The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1874-05-14

somewhere. | could not hear al be said
In addition to the bundle be gave him
what judged to DO few dollars ju
chsuge aud told him to come back in the
morning Then the young msu went
away. BY snd by Mr., Richards put ou,
( the gas and then I suspended work aud
went home.
/ Did you see Mr Richard. again?
asked.
/ Ye., Jaw him in the cigar store as I
passed
concluded my examination OF Nogel
with the question: Did you know Mr.,
/ Richards was murdered last night and all
the money in the bank stolen;
The German turned pale, aud exclsjm.
ed with much excitement, Murdered
10, Is it so5 You don't think II was me-
My wife ksirius knows came straight
I home
Oh, no! | said, don't think Il was
you You must not, however, tell any
one you have talked about It with me, or
| II may result in your being taken 80
court. He promised not to speak OF it,
and left him,
/ was now certain of nv ability TO clear
my client, rs could prove he was sent
on the mission to C. next want
ed to find some one that had seen him on
/ the train, but knew not where to obtain
the information. Every one was talking
of the murder, aud public feeling was in
deed bitter against Howard Burton
Stories Of his quarrel with Mr.. Richards
were circulated with the usual exaggera-
lions, and it seemed to be the unanimous
opinion that he was the cold booded
murderer, Still | was hopeful and re-
turned to C, feeling quite confident
of my ultimate success. On my arrival
| held an interview with Young Burton,
aud told him the result Of my visit to
k. He was overjoyed and express
ed himself confident OF being acquitted,
Returning to my office, looked up all
the reported cases that bore any resem-
bance to the one in hand, The exami.
nation Of my client was set down for the
next morning, at which time | went to
the Jail and accompanied him to the
court room, escorted by an under sheriff.
We found qaile formidable array OF
lawyers OF note representing the prose
cution. In addition TO the learned Dis
trict Attorney there were two astule
criminal lawyers who had been retained
by the bank officers 10 assist him. The
examination was very brief, and after
calling Mr. Richards servant aud re-
ceiving the testimony Of the hotel clerk,
Howard Burton was fully committed TO
answer the charges Of murder and rob
berry at the January term of the court.
"a" va" MAJ think Of some one YOU
know who saw you on the train from
K--to C on tie night Of the
murder? said l..
No, sir; TO one that | knew; but per-
haps the conductor VIII remember me.
He had to change five dollar bill fol
my fare, and grumbIed little about
that.
will see him at once, said | starting
to og0.
Do so, do so, said my client exCiledly.
Call 10 his mind the young man who had
pen over his ear. remember that on
leaving the bank hurrdly, neglected to
remove the pen which frequently carry
over my ear, after the manner of clerk.
went directly to the depot aud learn
cd that the conductor was in search OF
would arrive in about au hour. waited
all impatience, and on his arrival asked
him il he would do me the Kindness to
walk mp 10 the Jail aud see II he could
identify Mr.. Burton. lie willingly con
sented, and upon arriving at the prison
et's cell introduced him to my client
The couuctor gazed steadily at Young
Burton for momeut, then said:
Mr.. Burton, please put on your hat.
Burton did SO and again he looked at
him sharply, without change of couule-
nance.
Now, sir please put your left hand ia
your waistcoat pocket.
! was afraid the conductor was not 90
ing TO identify him, but rs young Burton
put his hahd Ia his wais,coat pocket the
lapel Of his coat was drawn back, reveal.
ing upon his vest au unique Masonic pin,
the badge OF a Knight Templsr.
fully identity him as the person for
whom | changed five dollar bill on my
train which left f. at six o'clock on
the evening OF December 2ith, aud as
ready to swear to 1t IN any court Of JUS
lice. You see, sir, exclaimed the conduc-
tor, we learn IN onr business to remem-
ber faces, and noticing pen over this
young mans ear, laughngy advised
him to take it down. Bat what called
ny attention principally to him, was the
fact that be wore Knight Templarz
badge stopped down to examine it
You see it Is very curiously made pin,
aud he remarked that be was not strictly
entitled to wear il il had formerly be.
longed 10 his father who was now dead.
/ shall be mos, happy to give my tesli.
mony IN your behalf Mr.. Burton. And
now, II | eau yet out will bid YOU good
evening. gestIemeu. 50 saying the gem
tleman withdrew.
saw tsat could prove All alibi and
thu. undoubtedly clear my client; bnt
vas ambitious 70 do more, wanted -
arrest and convict the guilty party. Thc
next thing for me 10 DO was to ,ee ,t.a