Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1893-08-24
FOR HER LOVERS L|PE.

1t was Il case OF phenomenal interest
Two young fellows of good birth, com
panions since childhood, had set them
selves to earn fame and fortune, or the
latter at least, IN their native place
Albert Musgrave us AZ artist, Herbert
Ca,lson as doctor. Their love for each
other was brotherly; yet love proved
the gulf which separated them. Both
had been fascinated with the charms OF
sunny haired, bright eyed, Laughing
picture Of beauty
One morning people were horrliied
with the report of murder. Mnsgraye
had been shot in his studio. A revolv'
er was found on the table a few in
ches from the dead body. The bullet
which, after passing through his head
had lodged in the wall opposite, exact,
" fitted the chamber, and was precisely
similar to the others which the revolver
contained. Both revolver and car
tri lges were proved to haye been
bought by Cadsoa within a hours OF
the crime. He was known to haye
been at the house at the time Of the
murder, as near us possible. The gen =
eral evidence against him was 50 over
wbellnine there could be 40 doubt OF
the issue. The prisoner had con =
dpmned himself 10y his own admission
yet he empAaticalIy asserted his lnno-
cencc.
/ The cventiul day Of the trial came
The breathless hush CT suspense wa;
oppressive. Presently door opened
Twelve men solemn y took their seats
Guilty or not guilty.:
/ Guilty.
/ A Piercing shrek, awful from it. bur
den OF agony, rang through the court
/ E lnas unconscious form was born'
ont
For The first time the prisoner qua!'ed
Throughout the trial he had behayec
with almost caIlous GOODNESS. The sen
tence Of death was passed, the udg'
being scarcely audible amidst women :
sobs. One person alone seemed unaf
frcted. With the quiet demeaaor Of Z
hero, Herbert folded his arms to re
ceiyc his doom without quivrr.
Mr.. Carter llerbert's solicitor, va
disturbed IN hi Office by young la1'
whom he at first failed to recognize al
Edna. Her haggarl face, larga eyes
looked larger from their shrunken
sockets. The fierce, determined cX
preston on her face made the Old law
i yer betray his surprise IN spite OF INN
self Was this the airy, smiling ere.
ture Of few days ago: She hAd age,
years. He invited her to seat, then
inquired the Object Of her visit.
10 free Herbert Causcn. He Is in
nocent, and | have discoyered the cul
rrt.
The lawyer looked at her, bat dli not
speak.
Perhaps You think me mad. Well
1 | have been not far from it, Mhi.e yo'
men haye pitici and wondered, |,
week woman, have worked.
Have you any evidence of your state
ment 2
Ample. The murderer has a foot ;
inches longer than Hel bert. lie wore
par Of old galoshes with cut acros
the left sole. Herbert neve: possessee
such things. Ga that night he "or
light suit the other fellow wore
/ uaIk IWcei SUN, VIII ie" '''' e"'
rather peculiar kind Of material, light
er in weight, and cheaper.
How in the name of all that Is IA
tional did YOU learn all of tins,
Thereby nangs my tale. | believed
Herbert to be innocent. Common sens
told me crime always leaves trace 70
those who haye eyes to see. No on
ever sought. They were satisfied will
superficial appearances. knowing tn
Landlord, | obtained permission to Sc
the house. searched for hours with
out success. | was yielding to despal
and wandered into the back garden
Suddenly Fldo capered about me wit
something in hls mouth. 1t was
handkerchief | took 1t. A glanc
made my heart sop-blood stains !
examined that handkerchief as "a foror
digger would gold dust. 1t was wo
roan's. 1t was marKed p. H. No.
| recognized 1t, and knew the owner
smelt 1t. What peculiar scent.
renewed my search with vlgor.
1T was evident that the criminal ha
escaped by the back way. Revlvln
hope fired me. Inch by inch scrutlr
iz.d floors, walls, windows, anythin