He described the man fully, stated the name of the house which he represented, gave the fullest particulars as to his identity, and then requested to be informed if he had made his appearance in either of these cities.
To all these messages the answer was received that Edwards had not, as yet, arrived, although the chief at Milwaukee stated that he had met a friend of Edwards, who informed him that he had received a letter from the young man dated four days prior to the robbery, stating that he would be in Milwaukee in a few days, and that he would be accompanied by his wife.

As yet, however, he had not arrived, and nothing further had been heard of him.
This was a corroboration of the first suspicion regarding Newton Edwards, and was convincing of the fact that he had not done as he had informed his friends that he would do.

William was convinced, therefore, that he was upon the right track, and impatiently awaited the return of the operative who had been sent to the residences of Edwards' relatives.
The detective delegated for that purpose proceeded to the locality to which he had been directed, where he found a comfortable-looking, well-kept brick dwelling-house, and upon a metal plate upon the door, he noticed the name he was in search of.

Ascending the steps, he rang the bell, and shortly afterward was ushered into a handsomely furnished parlor, where he was greeted by a pleasant-faced lady, who announced herself as the sister of Mr.Newton Edwards.
"Is Mr.Edwards residing with you ?" inquired the detective.
"Not now," answered the lady, "he was here until Saturday last, when he left, saying that he was going to Milwaukee upon business.

I have heard however, that he was in town on Sunday last, but that I am not sure of." "Did his wife go with him ?" now asked the operative, hoping to obtain an interview with her, if possible.
"No, sir," replied Mrs.Andrews, with an air of sudden coldness and reserve, which was not lost upon the watchful man before her.