Arizona republican., 1898-01-20
CHAPTER II.

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 It was Capt. Welsh, the chief of po- lice, and MT. Minard Hendricks, the de- tective from New York. The latter scarcely nodded when he was intro luced to Whidby. HisFharp, gray eyes, under massive, shaggy brows, rested on the key which he had just heard Whidby turn in the lock.
 Has no one been out at this door this morning?' he asked, abruptly.
 ''No," stamnered Whidby-''yes; that is, came to answer the ring of news boy moment ago."
 And you locked the door after he left?"
 "Yes"
 Why did you do it?" The detectives eyes were rowing about the veranda, hall and yard. but his tone sounded sharp and to the point Whidby felt that he was waiting for a reply.
 q don't know,' replied the young man, helplessly. q suppose I was ex- cited, and it seemed to me that it would be best to keep curious people out till you came."
 "Certainly," replied Capt. Welsh; bat the detective went on with a frown:
 Was the door unlocked when you opened it for the newsboy?"
 'I-I'm afraid I can't remember" an- swered Wbidby.
 That is unfortunate" said Hendricks. ''Where is the body?"
 This way" replied Whidby. 1.-The second door on the right"
 The detective opened the door, and the others followed him to the bed. He looked lcrg and silently Tt the face of the dead man; then he said: s'Has anyone touched this sheet since you dis covered the murder?"
 T drew it down to see where he was wounded. If had thought"
 ''No matter" replied the detective. and he lifted the sheet and examined the gas.h. Then he replaced it carefully. and asked: ''How was the sheet ar ranged when you found him?'
 'Just as it is now, I think" said Whid- by Just as if the murderer had re- placed it with both hands, one on each side, as you did,
 Stand where you are," Hendricks suddenly ordered. He raised the win dow-shade, went down on his hands and knees, and made minute examination of the carpet Then he rose and sur seyed the room. Where did you Sleep?" he asked.
 Whidby pointed to the portiere. "In that room.''
 The detective drew the heavy cur tains aside.
 ''You came through here this morn ing?" he asked.
 "Yes."
 Hendricks looked at Whidby's bed
 "Slept later than usual this morning, eh?" he asked.
 sYes; I don't know what was the matter with me. I felt heavy-headed and dizzy when awoke''
 Capt. Welsh nodded knowingly, but said nothing.
 'You telephoned as soon as you dis covered the body?" Hendricks went on.
 ''Yes"
 'Where do you get your meals?''
 Here, usually; but to-day the cook is away on leave of absence. Uncle and I were going over to the Randolph, the restaurant on the corner, for our meals till she returned.'
 ''Have you eaten anything this morn ing?"
 'No.'
 ''Well, you'd better go; we'll look after everything and telephone the cor oner."
 'All right" replied Whidby. He turned to the wash-stand and filled a basin from a pitcher of water. Tn my excitement I forgot to wash my face and hands, ''Stop!" cried Hendricks, and he caught Whidbyie. arm as his hands were almost in the water. Pardon me, but you've stained your fingers somehow '' The young man stared at his right hand in surprise. There was faint red smudge on the thumb and fingers Why" he said, II don't see how it could have got there, unless won der if" Whidby turned quickly into the other room and bent over Strong bed. 'Ah." he cried, to the others See! I must have got it from the cor ner of the sheet when I put it back you see there is blood on the under side"
 CContinued Tomorrow)