Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-07-21


creek. but he didn't say he positively
identified the body as John FarQuhar-
sons
But Farqnharson papers were
found on the body. insisted
III was easy 10 pnt them there. - he
remarked dryly. His eyes wandered,
over the table Have some beer he
added heartily epougb
thanked him. but declined. much to
the astonishment Of the storekeeper
''Of course, continued the magis-
rrate, "when Sections body was found
no one knew anything about the muir
derer. Since then Farqnharson has been
the suspect Ncw. this .naa you ye
come to me- about. who goes under the
name of John Tyndall. has been resog-
nized by certain parties who have given
the information and who are now in the
Macarthur. as Fhrquharson Mr.. Rus
sell here. brother J. F.. issued the
warrant. I've only done my duty by
having him arrested. and unless ii can
be proved that he's not. our man !
must commit him for trial | suppose
you We known him for some timer
"Yes. for some considerable time. ]
replied. with difficulty keeping cool
But ] needn't trouble you by explain
ing the nature Of the mistake you We
made. until you've bad an opportunity
Of justifying your action Is it fair
question 10 ask il the character of your
information is above suspicion r.
The police magistrates face flushed
slightly. and he appeared not a little
annoyed l wonder now why he did not
kick me out
'.Mr Parker. he said. I'm not here
70 discuss the pros and cons of this case
with you or any one else Pardon me II
| show any warmth in the matter. bat
tomorrow. if there's been any mistake
u arresting the wrong man. you II have
an opportunity of proving it. II not.
III be obliged 10 commit him for trial.
and, as the government cutter in the
river. mrat send him round and deliver
p to tho Queensland authorities
a. 20 meantime, you wish To see your
fricGdl by all means. .
He touched small bell The ser-
geant reappeared
Sergeant, Mr.. Parker hero wishes
to see the prisoner Perhaps we may
have the pleasure Of seeing yon later
oA, Mr. Parker. Good afternoon.
| was taken round to the police bar
racks. some go yards distant. and had
long chat with Jack. What | said 10
him it Is unnecessary To relate. Strange
ly enough one point never touched upon
by us was his real identity He seemed
to take it for granted thit considered
il immateaiai We oliy s.,eculated upon
what weight Miss Mackenzies, Cor
don = aud sayiles testimony as to the
recognition of the body by the squatter
would have with the police magistrate.
But the most important feature Of the
case would be the nature of the prosecu-
tion. Would ii be sufficiently strong 10
outweigh ouraY ! expressed my ntcn
tioD of going down 10 the township and
getting information on this point 10
would not do TO lenvc everything To
chance Besides. considered that when
we had 10 fight The devil ii would serve
no good purpose to shirll the task by
pretending to split ethical hairs n
Jack were Farquharson. he had at least
not committed the murder. II would.
however DE necessary 10 prove that he
was not Farquhnrhon 20 ns 10 avoid "a
miserable period Of captivity. during
which suspicion might be diverted from
the real murderer, The end would JUS
tify the means
Jack seemed apathetic He either con
sidercd his case hopeless or he was re-
gardless of consequences
IL don't see why you should put
yourselves 20 all this trouble about me.
he said
His indifference only made mo the
more determined and occasioned me to
speak my mind 10 him somewhat
plainly.
Jack. II you II excuse nv saying 40.
you re "A fooll Leave this affair 10 me.
III look after your case tomorrow.
showed the police magistrate my pa
ptrs. and he said there would he no
trouble about my appearing for you.
You re Jack Tyndall 10 tho best Of my
belief. and ! can swear to Ii II neccs-
sary without perturing myself. II won't
do 20 let them mako out that you're
Farquharson. for then they'll commit
You for trial. pack you of 10 cooktown.
and there's no saying what may hap
.
we'd never hnd ont who did commit
the murder In the meantime put "a
stiff heart to stae brae Here some
tobacco for you. -
l then gave him Miss Mackenzie s
message and. saying would see him
FIRST thing in the morning. went
Though my words were purposely easy
going and even brusque. my heart was
heavy
| went on 10 the township. where
strolled into the combined store and
grogshop kept by one Jack Reid. II
was typical place of its kind. all iron
roof and veranda
The loom in use for shop and bar was
roomy and comparatively cool At one
end was a rough counter manned by
the barkeeper. dark eyed. alert. In
shirt sleeves and with q cabbage tree