The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-05-14
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Suddenly, the Colonel turned pale. WIap-
ping the member in his handkerchief. he seized
the light, and rushed up stairs.
"For Heavens sake he cried with strange
agitation, "tell me i you know thisl II Il no
time to stand upon ceremony. Lookl"
And totally regardless Of the effect tho horrid
sight might have on his wife, the Colonel, IL
his agitation, threw .lsiSs the folds Of. hn
handkerchief, and revealed the hand.
Mrs. H. started back with horrOrl But in
an instant, turning pale, she bent eagerly for
ward, gazed moment at the hand, and, with
a shrek, fell liieless on the floor.
The Colonel rushed out, and met Jones on the
stairs.
''Raise no alarm, " he said in a husky Tone
$50 and saddle ny horse, aud bring him TO the
door-quick"
As soon as Jones had disappeared, the COL
Onel went out to see if be could discover any
trace Of the robbsr. There was nothing left
but blood which had gushed out in the grass like
rain. The robber was gone.
Mounting his horse and again charging Jones
to alarm no one, the Colonel rode to the hO-
tel.
And laundering at the door some minutes, be
sucreeded in bringing a waiter, who admitted
him, staring in stupid wonder to see young
Morgan's father arrive at such time, and with
so ghastly face.
as Morgan H. .withini" demanded ihe ool-
onel.
"I think he is. l saw him here in the
evening" was the reply. Shall 50 Up and
seef'
ashow me- his room said ihe Colonsl
ing into the hall.
The waiter proceeded him up stairs. Heat
ing a suppressed groan, he. looked around. The
Colone's hand was pressed upon his brow,
and his eyes fixed upon a dark spot on The
floor.
"What is that's" asked the Waiter.
go onl onl'' muttered the Colonel, in %
savage and husky voice that it had about the
the same effect as sharp bayonet in sending
the waiter forward.
They reached the door Of Morgan's ROOM
The Colonel wrung the door with his iron hand,
but the latch did not yield. Then with his
fist he thundered on the panel.
No sound came within.
"he is not in suggested the waiter.
With a rapid movement the Colonel held the
lamp to the key hole. The point Of the key
was visible. The door was locked from the in
side.
Leave mt" commanded the Colonel, turn
ing to the waiter.
Then placing his mouth near the door, he
said: "Morganl am alone-let me in. II is
your father that speaksl"
At that moment, short conclusion, like the
report Of pistol, sounded within the ROOM
Then some heavy body fell to the floor.
The Colonel staggered against the banis.
ter; and the waiter who was watching hin
below, ran up, crying murder, thinking he wa
shot.
"Hushl'' said the Colonel, in calm voice
standing erect, as pale as death before the wal
ter. go for an axe or bar. The door mus
be broken OPEN"
In few moments the lock was forced, AM
the Colonel, followed by the landlord and 9th
ers, rushed into the room There was a humai
body extended on the floor, which was coyere
with blood
"Horror!" calculated the waiter, "he has Gu
off his right handl'
"And blown out his brainsl" added the land
lord.
The Colonel looked at the ghastly distorte
face. 1t was that Of his only son. He was
corpsel
Every body thought the calamity would XII
Mrs. H., but you see her now, feeble sorrow
stricken woman, who never leaves her room, el
cept to visit the grave of the suicide.
The Colonel is different man. Since II
tragedy he has never been seen to smile. Z
stands like withered oak, dry and stiff, y,
strong in his decay.
We rode to the buryiDg ground. We woul
have entered and looked at the tombstone
the ering youth, but shrank from disturbir
the contemplation Of the mourners.
Mrs. H., was over the marble slab, and shet
! ding tears which ran down her thin face Ill
rain. The Colonel stood near by, erect-h
, arms folded on his chest, and his cold gray ey
fixed on the grave with look Of speechle
e grief. We left them alone with the dead.
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