Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-10-10
(Continued.)
XXIII.-THE RESULT

OF THE TRIAL.
Naturally, the tragic end of the Coun-
sci for the Defence created a great SEN
sation. The trial was brought to an
abrupt conclusion, the court was clear
ed, and the body of the dead man taken
to the residence of Major Jen. In his
rooms at Deanminster was found the
confession signed by him, and which
was substantially the same as that
which he mad made in court. At once
after the formalities of the law had
been observed-Dr. Etwald was set at
liberty on the charge of murder.
Whereupon he returned to his house
as though nothing had happened Mrs
Dallas aid Isabella came back to "The
Wigwam," but without Dido. On the
day when the trial terminated in so
tragic manner the negress disappear
ed, and with her the famous Voodoo
Stone.
Il wish l could have caught her.
said Arkel to Major Jen. "She COM
mitted perjury in order to get DR.. Eft
valid hanged, and she ought to have
been punished for her wickedness. It
has been terrible affair, Major"
Jen, who was now looking old and
broken down agreed with a sad shake
of hisSgrey head.
: - My poor lads" said he, in voice
full of pathos. First one and then the
other-to lose them both in this awful
fashion"
What" cried Arkel, in surprise.
DO you pity Mr.. Sarby?"
Why not" answered the Major quiz
city. ITO my mind he needs more pity
than poor Maurice The lad was driven
mad by jealousy, and he was worked
on by Dido to commit the crime. The
cause of all these troubles, Mr.. Inspec-
tor, is not DR.. Etwald, but that black
witch. l wish she could be caught"
"She may be, Major. There is war
rant out against her for perjury"
Arkel spoke too hopefully for Dido
was never caught. She was too clever
to give the police chance of laying
hands on her. Like a stone cast into
a wide ocean she disappeared from
Deanminster-from England no doubt,
and, possessed of the Voodoo Stone,
possibly took her way back to her ma
tive Ashantee there to become the high
priestess in the horrible fetish-worship
of Africa.
For the next two days.DMaior Jen
stayed in his houseFand watched over
nthe corpse of DylEd. 1t was laid out in
bat had been the young mans bed
Der, Surfa lnded by burning can
- pale flowers of virginia.
Ded on the bed The
but a repetition of
~ 11fc1( dd Taken, place when Maui i
o. had died. Both young men had
persisted from the effects of the infer
nah African poison. Both had persisted
in the bloom of youth; and on the right
hand of each was the fatal wound
which had corrupted the blood. But
the corpse of David was here. The
corpse of Maurice, where? Only DR..
EtWald could answer the question. and
he, released on the charge of murder
was now out on bail for the theft of the
| corpse
While the Major was wondering what
6Ould be the outcome of all the terrible
knts which had filled the last few
Jaggard-who, with his recover
kh had resumed his duties-en-
ed TIM library, and announced that
Mrs. Dallas, and her daughter wished to
see him. Although, he was unwilling
to speak to those who had caused these
troubles, Jen had no reasonable grounds
for refusing an interview. Therefore.
he gave orders that the ladies should
be shown into the drawing room |
When he repaired thither, however he
found to his surprise that Mrs. Dallas
only was waiting for him.
i could not get Isabella further than
the door of your house." exclaimed
Mrs. Dallas, who was in deep mourn
ing, whether for Maurice or David or
Icf the loss Of Dido, it is impossible to
why did she not come IMP asked
Jen, coldly, for he did not, feel very
hmiably disposed towards the widow.
Il don't know. She is a strange Girl
Major, and the events of the last few
weeks have shaken her nerves."
They have shaken mine" retorted
en-, grimly. But we need not discuss
.hese things, Mrs. Dallas. May I ask
why you have paid me this visit?'
ITO tell you that we are going
away"
Going away; and where, may I |
ask?"
Back to Barbados" replied Mrs.
Dallas, with sigh. Eyes, Major. after |
what has taken place here, l can stay
no longer in England l shall sell |
dily must duu 1Sdft IOT the w est indies /
with my daughter within the month y
81 think it is the best thing you can
do" said Jen, brusquely. by the way.
what has become of Dido?"
"She has left me in the most migrate !
full manner. Since she obtained the
Voodoo Stone and gave evidence at the |
trial, she has not been seen. believe" |
added Mrs Dallas, in a confidential !
manner, that Dido has gone to Bar
BADGES also"
ITO be Queen of the black witches
of Obi no doubt. taught"
II am disguised at her, too" said !
Mrs. Dallas, endorsing the Majors ex- |
ciamation.
$50 you ought to be, Mrs. Dallas for
Dido has been your evil genius. If Won
had not submitted to her will, she would |
not have dared to hypnotic YOU. IF
Won had not been hypnotized on that |
night, you would not have taken the !
devil-stick; consequently, both David |
and Maurice would still be alive. Your !
negress has been perfect Ate Mrs. |
Dallas"
''Majori Major, do not be too hard on |
me. | suffer-oh. how suffer-"
"And / also. Both my boys are dead |
one by the hand of the other. and that |
other by his own hand. 1t is you and |
vol1r dauphtpr and MIDI who hove