The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-02-21
the TRIAL.

CHAPTER XVII
Tm TRIAL Z
In spite Of tho utmost vigilance on tho
part Of the police, and the offsr Of large
reward both by Cation, on behalf Of the
accused, and by Mr.. Frettlby, the inuch de-
sired Sal Rawlins still remained hidden. The
millionaire had maintained most friendly
attitude towards Brian throughout tho whole
affair He refused to believe him guilty, and
when Cation told him Of the defense Of
proving an Alibi BY means Of Sal RawlIns,
he Immediately offered q large reward,
which was enough in itself to not every
person with any time on their hands
hunting for the missing witness An Aus
tralia and New Zealand rang with the ex-
tremely plebeian name Of Sal Rawlins, the
papers being full Of notices offering rewards,
and handbills Of staring ~ letters were
posted up in all railway stations Notwith-
standing all this, Sal Rawlins was still UNI
discovered, and Cation, In despair. began 10
think that she must be dead. But Madge,
though at times her courage gave way, was
still hopeful.
'God will not permit such judicial crime
10 be committed a. the murder Of IN limo
cent man." she declared.
Mr.. Cation, 30 whom she said this, shook
his head doubtfully. God has permitted IL
20 take place BEFORE" ho answered softly,
land We can only judge tho future By The
past"
At last, tho day Of the long expected trial
came, and a. Cation sat In bis once looking
over his brief, q clerk entered and told him
Mr. Frettlby and his daughter wished 10 -
him. When they came IN the baFrister NV
| L.. -
there was look Of worry on bis faca
There is my daughter, Cation, " be aid,
after hurried greetings had been exchanged.
"She wants 10 be present In court during
Ftzgeralds trial, and nothing can ny viii
disscade her,"
Cation turned, and looked at The girl in
some surprise
"YsT" she answered, nesting his look
steadily, though her face wns very palo; ~
must BE- thare. shall 20 mad with anxloty
unless I know how the trial goes ON
"But think Of the disagreeable amount Of
attention you viii attract," urged tho
lawyer.
mo one will recognise me-" dhs said
calmly; ~ am very plainly dressed, and
will wear this veil; !" and, drawing ono from
her pocket, she went over to small looking
glass which was hanging on the wall and tied
IL on her fAca
Cation looked in q perplozsd man srasMr.
Frettlby.
SIN afraid you must consent" hs mid
"very WELL" replied the other, almost
sternly, while q look Of annoyance passed
over his face " win leave her IN your
charge" 4
"And your
"rm not coming" answered FrOttlhy, put
ting on his hat II don't caro- about seeing
man whom have had at my dinner table In
the prisoners dock, much as I sympathiss
with him. Good day;" and with . curt nod
DO took his Leave.
When the door closed on her father, Madgo
placed her hand on Cations arm.
"Any hopeF' she whispered, looking at him
through the black veil.
"rhs merest chance,n answered Cation,
putting his brief into his bag. "WO have
done everything In our power 10 diScovor this
girl, but without eject II she dos not
come at the eleventh hour I'm afraid Brian
Fitzgerald is o doomed man"
Madge fell on her knees with Gtihsd cry.
''Oh, God Of mercy" she cried, raising her
hands a. II In prayer, ''savO him. Save my
darling, and lot him not die for the crime Of
another COD
she dropped her face In her hands and
wept convulsively, o. the lawyer touchedhor
lightly on the shoulder.
''Comei" he aid, kindly. "BO the brave
girl you were, ami we may ave him yet
The hour is darkest before the dawn, you
know" 0
Madgo dried her tears andi followed the
lawyer 10 the cab, which waS waiting for
them at the door. They drove quickly up 10
the court, and Cation put hsr In . quiet
place, where she could 80 the dock and yet
DO unobssrved by tho people In tho body Of
the court. Just a. he was leaving her she
touched his arm.
"Tell him" she whispered, IN . trembling
voice, ''tell my darling am hsrN"
Cation nodded and hurried away 10 put On
his wig and gown, while AAdgs 1ooksd bur.
riedly round the court from her point Of
vantage. Il was crowded with fashionable
Melbourne Of both ssxes, and they were an
talking together In subdued WhisporA Ths
popular character Of tho prisonuF, his good
looks and engagement to Madgo Eruttiby,
together with the extraordinary oireum-
stances Of the caso, had raised public curioS-
ity to the highest pitch, and, consequently,
everybody who could possibly manage 10
gain admission was there
Nnon inc pfi1uuof Wa ufOuInl IN tn1fo
was q great flutter among tho ladies, and
some Of them even had tho bad taste 70 pro-
dnco opera glasse& Brian noticed this, and
be flushed up to tho roots Of his fair hair, for
he felt his degradation aeutsly. He was an
intensely proud man, and 10 b placed IN the
criminal dock, with q lot Of frivolous psopla,
who bad called themselves his frisnda hook
ing at him as though be were nsw actor Or
Wild animal, was calling an The oxirumA
10 was dressed In black, and looked pals and
wan, but all tho ladies declared that b We
as good looking as over. and thsy were suro
ho was Innocent s
Tho jury was sworn n, and The crown
prosecutor nroso to dalivsr hb opening ~
drusa
Be gave rapid skstoh Of ths cin.a, uhich
was merely . repetition Of uhat bad hean
published in tho nowspaporl, and lhsn pro
eeeded to ennmerafs tie vitnc1los who could
prove tho prisoner guilty. He would can
The landlady Of the deceased 70 show that m
blood existed between the priloner and ~
murdered man, and that The accnlod lad
called on tho docoasod a week prior = ~
committal Of the crime and ihrnatono1 be
life Thsre was great oxclilnnni - III,
aud several ladies decided, On thq pnf q
The moment that The hoErid nan Wa
guilty, but tho majority Of u frunI1