The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-06-20
A MOMENT OF ANGER;
The History of MIR. and Mrs
Brownlow's Quarrel
BY ROBERT HoTE.
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CHAPTER Iv-OOHrJHUnD.
Having made this important discovery.
Detective Ketcham decided that II must be
supplemented IL possible by the discovery
OF the body of the victim. He accordingly
procured chart OF the North river which
showed just how all the currents ran and
where the eddies are and the deepest POOLS
With this In hand he tried TO study how the
cloak could have fioated to that particular
point where il was found, and thus to trace
back its course to the place where it had
been thrown in. After diligent study he
decided that the river should be dragged at
APPOINT IN the vicinity OF the Forty-second
street ferry to Weehawken. This work was
at once undertaken under his direction. IL
had not been progressing more than few
hours before the searchers brought up 70
the surface what was at once taken to be
the dismal object Of their toll 1t was the
badly decomposed remains Of a woman. The
garments she had on had been torn and
worn SO much by the water that they could
not be identified, but it was hoped that in
the general form and feature OF the de-
ceased some mark might still be found that
would be recognizable. The body was re-
the Champion family were summoned to
examine it. They came confident that they
were to see there the body Of their relative
Mr.. Champion looked at the remains stead
lastly, admitted in hesitating voice that
it was hard TO tell because the face was SO
distorted and worn away that it unques-
tio1ably bore no resemblance 20 the face Of
his daughter, and yet he finally decided that
it was she. The other members Of the fam
lily conceded with HIM and the detectives
concluded that they had at last obtained the
evidence they sought
For three days previous to this discoy-
cry Mr.. Brownlow, by orders Of the chief,
had been left severely alone by the de-
tectiyes. There was one stationed on a
chair near the door Of his cell in such way
that every movement or sound that the
prisoner made could be heard, and so that
if he at any time eyinced desire 10 make q
confession there would be opportunity at
hand for him to do so. However, it had
been decided that no further efforts should
be made to induce him TO confess. On tae
morning after the discovery Of the body
andits identification by the Champion fam
NY the prisoner was summoned to hechiefs
private office. BE entered with a firm,
proud step and defiant demeanor.
Mr.. Brownlow." said the chief, in grave
tones, "to a man of your knowledge Of
human affairs and Of your age, it must be
apparent that your course in this extra
ordinary affair is such as will prejudice
very badly your case when it comes TO trial.
You must be aware that a search is con-
stantly going on TO get at the truth Of this
matter, the truth which you may yourself
disclose if you see fit to do so. You are I'M
derno compulsion to tell any thing about this
at present and yet you ought to see that it
will be to your great advantage to do so.
Bear in mind that whatever we may dis
cover now, we shall know of no extenuating
circumstances because Of your silence. II
will be highly important, therefore, for you
to let us know your side of the story before
the case goes further. If you choose TO
make confession you might at the same
time adduce circum stances which would
cause the court TO favor you when your
trial comes to an issuen
Mr.. Brownlow sneered slightly as he
answered in low voice:
"You have not yet proven TO me that my
wife is dead.n
'sIfis unnecessary to do so, !" responded the
chief; ''there is evidence enough not only
that she is dead, but has been foully dealt
with
.'Show me the body,n demanded Brown
low, with an Insolent, boasting manner.
Don't go too fast, Mr.. Brownlow," re-
piled the chief, calmly. 81 have not the
body here, but can show you this" Say
ing these words, he took from behind his
desk the opera cloak and displayed it be-
fore Brownlow. The prisoner became
dreadfully pale and appeared about to