Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-08-10

neither Hungarian nor named De
Lasa; that no ma ter how far back his
power of Renaissance" might eX-
tend, in his present and immediate
form he had been born in this unre-
generate world in the tOy-making city
of Nurnberg; that he was noted in
bOyhOod for his great turn for inge
mus manufactures, but was very wild,
and a n1duUGiS Sujet. In his sixteenth
year he had escaped to Geneva and
himself to a maker of
watches and instruments. Here he
had been seen by the celebrated Rob
ert HOudin, the prestidigjtateur.- -
HOudin, recognizing the lads talents,
and being himself maker of ingen-
ious autOmata, had taken him off to
Paris and employed him in his own
workshops, as we'll as an assistant in
the public performances of his anus
ing and curious diablerie. After stay
with HOudon some years, Pfiock Has
Itch (Which was De La3a's right name)
had gone East in the suite of a Turk
ish Pasha, and after many years row.
ing in lands where he could not be
traced under cloud of pseudOnym5,
had finally turned up in Vienna, and
come thence to Paris.
Delessert mex turned his attention to
Mne. de Lasa. 1t was more difficult
te get clue by means of which to
know her past life; but it was neCessa-
ry in order to understand enough
about Haslich. At last, through an
accident, it became probable that
Nine. Aimee was identical with GER
tain Mime. Schlaft who had )een rath
conspicuous among the demi-mOnde
of Buda. DellesserJ posted Oft to that
encient city, and from thence went in
to the wilds of Pennsylvania to Med
eyes On his return, as soon as he
reached the telegraph and civilization,
he teiegraphed the Project from
Kardszag) Don't lose sight of my
man. nor let him leave Paris, l will
run HIM in for you two days after |
get back.
1t happened that, on the day Of De
desserts return to Paris, the Project
was absent, being with the Emperor
at CherbOurg. He came back on the
fourth day, just twenty-four hours at
ter the announcement of Delessert's
death. That happened, as near as
could be gathered, III this wise That
night after Delesserts return lie was
present at De Lasa's salon with tick
ct of admittance to seance. He was
very completely disguised at decrep-
id Old man, and fanCied that 1t was I'M
possible for any one to detect him.
Nevertheless. when he was taken into
the room, and looked into the crystal,
lie was actually hOrrOr-stricken 10 see
there picture of himself, lying face
down and senseless upon the sidewalk
ola street; and the message he re-
ceived red thus: "What you have
seen will be, Delessert. in three days
PrepareIr The detective, unspeaka-
bly, shocked, retired from the house at
once and sought his own lodgings.
In the morning he came to the office
in a state of extreme detection. He
was completely unnerved. In rela-
ting to brother inspector what had
occurred, he said THAT man can do
what he promises. | am doomed! !"
He said lie thought he could make a
complete case out against HaslIch al
as De Lasa, but could not do so with
out seeing the Project and getting III
structionS. He would tell nothing III
regard to his discoveries in Buda and
i'm Transylvania-said that he was not
at liberty TO do so-and repeatedly ex-
claimed, "Oh if NJ. lie Project were
only here" He was told to 60 to the
Project at CherbOurg. but refused, up
on the ground that his presence was
needed in Paris. He time and again
averred his conviction that he was a
doomed man, and showed himself both
validating and irresolute in his con
duct, and extremely nervous. He was
told that he was perfectly safe, since
De Lasa and all his household were
under constant surveillance : to which
he replied: you do not know the
man." An inspector was detailed t.
accompany Delessert, never lose sight
of him night and day, and guard Ovel
him carefully and proper precautions
were taken ir regard to his food and
drink, while the guards watching De
Lasa were doubled.
On the morning of the third day
Delessert. who had been staying
chiefly ind oors. avOwed his deterni-
nation to 60 at once and telegraph tC
VI. lie Project to return immedi-
ately. With this intention he and
his brother ulficer started out. just
as the got to hey corner of the Rue
de Lancry and the Boulevard. DeIes,
sert stopped suddenly and put his
hand to bis forehead,
"My God r he cried, ''the crys.
tai the picture p and fell prone up
on his face, insensible. He was Ia
ken at once to a hospital, but only
fingered 4 few hours, never regain
ing his consciousness. Under ex'
press instruction from the authorities
a most careful, minute, and thorough
autopsy was made of Delessert's body
by several distinguished surgeons
whose unanimous opinion was tina
the cause of his death was apoplexy
due to fatigue and nervous excite
ment,
As soon as Delessert was sent T.
the hospital his brother inspectO
hurried to the Central office, and d.
Lasa together with his wife and ever.
one connected with the establishment
we're at once arrested. De Las;
smiled contemperously as they tool
him away, Il knew you were com
ing; 1 prepared for it. You will b
glad to release me again"
1t was quite true that De Lassa hat
prepared for them. When the hous'
was searched it was found that eyer.
paper had been burned the crysta
globe was destroyed, and in the room
of the seances was a great heap, 0
delicate machinery broken into indis
tinguisable bits. THAT cost m,
| 200. 600 francs" said De Lasa, point
ing to the pile. "but it has been
good investment The walls ant
floors were ripped out in several places
and the damage to the prOpeltj va
considerable. In prison neither D.