Upon page 90, of the State Auditor's Report, will be found an entry of $80, paid to the Simmons Hardware Company of this city, for the apprehension of criminals and suppression of outlawry On first reading it, I was somewhat puzzled. The general impression obtained that this enterprising firm was engaged solely in the trade of hardware, cutlery, etc. The apprehension of criminals and the suppression of outlawry did not appear to be within the purview of their legitimate business. It is true that the senior member of the firm accepted from you the otfice of Police Commissioner, but finding that as fast as he caused criminals and outlaws to be convicted and jailed, you interposed your executive pardon, he, with his two honest colleagues, retired in disgust. I thought it my duty, as your historian, to inquire into the matter. I found that_3.

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