Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-06-27
a MOMENT OF ANGER;
The History OF Mr.. and Mrs.
BrownloW's Quarrel.
BIZ ROBERT HorE.
cHAPrER Iv-conr,uurp.

BIZ ROBERT HOTE.
CHAPTER Iv-CONTsHUHD.
Having made this important discovery,
Detective Ketcham decided that it 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 hoated to that particular
point where it 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
a point in the vicinity of the Forty second
street ferry to Weehawlzen. This work was
at once undertaken under his direction. 1t
had not been progressing more than a few
hours before the searchers brought up to
the surface what was at once taken to be
the dismal object of their toll. It was the
badly decomposed remains OF a woman. The
garments she had on had been torn and
worn 80 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-
moved to the morgue and the members OF
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-
tiOnably bore no resemblance to the face OF
his daughter, and yet he finally decided that
it was she. The other members of the fam
lily conceded with hum and the detectives
concluded that they had at last obtained the
evidence they sought.
For three days previous to this discov-
cry Mr.. Brownlow, by orders Of the chief,
had been left severely alone by the de-
tectives. There was one stationed on a
chair near the door of his cell in such q way
that every movement or sound that the
prisoner made could be heard, and so that
if he at any time evinced desire to make
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 the
morning after the discovery Of the body
and its Identification by the Champion fam
lily the prisoner was summoned to the chiefs
private Office. He entered with 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-
1tantly going on to get at the truth of this
natter, the truth which you may yourself
disclose if you see fit to do so. You are I'M
Ter no 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. It
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
,-ause the court to favor you when your
trial comes to an ISSUE"
Mr.. Brownlow sneered slightly as he
answered in a low voice:
"You have not yet proven to me that my
wife is dead"
"Itis 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" demanded Brown
low, with an lnsolent, boastlng 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
faint. He could not talk. His eyes were
| fixed on the cloak and his livid face was
covered by an expression of terror, which
| left no doubt in the mind of the detective as
to his guilt.
tWhere has this been foundF' asked
Brownlow, in a choked voice.
''You know better than II answered the
detective, ''where it should be found"
There was moment of silence, during
which Brownlow, stunned. seemed to turn
! over in his mind the most sinister recollec-
| tons.
"Do you still persist in your denials'
asked the chief.
81 do.''
The interview was brought to an end and
the prisoner taken back to his cell. Two
hours were allowed to elapse before any
thing was said to the prisoner. The detect
i've on guard heard him pacing up and down
in his cell necessarily, but that was all.
Then he was summoned to the door of the
prison, where he was placed in closed car
rage anG driven rapidly up town. 1t
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