The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-05-04


vessel from Brest to Southampton, with
a British crew, and from thence gone
to Philadelphia, where he had sold his
ship and discharged the crew. a de-
tective come to this country with the
watch and chain and an accurate descrip-
ton of the appearance and clothes of M.
Norette. He offered reward of SO, 900
for trustworthy information in regard to
the missing man, But after a long search,
both in Philadelphia and New York, he
returned to Havre, leaving the French
Consul at Philadelphia full power to pay
the reward to whomsoever would clear
up the mystery.
Bergman left immediately for the
City of Brotherly Love, where his ap-
pearance at the French Consulate with
the important gold chain, which was
found to fit exactly to the piece still at
tached to the watch still in the posses
sion of the Consul, created great sensa-
ton. The Consul went with him to
Baltimore, and the remains of the mys-
terious stranger were exhumed. They
were found in a remarkable state of pre-
servation, and several prominent physi-
clans were employed to examine them.
On the head several long bruises were
found. These had undoubtedly been in
iicted upon the unfortunate prisoner by
Policeman Rollins, but there was also a
deepcut in the scalp-undoubtedly pro-
duceds by sharp instrument. In the
stomach large quantity Of, narcotic
poison was found.
These disclosures created a profound
sensation in Baltimore. The Coroner was
compelled by the indignation of the pub
lie to resign his position while the
Mayor promptly discharged Rollins and
the Police Sergeant who had sent the
prisoner to the cell.
The Consul then took step which
did more than anything else to fasten
the guilt of the dreadful crime which had
been committed upon its infamous perpe-
traitors. He caused the remains of the
deceased prisoner to be embalmed, and
had them dressed in the identical suit
which the unfortunate man had worn at
the time of his death.
The corpse, inclosed in an air-tight
casket, was shipped TO Hayre, when it
was Immediately recognized as that of
the missing NJ. Norette. The authorities
there, however, kept the arrival of the
remains profound secret.
The procsrsur -du rei--prosecuting at
torney-called upon Thore, who was
still in prison, and said to, him..
"Thore, do you know that you are
about to be set at libertyp
"Thank Godl Thank God |" cried the
prisoner. I" ! knew my innocence would
be brought to light sooner or later"
" The missing III. Norette has turned
up, Thore." Thore turned pale upon
hearing this.
"Where is he 2" he asked, trying to be
as sunconcerned as possible.
He has written us from Baltimore" !"
"Ha !" calculated Thore, no longer
able to hide his agitation.
The proc,weur feigned not to notice the
prisoners excitement
Yes, from Baltimore" he said. The
crazy old fellow says that he got to that
distant city in America, and he can not
tell himself how"
When shah be released from
prison?' asked Thore, timidly.
When you mount the scafeld, assas-
sinl" thundered the official, suddenly.
Thore sank back upon his couch with
a grean.
| am innocent he murmured.
The proctweur left him without another
word. Next he went to the house OF
Granier Maurel, who had been released
from confinement few days before.
Monsieur Maurel," he said to the
nephew of M. Norette, az am sorry to
tell you that you will have to surrender
claims to the estate of your uncle"
Whyp asked Maurel, quickly.
Because your uncle is still aivel"
"You are jesting," replied Maurel,
with forced smile. Where is he ?'i
he asked then. .ts@
You shall soon meet him face to face,
Monsieur Maurel, replied the pro
cureur. "Will you now do me the favor
rof going with me p vs-s-s
Where tot -
"To the mairie.n
In order TO do what 2"
$40 welcome back your uncle to
Hayrep,
"Monsieur,n cried Maurel, "I beg you
W sS0P 49, uu0e1i.y Pieesons,y P1ae -
fieasantry 1 ten you tne e3act
truth. Your uncle Is there In the lden.
tlcal SUIT OF clothes IN winch ne was last
seen IN TINS Guy.
Maurel, man Of rare presence o.
,nihu, oIly s.nneu u!sualniu skine =.
ms hat' ne saie, WIN seeming iinoiner'
ence: =,
Let us go 10 tne marie.
Upon tnelr arrival tnere ne wss
usnered into aar1 room. Suadeniy u
was lghed up, and ne saw before him,
In an open CONN, the life-like remains
OF ms uncle. he could not repress
cry OF horror.
MY uncle = he gasped.
Whom you murdered said the pro
cureur, sterniy.
Maurel protested his innocence.
What sort of theatrical nonsense j,
thisf" he then exclaimed, with well
feigned atfectation of indignation. :" Il
you think that l brought about the
death of my wellbeloyed uncle, whose
demise nils me with profound grief, why
don't you try me upon the charge
Aye, monsieur, / defy you to do so r.