Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-07-14
CHAPTER XlX.-(Continued.)

When Mr.. Kellogg was conducted to
the cell in which Robert was confined, he
found him pacing the floor in probably
about as detected condition as a young
man could well be in, though he had not
the remotest idea of why he was in con-
finement.
He realized that he had been drunk
very drunk; and that it must be for
drunkenness that he had been arrested.
Not the most remote recollection had he
of the events of the night before, as the
inspector had instructed his subordinates,
in case he should inquire, to inform him
that he must await the inspectors ar
rival.
When Robert heard the words, 80 my
SONNY SON. and saw his fathers sor
rowful and excited face through the iron
bars of his cell, the young man, with q
moan of anguish, sank upon his cot.
The turnkey unlocked the cell door, and
the arms of the father soon encircled the
form Of his eldest child.
80 father! father! am not worthy to
look YOU in the FACET
My poor boyw sobbed the banker
GLOW did all this happen?
Alas, father, l am unable to inform
you. l only know that in rejoicing over
Janettes escape from death, and in drink
ing to the health of Dr. Strong, l lost
myself. Yes, now I remember closing a
deal had been carrying On the Board Of
Trade, in which, to my SURPRISE / had
profit of two thousand dollars. The money
is to my credit with my brokers. I sup
pose the success of that deal impelled me
along until l became completely inebi-
ated. l must have fallen in the street.
have no recollection Of being arrested.
Father, l was never in this condition
before, and, God helping me, 1 will not
be again!'
But have you no recollection Of seeing
Lawrence Terry last night, late-say at
midnight?'
Lawrence Terry? No, father, not the
slightest. Surely he Gid not see me in
my disgraced condition."
Where were you at midnight, bob
ert?'
"Alas, father, am unable to tell you"
you must try, Robert, and recall all
you can of your movements last night. A
grave situation confronts us. At near
midnight the body of Lawrence Terry
was found in the alley between Monroe
and Madison streets, a dirk blade buried
in his BOSOM"
80 father, father! How horrible! Poor
Lawrence! Poor Laura! What blow
to her, and to the mother and sister Of
Lawrence. feel my deep disgrace, but
that this sorrow should come is terrible.
Isis Lawrence dead, father?"
"No, my son." said the banker, wiping
the tears from his eyes. 1.-The inspector
informs me that the physicians hope to
save his life
God grant that they may be able to
do so.'
when 1 leave you, it will be to visit
his bedside. Lawrence was on his way
home from q meeting of the bank direc-
tors. He who, seemingly to the police
officials, had attempted to assassi1sate
him, lay in the alley beside him, his hand
yet clasping the bloody hilt of the weapon
that was buried in his breast"
How fortunate that the fend was cap
tured. But why did he wish to assassi-
nate Lawrence? Oh, robbery alone could
have been the motive
My poor. poor boy, be brave! and re-
member you have father who believes
in your integrity. You, Robert Kellogg,
were the man found drunk and uncGn-
scous in the alley. clutching the dagger's
hit. You are held here to answer to the
crime. perhaps Of murder, at least for an
assault with intent to kill.
''Merciful God!' cried the young man.
"And of last nights transaction | know
TO more than the dead
The inspector had been standing by, lis
tening attentively, and watching the
Young man. features.
'.You were totally ohlivious to the world
when It was discovered that crime had
been committed Robert he said. do
you recognize this weapon?'
If my initials are on the stock the re-
vo,ver is mine For special reasons l have
carried it for several days. l had noticed
that the weapon was missing"
The initials are here said the official.
"The revolver, then. is yours. This"
holding up the dirk, is the weapon
around the fingers of your right hand We're
clasped when you were discovered in the
alley. The blade was sheathed in the
bosom of Terry
THAT weapon! I never beheld it until
nowr'
''To your knowledge"
alas, yes, to my knowledge"
Did you visit the gambling rooms the
other side of the alley last night? Do you
know the placer
Il know the place. Was Twas I
there? Everything yet seems indistinct.
l remember going to the theater l re
member starting to so home. l remember
-ha."
The young man sat gazing with fixed
stare at the iron bars of his cell.
well. what more do you remem Der!
asked the inspector.
.n;mly, many things: distinctly, moth
ing. now know why l carried the re-
yoiver you have there. 1t was to prevent
in part what has occurred. Fool, idiot
that was-ard recognizing the very
man. II you and father will leave me
for an hour l may be able to recall more
Stay! Inspector, see the keeper of the
gambling rooms. You may learn
II will see him. We will leave you
Ia nd rocoll some of the events