The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-14

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THE RAGAMUFFIN WAS OBLIGED TO DISCLOSE
his FIND.
was thrown in. If there had been no other
evidence in which to identify the garment
it was procured from the examination
made by chemical expert. He scrutl-
nized very carefully the oxidation that
had resulted from the immersing in the
metal Of the passementerie trimmings in
the water, and from the thickness of the
crust thus land on he determined, in a
scientific way, that the garment had been
lying in the water just the length Of time
that had elapsed since the disappearance of
Mrs BrOwnlOw.
Having made this important discovery
Detective Ketcham decided that it must be
supplemented if 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 foated to that particular
point where it was found, and thus to trace
back it's course to the place where it had
been thrown in. After diligent study he
decided that the river should be dragged at
4 ooint IN the vicinity of the Forty second
street ferry to Weehawken. This work was
at once undertaken under his direction. 1t
mad not been progressing more than few
nours before the searchers brought up to
The surface what was at once taken to be
the dismal object of their toll. 1t was the
BADLY decomposel remains of a woman The
garments she had on had been torn and
worn SO much Oy the water that they could
1ot 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
;he Champion family were summoned to
examine it, They came confident that they
we're to see there the body of their relative.
Mr. Champion looked at the remains stead
lastly, admitted in hesitating voice that
t was hard to tell because the face was 80
distorted and worn away that it unques-
jiOnably bore no resemblance to the face of
= lis 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 diScov-
sry Mr.. Brownlow. by orders of the chief,
lad been left severely alone by the de-
;ectives. There was one stationed on a
hair near the door of his cell in such way
hat every movement or sound that the
prisoner made could be heard, and 80 that
f be at any time evinced desire to make a
confession there would be opportunity at
land for him to do so. However, it had
oeen decided that no further efforts should
De made to induce him to confess. On the
morning after the discovery of the body
and its identification by the Champion fam
ny 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-
stanty gong 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 un-
der 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.
cover now, we shall know of no extenuating
circumstances because of your silence. 1t
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 circun stances which would
cause the court to favor you when your
trial comes to an issue"
oil h.
answered in a low voice:
"YOu have not yet proven to me that nv
wife is dead
'Itis unnecessary 10 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, boasting manner
Don't 60 too fast. Mr.. Brcwnlow," re-
piled the chief, calmly II have not the
body here, but can show you this" Say
ing these words, he took from behind his
desk the opera cloak md displayed it be-
fore BrOwnlow. The prisoner became
dreadfuly 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 "a
to his guilt.
"Where has this been found!' asked
Brownlow, in q choked voice.
"You know better than l." answered the
detective, where it should be found"
There was moment Of silence. during
which Brownlow, stunned. ssezned to turn
over in his mind the most s.naxaae recollec-
tons.
do you stm parsaas = yew Aenialrn
asked the cAiel
al do.n
The interview was brought TO an end aad
the prisoner taken back to his csll 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 ms cell necessarily, but that was all.
linen he was summoned to the tioaz pS .hs
prison, where he was placed N closed car.
rage and driven rapidly up town. Il
seemed a long ride to the prisoner. and
when he emerged he saw himself before
the morgue OF the Bellevue Hospital He
knew what was coming, and those who
were watching him 30 sharply thought thai
they detected the resolution FORMING IN his
mind to endure the coming ordeal without
f1inching. He was taken into the room
where the remains that had been found il