Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

80 We arrive at the shape aud size of
the crown; and the height 10, at
least presumable. Now the assas.
sin put his hands on the top shelf of
the cupboard to get at its contents.
II he had been very tall man he
could have seen them without touch.
ing the shelf, and II q very short
man he would have stood upon q
chair; consequently he must have
been little above the middle height.
You seem troubled about the um.
brells and cigar, holder; but they are
very simple. This lump of earth
preserved an admirable impression,
not only Of the point, but even Of
the little wooden shield which
holds the silk. Then as for the CT.
gar, here is the end of q trabucos
that found In the ashes. Ia il bit.
tent No. Has it been mOistened
with salivaf No. Then he who
smoked it used a cigar. holder"
LecOq was unable to conceal his
enthusiastic admiration, and noise.
lessly rubbed his hands. The com.
missary appeared stupefed, while
the judge was delighted. Gevrol's
face, on the contrary, was senslbly
elongated. AS for the brigadier, he
was overwhelmed.
"Now," continued the old fellow,
"follow me closely. We have traced
the young man into the house. How
he explained bis presence at this
hour ! do not know; this much is
certain, he told the widow he had
not dined. The honest woman was
delighted to hear it, and at once set
to work to prepare meal. This
meal was not for herself; for in the
cupboard find the remains OF her
dinner. She had dined on fish; the
autopsy will confirm the truth
of this conjecture. You can see the
rest for yourself. There is but one
glass on the table, and one knife.
Who was this young mani Evident.
~ the widow looked upon him as u
man of rank superior 10 her own; for
in the small plate-closet is q table.
cloth suitable enough for her, but
but not at all good enough for him.
For her guest she brought out
one of white linen, and much hand.
sOmer. For him she sets this mag.
niticent glass-a present, no doubt
and this knife with the ivory han.
die"
"That is all true" murmured the
Judge, "very true"
"Now, then, we have got the young
msn seated. He began by drinking
a glass of wine, while the widow was
putting her pan OF the fire. Then,
his heart failing him, he called for
brandy, and swallowed about five pc.
tits verres. After an internal strug
gle of ten minutes (the time it must
have taken to cook the ham and
eggs TO the point they have reached
the young man arose and approach
ed the widow, who was leaning for
ward over her cooking. He stabbed
her twice in the back; but she was
not killed instantly. She half arose
selling the assassin by the hands
while he drew back lifting her rude
~, and then hurting her down in thu
position which you see her.
"This short struggle is indicated
by the posture Of the body; tor, woun,
ed in the back, 1t is OH her back sh'
ought to have fallen. The weapon
used was sharp and pointed, and
unless am deceived, was the enc
of u foil, broken off and sharpened
BY wiping the weapon upon his vic
tins skirt, the assassin leaves us thi
indication. He was not, however
hurt in the struggle, though th
victim must have chung with death
grip to his hands; but as he has no
left his gray gloves"
"Gloves! Why. this is romance,
exclaimed Gevrol.
"Have you examined the dea'
woman's finger nails NJ. Gevrol
No. Well, do 80, aud then tell N
whether | am deceived.
1.-THE woman now dead we com
to the object of her assassination
What did this we'll dressed yOun
gentleman wantf Money! Valuables
No! no! hundred times, no! Wha
he wanted, what he sought, an
what be found, were papers, doct
meuts, letters, which be knew to b
in the possession of this unfortuf
ate woman. To find them he ha
overturned everything, upset tn
cupboard, unfolded liuen, broke
J open the secretary, OF which he c0al
not find the key, and even emptie
, the mattress of the bed.