The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-07-04

ana on the storm breaking IL was as
covered that she was lying in the main
street of St. Thomas, close to her own
dock. In the darkness she must have
been driven through the narrow entrance
of the harbor, and SO across to the town,
avoiding by miracle numberless OBJ
stacles. She is, however, complete
wreck, and half her ships company were
swept overheard and drowned, while
many of the others have received severe
injuries Of the six passengers who were
on board the following are killed: Alfred
Harper, went insane and washed over
board; Charles Upper, neck broken;
James Blair, washed overheard; Percy
Nolen, washed overheard. The sur
viving passengers are Herbert Simp-
son and Valentine Martin. Mr.. Martin
occupied the same state room with Mr..
Nolan, and is much affected by his death.
He says he saw him shortly before the
time when the steamer was popped; he
was on his way to the forecastle, under
the impression, it is supposed, that there
was greater security there than in the
stern.
"Mr. Martin left for Vera Cruz yester-
day. 1t is his intention to return by way
of Aspinwall to his sheep farm in New
Zealand, near Napier"
Having read thus far, the inspector
laid down the paper, and stroked his
chin awhile with a meditative air. 80
the young man is drowned, is he?" he
said, at length. 1.-THE account seems to
look that way"
"Do you mean there can be any doubt
about it?" exclaimed the Judge.
81 don't say there is; and as matter
of course, judge, recognize the sincerity
of your attitude. Still, if | were inter.
ested in the boy, should think twice
before l accepted this news as conclu-
sive. Have you heard anything person
ally?
Nothing. This is all wee know, 90
far"
well, you are aware that people re-
ported drowned at sea sometimes have a
way Of coming to life again. The sea is
big place, and it's difficult to be sure
what becomes of a man In heavy storm
when everythings as black as pitch.
Then again, young Nolen, you must ad-
NIT, might find it convenient to have it
supposed he was permanently out of the
way. He could start in under a new
name, with very little fear Of ever being
interfered with. When this affair has
blown over or been cleared up, he might
come back and all would be right again.
don't say that is what has happened; I
only say it might be SO. And, consider
ing that Mr.. Martin was friend of the
family it seems little odd that he
shouldn't have sent letter giving full
account of the affair. He must have
known what value the mother and
sister would have put upon it."
Il hope with all my heart your theory
may be the true one" said the judge.
But l fear the report s correct" he
added, after a paused. "There can be
no doubt about the hurricane, nor that
Percy was on the steamer. There was
no necessity of inventing report of his
death; he would be as safe in Mexico or
New Zealand as at the bottom of the
Atlantic. No, I'm afraid the poor boy
is gone, And, as was saying just now,
u uSG IildU llO oISpS Will NC CStheu IOuty
to blacken his memory. The cause of
justice would not be indicated, and it
would add terrible pang to his moth
er's and sisters grief. Some considera-
ton should be shown to them"
well, let us go down to the court
room," said the inspector, rising and
taking his hat II don't suppose any
one wants to trample on dead man
not even the woman he was in love
with"
This surmise proved partly correct.
On the case being called, counsel for the
plaintiff submitted that their client was
disposed to abandon the prosecution.
The court asked where the prisoner was,
and the report Of his death was put in.
The court observed that the prisoner APP
peared to have intended FORGETTING his
bail, and was of opinion that the evil
dence of death was insufficient. But as
the plaintiff wished to withdraw, and
there was only moderate presumption
Of guht, the case would be adjourned
pending confirmation of the report of
death, when the question of estreating
the bail would be decided.
Continued Next week.