Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery

Mississippi Outlaws and the Detectives Don Pedro and the Detectives; Poisoner and the Detectives

Difficulties.--Blind Trails and False Scents.--A Series of Illustrations showing the Number of Officious People and Confidence Men that often seek Notoriety and Profit through important Detective Operations. 21

Chapters

51. CHAPTER V.

_A moneyed young Texan becomes one of Mrs. Sanford's Lodgers.--The Bonds are seen, and their Numbers taken by the Detectives.--Mrs. Sanford Arrested.--Sudden and Shrewd Defense...

48. CHAPTER II.

_The Detectives at Work.--Mrs. Sanford Described.--Charlie, the Policeman.--Mrs. Sanford develops Interest in Government Bonds.--Chicago Relief and Aid Benefits.--Mrs. Sanford's...

49. CHAPTER III.

_The Dangerous Side of the Woman's Character.--Mr. Pinkerton makes a new Move.--Robert A. Pinkerton as Adamson, the drunken, but wealthy, Stranger.--A "funny" Game of Cards.--Th...

40. CHAPTER IV.

_Madame Sevier and Her Work.--Unaccountable Coquettishness between Man and Wife.--A Startling Scheme, illustrating the Rashness and Gullibility of American Business Men and the...

37. CHAPTER I.

_A Fraudulent Scheme contemplated.--A Dashing Peruvian Don and Donna.--A Regal Forger.--Mr. Pinkerton engaged by Senator Muirhead to unveil the Mystery of his Life.--The Don and...

46. CHAPTER X.

_The Fete Champetre.--A Grand Carnival.--The Disappointed Married Lover.--A Vain Request.--Unmasked!--A Shrewd Caterer and his Humiliating Demands.--An Indignant Deacon.--Don Pe...

50. CHAPTER IV.

_Connecting Links.--Mrs. Sanford's Ability as an Imitator of Actors.--One Detective tears himself away from her, and another takes his Place.--Mrs. Sanford's mind frequently bur...

44. CHAPTER VIII.

_Don Pedro anxious for Pietro Bernardi's Absence.--"Coppering the Jack and Playing the Ace and Queen open."--A Gambler that could not be Bought.--Splendid Winnings.--Diamond cut...

45. CHAPTER IX.

_Important Information from the Peruvian Government.--Arrival in Gloster of the Peruvian Minister and Consul.--In Consultation.--"Robbing Peter to pay Paul."--Mr. Pinkerton's ca...

41. CHAPTER V.

_The third Detective is made welcome at Don Pedro's.--The Senor is paid the first half-million dollars from the great Diamond Company.--How Don Pedro is "working" his Diamond Mi...

38. CHAPTER II.

_Madame Sevier, Widow, of Chicago, and Monsieur Lesparre, of Bordeaux, also arrive at Gloster.--Mr. Pinkerton, as a Laborer, anxious for a Job, inspects the Morito Mansion.--A T...

47. CHAPTER I.

_Mr. Pinkerton, at a Water-Cure, becomes interested in a Couple, one of whom subsequently causes the Detective Operation from which this Story is written.--A wealthy Ship-Owner...

42. CHAPTER VI.

_A Mysterious Stranger.--An unexpected Meeting and a startling Recognition.--An old Friend somewhat disturbs the Equanimity of Don Pedro.--The Detectives fix their Attention upo...

34. CHAPTER IX.

_Barton's Confession.--The Express Robberies and the Outlaws' subsequent Experiences fully set forth therein.--A Clue that had been suddenly dropped taken up with so much Profit...

43. CHAPTER VII.

When Pietro Bernardi left the Morito residence, he sauntered downtown in a leisurely manner, with Newton carefully following at a safe distance. Bernardi was evidently vain of h...

32. CHAPTER VII.

On the twenty-second of November, William learned that a letter had arrived at Gillem Station, postmarked Verona, Missouri, November 13, and he immediately took measures to obta...

28. CHAPTER III.

_"Old Hicks," a drunken Planter, is entertained by a Hunting-party.--Lester's Landing.--Its Grocery-store and Mysterious Merchants.--A dangerous Situation and a desperate Encoun...

31. CHAPTER VI.

_The Mother of the Farringtons, being arrested, boasts that her Sons "Will never be taken Alive."--Another Unfortunate Blunder by Amateur Detectives.--An interesting Fate intend...

26. CHAPTER I.

The southern and border states, since the close of the war of the rebellion, have been the frequent scenes of extensive and audacious robberies. This has been largely owing to t...

27. CHAPTER II.

The art of detecting crime cannot be learned in a day, nor can the man of business understand, without previous experience in the habits of criminals, the expedients which the b...

33. CHAPTER VIII.

While the telegrams were flying back and forth on Tuesday, the twelfth, Cottrell and Marriott were busily engaged. Early that morning Mr. Stone came to Verona, and told them tha...

39. CHAPTER III.

_Monsieur Lesparre, having a retentive memory, becomes serviceable to Don Pedro.--Diamond Fields and droll Americans.--A pompous Judge in an unfortunate Predicament.--The grand...

35. CHAPTER X.

After Barton had made his confession to William in St. Louis, the prisoners, Hillary Farrington and Barton, were kept separate, as the latter was afraid that Hillary would find...

36. CHAPTER XI.

_The last Scene in the Drama approaching.--A new Character appears.--The Citizens of Union City suddenly seem to have important business on hand.--The Vigilantes and their Work....

30. CHAPTER V.

William was quite sure, from the reputation and actions of Russell, Clark, and Barton, that they had been the leaders in the robbery, and he believed that Lester could give impo...

29. CHAPTER IV.

_The Captured Ruffians are desired for Guides, but dare not join in the Search for the Outlaws.--One of the Robbers is Taken, but subsequently Escapes from the Amateur Detective...

25. CHAPTER V.

A moneyed young Texan becomes one of Mrs. Sanford's Lodgers.--The bonds are seen and their Numbers taken by the Detectives.--Mrs. Sanford arrested.--She is found guilty of "Invo...

5. CHAPTER VI.

The Mother of the Farringtons, being arrested, boasts that her Sons "Will never be taken Alive."--Another Unfortunate Blunder by Amateur Detectives.--An interesting Fate intende...

13. CHAPTER III.

Monsieur Lesparre, having a retentive memory, becomes serviceable to Don Pedro.--Diamond fields and droll Americans.--A pompous Judge in an unfortunate Predicament.--The grand R...

21. CHAPTER I.

Mr. Pinkerton at a Water-cure becomes interested in a Couple, one of whom subsequently causes the Detective Operation from which this Story is written.--A wealthy ship-owner and...

19. CHAPTER IX.

Important Information from the Peruvian Government.--Arrival In Gloster of the Peruvian Minister and Consul.--In Consultation.--"Robbing Peter to pay Paul."--Mr. Pinkerton's Car...

20. CHAPTER X.

The Fete Champetre.--A grand Carnival.--The disappointed married Lover.--A vain Request.--Unmasked!--An indignant Deacon.--Don Pedro taken to Peru in a man-of-war, where he is c...

23. CHAPTER III.

The dangerous Side of the Woman's Character.--Robert A. Pinkerton as Adamson, the drunken, but wealthy Stranger, has a violent Struggle to escape from Mrs. Sanford, and is after...

10. CHAPTER XI.

The last Scene in the Drama approaching.--A new Character appears.--The Citizens of Union City suddenly seem to have important business on hand.--The Vigilantes and their Work.-...

4. CHAPTER IV.

The Captured Ruffians are desired for Guides, but dare not join in the Search for the Outlaws.--One of the Robbers is Taken, but subsequently Escapes from the Amateur Detectives...

24. CHAPTER IV.

Connecting Links.--Mrs. Sanford's Ability as an Imitator of Actors.--One Detective tears himself away from her, and another takes his Place.--Mrs. Sanford's mind frequently burd...

15. CHAPTER V.

The third Detective is made welcome at Don Pedro's.--The Senor is paid the first half-million dollars from the great Diamond Company.--How Don Pedro is "working" his diamond min...

2. CHAPTER II.

Difficulties.--Blind Trails and False Scents.--A Series of Illustrations showing the Number of Officious People and Confidence Men that often seek Notoriety and Profit through i...

3. CHAPTER III.

14. CHAPTER IV.

18. CHAPTER VIII.

22. CHAPTER II.

8. CHAPTER IX.

12. CHAPTER II.

11. CHAPTER I.

16. CHAPTER VI.

7. CHAPTER VIII.

9. CHAPTER X.

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17. CHAPTER VII.

6. CHAPTER VII.