then, but not aiays
correctly. A trcasurv official said
Butler: "Well, General Butler, I have
> doubt these accounts are all right, and
you will explain satisfactorily one other
jm I will pass them. Here is a charge
$50 for a hand-organ and a monkey,
ow, what possible use a hand-organ and
monkey would be to the United States
overnment, or to you as its General, I
nnotsee."
General Butler then told the follow:ng:
[t was the hottest time of my campaign
out Baltimore. The Confederates were
iry close-mouthed, and I could get no
side news of their doings. One day I saw
jreat crowd gathering round a man with
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w.uu-vigau wuw uau a very large mony.
As I drew nearer I noticed that
e man playing the organ looked very
uch like a smart Irishman whom I had
aong my soldiers. I said nothing, but
cnt back to my headquarters, and callg
up the Irishman, in whom I had perct
confidence, I gave him some money
id told him to go and buy out the mujian.
He did so. He bought the
ind-organ, the monkey and tae mujian's
clothes, and paid $50 for tuem.
ressed in these I sent him out as a spy.
e travelled all the surrounding country
id gave me some very valuable inforation.
This information was worth
ousands of dollars to the United States
Dvernment, and," concluded Gentral
ltler, "you can thus see why it paid the
aited States to pay $50 for a handgan
and a monkey."
It is needless to say that the oxplana>n
was satisfactory.
Donbljr Uwfortnuate.
ur?n tt?? !
v/iaic*^? TT uiij iicmj, iiuis is prei/tj" n?
ict. Mother was hero to supper and
>u never made your appearance.
Henry?Very sorry, my love?couldn't
ilp it. Met Boojum?would have me
> to the theatre.
Olara (suspiciously)?Indeed! What
\a the play about? You kn?w I always
to to hear. 1
Henry?Sorry I can't oblige you. Boom
talked to mo so that I didn't hear
ard.
Clara?What did you see f
Henry?Nothing. Boojum's sister and
or hat sat in front of me.?Philadelphia
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P ALMET T<
THOS. McCET
of the largest SALOON in tha up-connt
advertisements. The half is not menti
prepared for fall trade. The Palmetto H
Foreign and Domes
the best the market affords. He 1
Rye and Corn, Irisl
Apple, Peach, California and F
He can cheerfully recommend his {
mixed drinks with all the DELICIOUS t
I'ERATE DRINKS. His speoialty is a 1
GENTLEMEN'SRESOR
and yon will not forget again. .
A G-ood Line of Tobaci
Beer a
CUNNINGHAM
HAV1
Their Lame and 1
FALL AND V\
Consisting i
Foreign and Doi
N O T
HATS, HATS, I
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HARDWARE, HAS
Groceries, Groceri
Crockery
At Lower Prices than they were
PAVILION NOTE
CIIRLESTON, 8.
(First Class in all its Appointme
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RATES, S2.00, $2.50.
' Excellent Cniseno, large airy rooms,
Passenjjer Elevator. Electric bell and lig
Heated rotunda centrally located.
Oct I, '64-tf
QENTRAL HOTEL*
Mrs. M.W.THOMA.3, Propriotre
Broad Street, Augusta, Qa.
jgXCHANGE HOTEL,
Greenville, S. C. *
The Only Two-Class H01
in the World.
W. R. "WHITE, proprietor,
J^TEW DINNER HOUSE,
Greenwood, S. 0.
Kept by Mrs. F. Q. PARKS. Cheap ra
First-class fare.
June 16th, 1882-tf. 11
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rpHOMSON & THOMSON,
Attorueys-at-Law,
Abbeville; S. C
iSyOfflce in rear Mr. Lee's.
Jane 8th, l?85-tf.
QALHOUN & MABRY,
Attorneys aid Counsellors at Lav,
Abbeville C. H., S. C
' Office formerly occupied by Judgo The
son. tf-5<
robt. r, nemphill. wm. p. calhol
PJEMPHILL & CALHOUN,
Attorneys-at-Law,
Abbeville, S. C
Will practice in the Courts of the Sti
It. W. PKBBIN T. P. COTHB.
pEBRIN & COTHRAN,
Attorneys-at-Law,
AbbkVxlxiP, 8. 0
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3 Salooni
'TICAN, Proprietor
O'. don't intend to dupe his customers by false!
loned in the three Abbeville papers. Heis well I
ouso is well Btooked with everything in tho lino of'
?tic Wines and Liquors,i
ias cot Liaaors nine veam old. Onnil nH
i and Scotch Whiskies,
Tench Brandies, C
Porter, Ale and Fresh Lager Beer.'
foods to the public for MEDICINAL USE, and^ ?.
LEVERAGES of the senson. Also COOL., TEM-' *
arge stock of PURE GOODS, Call at the
T. NO. 4 WASHINGTON ST.;
thomas mcgettigan. s
do and Cigars. Budweisen ?
l Specialty. 47 &
TEMPLETON 1
S IN STORE
fell Selected Stock of
f INTER GOODS,
n Fart o? ^
mRQtin flrv RnnHk r
uvviav # i J vvwiv^ U
JONS,
IAT8,
)OTS ^ 1ST33 SHOES'
LDWARF, HARDWARE,
es, Groceries, H
yn Crockery, Crockery.
rer Offered Before. l-tf-22
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EHBORSED BT BETTER AND , OTTISTSAS
J^^teCBEAPEBTHi Is
nS' fBACTICALLTRWJ^ AMY j?
Mmatt S E- 2
rhti? Over 500 [WMB1 8end foi th
I BAntitlfiiB SHKSMm! Price List ?
MANUPACnjKRD BY ' '
MONUMENTAL BRONZE COMPANY, MUDQEPOBT.
CONN.
tel J Ms^
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Centennial Saloonj
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Jfnr fhu vflftf Trill Ha fnnnrl
tea. I
li Absolutely Pure Spirits, a
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Sorth Carolina copper distilled Corn, Finest e
brands of Eentuoky Rye, from ?
92, to 86 Per Gallon. Q
iiportei Cognac Brandy a Specialty. f
ALSO
Ales, Porter, Champagnes, &c.
*?? in faot all the popular and standard good*
" that can be obtained. Together with
an assortment of
Tobacoos and Fine Cigars
t that oan not be excelled in quality.
Persons needing suoh goods would not be
>m- humbugged by buyipg from tbem.
D The place is second door from Oourt
House.
O'DOHHELL & CUNNINGHAM
Proprietors,
ABBEVILLE, 8. Q,
jafa 14-tf 81
A LL the new shades in Hats and Bonnets
ite. xjL with Ribbons, Birds, Flowers, ftatins
4 and Velvets to match.
? 52 B. M. RADDON A CO.
gUGENE B. GARY,
Attorney and Counsellor-at-Lawf
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GOODVE
Carriage Re
"iAN BE FOUND TFTE LARGEST STO
-J l'lirotnrio. Konrt Uartn, Plantation Wagons (nil
[araos* Saildtes. Boltine, lonthor of all kinds, W
lirty day* I will OFFER SPECIAL BARGAINS I
IES nt Icrs than Manufacturers' Prices. TheBe !
rn makes: which I will fjnarantoe equal to the be
inco yoursolvea that they ore absolato bargains,
Am R. GOOI
(Smccssor to R. H. May & Co.,) OP]
I AUGUSTA. G
DAY * TAI
Arc Now Receiving a F
CARRIAGES AN
FOR THE SPRL
AT PIUCIlS TO SUI
Ind Never Before Attained, in tl
re are enabled to give our customers every
at the closet possible cash prices.
CHILDREN'S CVRRIAGES
The finest assortment of HaNDBAGS and t;
RUNKS, WHIPS and UMBRELLAS.
THE WILSON, CHILD'S & CO.'S PHIL A.
TENNESSEE WAGONS, 1, 2 and 4 Horse.
DAY & TANNAIIILLL'S ONE AND TWC
EXPRESS AND DELIVERY WAGONS.
AXLES, SPRINGS, HUBS, SPOKES, &c. 1
HOYT'S LEATHER BELTING. The best
LACING, RIVETS, Etc. OAK and HEMI
CALF and LINING SKINS, LASTS, THRI
HARNESS and SADDLES. WE CALL PA
ARNESS DEPARTMENT, IN WHICH WE
DAY & 1
WHITE BR
Would call the attention of buyers to a E
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unusually large and attractive. They have the
ive ever offered. They hava also some handaora
Jtment of Black and Colored VE_jVETEENS 1
nice line of Wool Gaces in all colors, the latest
Their stock of BLACK CASHMERE cannc
maaal care in the selection of these goods, and
color, quality and price. A good line of JERSE
It would astonish any one to see how very che
is season. Buyers in this line would do well to
WHITE IB JEt
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CARPETS are so very cheap as to be in th
ARPETS and RUGS can be found at the store <
The above are only a few lines in which Hpec
The General Stook of Fall and Winter Goods
WHITE B R <
3 the largest, best assorted, anymore attractive
lete in all departments.
The Human Eye ai
JOSEPH 2
OPTIC
luperior toany other in use, constructed in acco
f nature in tne peculiar form of a uONCAVE-C
o the organs of sight, and perfectly natural to tl
o the human vision ever invented.
I. SMU
nd is traveling at this time throughout the Stat
nown his Theory and Practice, and at the same tl
lis Spectacles have been tried thev are snoken o
eatimonials will certify; the original and mnny
is rooms. Ho at the same time wishes to be n
ling quacks who merely sells yon n pair of glai
aay never see again. He has established in Ang
a case you should happen to lose or break your (
at small nominal sum, as it is his custom to ke<
ilea him to know juat the glass yon have pnroha
rom such men as Judge Tottle, Govenor Colqu
sopt.lOflfc85.
CLOTHING ! CLOTHI
MUler &3i
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spository.
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CK OF CARRIAGES, BUGGIES,
I flizes, 1 to G ho>-?e,) Single and Doable
agon Material, <fco.. Ac. For the next
N A LOT OF OVEN AND TOP BUGBuggieR
are all Fine Northorn and Eaat>3t?
Call and examine them and con*
)YEAR, AgantP.
GEORGIA RAILROAD BANK,
[fl/vnmi I FACTORY, 703
EORGIA. I Eli?8 ^t
MNAHILL,
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ine Assortment of
DBUGGIES
NG- TRADE,
T THE TIMES!
ie History of the Business
advantage by purchasing our good
Call and be convinced.
IN GREAT VARIETY.
SATCHELS ever brought to the city*
WAGONS, all sizes.
HORSE WAGGONS.
RUBBER BELTING and PACKING,
in the world.
jOCK SOLE LEATHER.
3AD, CEMENT, Etc.
RTICULAR ATTENTION TO OUR
1 EXCEL IN QUALITY and PRICE.
rANNAHILL,
Augusta, Ga.
OTHERS
'ew Specialties: Their stoekof
> cheapest line of BLACK SILKS they
e Colored Silks. They have a good as:or
Dresses and Trimmings. They have
thing for tine Dresa Trimmings.
it be surpassed. They have bestowed
are assured they are all right in regard
1Y JACKETS, cheaper than ever before,
nr. Tfr.iKNF.r,? nnri TtT.A"VTCFITS am
examine the stock of * ^jj
OTHERS
e reaoh of all. A. good assortment of
af WHITE BROTHERS. *
ial Bargains can be had.
i now offered to the pu'btio "uy
OTHERS,
than they have ever carried. It is com-. f
sep.30,1885-2m.
rid Spectacles.
SILVER,
rdanoe with the science and philosophy
30NVEX ELIPSE3. admirably adapted
tie eye, affording the best artificial help
STABL1SHED A
> EYE GLASS EMPORIUM
JITJf OF AUGUSTA.
e of Georoia for the nnrnose of makinar
itneintroducing those Lenses. Wherever
f in the highest terms, as the following
others can bo seen and examined at
inderstood that he is not one of the travjses
at exorbitant prices and whom yon
usta, at present, 548 Broad Street, where
glasses, he willfreplace the same for you
>p a i Agister of all he sails, thereby enased
from him. These testimonials are
iiti General Gordon and a host of others.
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NG! CLOTHING!
J[ ^.OOK at the old gent above in a
badtix isn't he with his pants all
onggy and no fit? My friends do
you wish to avoid getting into just
uch a scrape? Then when you
make up your mind to buy a suit of
clothes come right along to our
store and have your measure taken
and have your clothes made to order
by the very best
TAILORS IN THE COUNTRY.
and then if they arc baggy and \
don't lit, just say to us "send these
clothes right, back, I don't want
them and wont have them." iiore\
over, we would not let you keep
^ them ourselves if they did not 'fit
you. we are not working tor a fall
trade, but a trade we can by giving
entire aatiafaction hold in the future.
Remember our motto is "no J|
fit no pay. fl
We are yours truly, V
rotlxers.
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