The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-06-21

tenlng, Daniel Meade! Then the drunken
sailor fought him in the night, shot him
and fled"
The landlord looked at his wife Will
lack luster eyes.
Rouse, man, and leave liquor alone
unless you want to hang"
L promise, but we might as we'll Ii
done with it.
You would think differently an the
rope were about your neck. 1t is moi
above understanding. The wound in his
speed We, and tell how our boys been
murdered. We must alarm our neigh
bors and the authorities. Away now"
Daniel Meade repeated the story his
wife put in his mouth reluctantly. AS
he repeated it he regained something
like the assurance that characterized his
dealings with the world.
The announcement of the murder Gre
ated a profund sensation. The elements
OF great mystery-a ystery th at seemed
lmpenetrable We're recognized by the in
telligent, while the uneducated regarded
the event as additional proof that super
natural agencies were daily demonstrated
in the affairs of mankind.
The authorities, on the other hand,
calmly noted: first, that the poor boy
who had twice escaped death at sea In q
miraculous manner came home to be
murdered by a drunken, quarrelsome
sailor; second, that the murderer effected
his escape easily and in manner that
would have suggested itself to the dullest
comprehension; third, that the authori-
ties owed it to themselves to capture,
convict, and hang the murderer speedily.
The news spread fast and far. Great
crowds thronged the Globe Inn to view
the remains The marshal Of Salem was
notified by William Ayers, Daniel Meade 8
creditor, to postpone the collection of his
debt for the present. Such proceed
ing at that time would have made Mr..
Ayers very unpopular, and he was look
ing forward to political preferment.
The authorities viewed the remains,
made due note of the testimony SUD-
mitted by the grief stricken parents,
Marshal Hobbs, Giles Ellis, and Ezra
Easily, and accorded due prominence tc
the statements made by the marshal and
Ellis in the record. Scarcely any note
was made of the sworn statement Ezra
Tasty made. Ezra was only an appren-
tice to John Lee.
Thus the remains of the innkeeper's
son were committed to their last resting
place with much ceremony and public
manifestations of concern.
Contrary to the expectations of the
landlord, the notoriety given Globe Inn
was the means of re- establishing the Gus
tom the inn enjoyed in its best days.
William Ayers, Meade's creditor, was paid
promptly week after the funeral Prin-
cipal and interest on the sum of one hun
bred and fifty pounds was paid on the
nail. There were many who expressed
surprise at the ability of Daniel Meade
TO meet this and other obligations, but as
the custom grew, and Globe Inn -four
ished, the thoughtful held their peace.
and reioiced in the prosperity of man
sorely tried.
On the morning the murder was made
known, Ezra Easily, apprentice to John
Lee, one of the most respectable citizens
of Salem, overheard portions of a con-
versation between his master and mistress
and their daughter that made profound
impression upon him. Ezra was not
where he should have been when he heard
was in the shop-indeed, had sent him
there. The shop was a considerable
distance from the house, but Ezra, whose
curiosity always easily arousedp was then
atiame; made an excuse to return to the
house, and hearing loud words in the best
room, glued his ear to the door, holding
the outer door in the narrow passage
leading to the shop conveniently open.
AS soon as he could contrive it he made
an excuse TO leave the shop shortly after
his master entered it. John Lees man.
ner as he looked at his apprentice that
morning was peculiar, or perhaps the ap-
prentice felt guilty.
Ezras purpose was to speak to the
maid servant, Ann Bigger, who seemed
equally anxious 10 place distance be-
tween herself and the house They en-
countered each other at the end of the
shop opposite the house
"Oh, Era! You heard them. too?'
could not help hearing. If people
talk so loud one might hear them half
way across the lot"
Such sharp things as Master Lee
said.
But did not his own daughter answer
him promptly"
Aye, and so did the mistress speak
out boldly. l did not think it was in
her"
Who. think you, Ezra. is all this quar-
reling over? | was setting the milk,
and was fearful the mistress would come
on me every minute, so dare not remain
longer"
That is plain. Heard We no name?"
Il have told you l was fearful of the
mistress"
Il heard plenty-more than master or
mistress would like me to know. John
Lee had best not make such an ado an a
man stops a few hours late with his
friends.
What did you hear2 ] have nv own
suspicious. but first tell me what you
know.
Vol. then" Ezra answered with a
edward glance, it Is plain to me all
this talk is about Martin Lee, John Lees
brother who must have done some dread
full thing.
Ave. that is clear, else Janet would
not defend him so warmly She was
ever talking of her uncle ana when he
comes home how 1t will be this way or
that way. lis likely she remembers him
when she was a child: all the presents
she places store by are her Uncle Martin g.
But what terrible thing has this brother
done TO set his own flesh and blood against
HIM"
That is plain, too" said Ezra. Then
he coined lie solely 10 make the maid
servant think he was much wiser than he
really was. Master is. as you know,
proud of his good name"
Ana so Is mistress, for that matter
aye, and Janet thinks she is as good as
lives"
SO 1t is not much wonder John Lee is
angry because of the disgrace his brother
may bring on the Lees l heard enough
| make bold that this brother is in
trouble, and has written or sent to his
brother to help him. Janet was hot 10
help her uncle in his strait and i heard
-" here Ezra Tasty looked around him
AMI whispered Ann | heard ] ohu Lee say
his brother should never darken his door
until the matter was cleared up. But if
is best We say nothing for the present.
Msyhap this will prove something. There
are strange rumorS going.
Yes, and We mus. take heed. Ezra"
What Art not afad:"
Il am-and SO are you. There's none
living are not afraid of witches. Why.
an a witch were to come now" Ezra
started, then hlushed.
Ann. Ii i not we'll to invite them"
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