Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-04-30

evidence in which to identify the garment
it was procured from the examination
made by chemical expert He scrutl-
nized very carefully the oxidzation that
had resulted from the immersing in the
metal of the passementerie trimmings in
the water, and from the thickness of the
crust thus laid 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 hoated 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
dec ded that the river should be dragged at
point in the vicinity of the Forty-second
street ferry to Weehawken. This work was
at once undertaken under his direction. 1t
had not been progressing more than few
hours 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 decomposed remains of a woman. The
garments she had on had been torn and
worn so much by the water that thev 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
fastly, admitted in hesitating voice that
il 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 HIM 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 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, 1T 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 it's identification by the Champion fam
lly the prisoner was summoned to the CHEERS
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 search IS con-
stantly going 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 I'M
der no compulsion to tell any thing aLout 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 extenuatlng
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 10
make confession you might at the same
time adduce circum stances which Wouio
cause the court to favor you when your
trial comes to an issue"
Mr. Brownlow sneered slightly as ne
answered in a low voice:
"You nave not yet proven to me that my
wife is dead"
sItis unnecessary to do So" responded the
chief: "there is evidence enough not only
that she is dead, but has been foully dealt
with"
ssShow 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 MS
desk the opera cloak and displayed it be-
fore Brownlow The prisoner became
dreadfully pale and appeared about 10
faint. He could not talk. His eyes were
fixed on the cloak and his livid face was
covered by an expression of terror, wnicn
left no doubt in the mind of the detective as
to his guilt. ,,, .,.a
"Where has this been foundT asked
Brownlow, in a choked voice
.You know better than l." answered tne
detective, swhere it should be found"
There was moment Of silence, during
which Brown.ow, stunned, seemed to turn
over in his mind the most sinister recoliec-
tions. ,.-,,,
asked the G NET.