He had begun life with bright prospects, had entered into business with his own capital, but had failed after a short career, owing to his extravagant habits and his inattention to business.

After this he had traveled for several firms, and while it was believed he received a large salary, there were many who shook their heads at the stories of his dissipation which reached their ears from time to time.
This was information which was of some value, and opened up the way to accomplish an object which William had long desired.

He therefore requested Mr.Silby to introduce John Manning to Mr.Crampton, and directed Manning to accompany that gentleman to Independence, and by their joint efforts endeavor to obtain a photograph of Edwards.

This was attended to at once, and in a few days, through the assistance of the sheriff at Independence, we were enabled to secure an admirable likeness of the absconding burglar, although the same had been taken nearly two years prior to this.

A number of copies of this photograph were at once printed, and they were furnished to the various operatives who were at work upon the case.