The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-08-08

4 liz Two CdplNes WHO were uOt
prisoners were so dazed by the
unexpected events OF the morn
ing that they did not realize the
vast seriousness OF the situation for
hours. Then II dawned upon them that
appearances We're really against them
and that they were alone IN a land far
beyond the reach OF help from home.
One circumstance puzzled them with
its damning mystery: How came the
blood stains upon the doorknob? Dan
gloss courteously discussed this strange
and unfortunate feature with them. but
with III concealed skepticism. 1t was
evident that his mind was clear in re-
gard to the whole affair.
Anguish was OF the opinion that the
real murderer had stained the knob In
tentionally. aiming 10 cast suspicion on
the man who had been challenged. The
assassin had an object In leaving those
convicting finger marks where they
would do the most damage. lie either
desired the arrest and death OF the
American or hoped that his own guilt
might escape attention through the
misleading evidence. Lorry held, from
his deductions, that tho crime had been
committed by fanatic who loved his
sovereign too dcvotedly to see her wed
ded 10 Lorenz. Then why should be
wantonly cast guilt upon the man who
had been her protector, objected Dan
gloss.
The police guards came In from the
hotel about 10 o'clock, bearing marks
Of an ugly conflict with the Axphaini-
ans. They reported that the avengers
had been quelled for the time being,
but that deputation had already
started for the castle to lay the matter
before the princess. Officers had
searched the rooms of the Americans
\ for blood stains, but had found no sign
OF them.
Ibid You find bloody water in which
hands had been washedY' asked An
guish.
mo" responded one of the guards.
There was nothing to be found In the
bowls and jars except soapy water.
There Is not blood stain In the room,
captain"
THAT shakes your theory a little.
ehg' cried Anguish triumphantly. Tx
anime Mr. Lorrys hands and see II
there Is blood upon them" Lorrys
hands were white and uncontaminated
Dangloss wore quicker on his brow
Shortly afterward crowd OF Ak
phain men came to the prison gates
and demanded the person Of Grenfall
Lorry, departing after an ugly show OF
rage. Curious Edclweiss citizens stood
afar off, watching the walls and win
dows eagerly.
This may cost Edclweiss a great
deal Of trouble. gentlemen, but there IL
more happiness here this morning than
the city has known In months Every
body believes you Killed him. Mr. Lor-
~, but they all love you for the deed, 7
said Dangloss, returning at noon from
4 visit 70 the hotel ana ride through
tho streets "'rhc princess friends have
been al the castle since . o'clock, and
am Of the opinion that they are having
hard time with the high priestess."
"God bless herr cried Lorry.
''The town Is crazy with excitement.
Messengers have been sent 10 old
Prince Bolaroz 10 inform him Of the
murder ana 10 urge him 10 hasten
hitler where lie may fully enjoy the
vengeance that Is 70 be worked upon
his sons slayer | have not seen
wilder time in Edelwclss since the
close Of the siege. fifteen years ago.
by my soul you are In a bad box, sir. |
They are lurking In every part OF town
10 kill you IL you attempt TO leave the
tower before the princess signs an or
der 10 restrain you legally. Your life
outside these walls would not be worth |
a snap OF the fingers"
Captain Quinnox Of the princess |
bodyguarl, accompanied by n half doz.
en- OF his men, rode up 10 the prison
gates about o'clock and was prompt. |
ly admitted The young captain was
I'm sore distress.
''rhe Duke OF Mizrox has sworn that
you are the murderer. Mr.. Lorry. and |
stakes his hfo," said he after greetings. |
Her highness has just placed In my
hands an order for your arrest as the
assassin OF Prince Lorenz"
Lorry turned as pale as death. You
you don't mean 10 say that she has
signed warrant--that she believes
me guiityF' he cried, aghast
-She has signed the warrant, but
very much against her inclination
Oonnt HahoDt Informed mo that she
pieoded and argued with tho duks for
beuzr, scaling " avert ths act which
N bound v give pain 10 al u IA He
was obinrats aud thrsatsnsd ~ carry
complainf 10 Bolarcz, who wosId iD-
stantly demand eatisfActiap- An the