Print shows 'Policeman Puck' and Uncle Sam investigating a robbery at the Treasury, a safe has been broken into and a barrel labelled '150,000,000 $ Surplus' is empty;there is a hole in the floor which leads to the Congressional chamber, below. A crumpled notice on the floor of the chamber states 'Congressional Theatre - The Hit of the Season!!! 'The 40 Thieves' - Keifer manager, Robeson property man'. The robbery happens to coincide with the end of the 1st session of the 47th Congress. Created by Joseph Ferdinand Keppler (1838-1894). Dated 1882

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