The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-02-12

And you waited more than an
hour?"
"While we were waiting an old man
came out sobbing. He seemed daZed
and frightened. We at once thought
the old man, but lie did not reply. Aft
er that we waited awhile longer and
ultimately saw the man, whom we
now know to be Wyndham, come from
the house. His behavior was precisely
as Mr.. Escudera has described it to
you"
why did you not accost your sup
posed frient,, Mr. Bustamente? Or did
your
"No. l saw at a glance that I was
mistaken. The light shone in his face
when he came out. could not be de-
ceived then"
How do you know now that it was
Wyndham you saw"
Because l have seen him many
times since in the. company Of my
friend, Escudera."
"And you also, Rodriguez"
Eyes"
"What time was it when he came
out Of the house?"
II cannot say exactly"
"Well, approximately"
"Somewhere about H."
ut was II o'clock or a little after
that when he re-entered the club" in
terrupted Escudera.
How do you know that. Mr.. Escu-
dera|'
81 went into the club Immediately
behind him."
WAS that the time you were to meet
Mr.. PendIelon there"
There was no stated hour, but it
was understood to be late in the even,
ing. l think l so stated"
$50 you did. so you did. Excuse me-"
| There was rap at the door. and the
clerk entered again. He laid card
upon which there was writing on the
table. and the district attorney snatch
ed it up with furious scowl. ,
You should place messages like this
| in my hands. John" he said severely.
Then he glanced at the inscription and
added:
Tell them to wait at the door and to
come in when ring. I will call them
as soon as have finished with these
gentlemen"
| He turned then again to Escudera.
| "And upon this you base your charg-
es of murder against Craig Wynd-
ham?' he asked in the pleasa ntest tone
imaginable.
Il do"
"Why?'
because it is proved that he was
the last person in the rooms of Pendle
ton. Burr Pendleton was never seen
alive after that time. The inquest de-
termined that he was murdered about
that time; because the servant went
away while Wyndham was still in the
house and has not been seen since. and
| he was publicly accused of the crime,
| and the police are still searching for
him. understand"
THAT is quite true. Is there any
| thing more?"
because Wyndham was made sole
heir of all that Pendleton possessed,
and he above all others had motive
for the crime. He could easily bride
| the servant to assist him or to go away
and leave him to do the work alone"
"That has a reasonable sound. Have
| you any more reasons, Mr. Escudera"
| eyes. one more, the weightiest Of all. D."
"What is thatT
"That old servant James is living in
the house where his master was MUIR
| dered and is acting as the valet OF
Wyndham."
"Whatw cried the district attorney
| again. and be added mentally: by
| Jove, if | had heard this before Wynd-
ham told me about it. it might have i'm.
pressed me-all but the evidence OF
these two lying scoundrels with you,
Mr.. Escudera. Nobody with any sense
would believe the story they tell"
ut is true" said Escudera, replying
to the exclamation.
How do you know that?"
II have seen him there. I saw him
there last night l know him well.
have often seen him in Mexico, and ]
also saw him the night of the murder,
you will remember"
"Now, Mr.. Escudera, and you, gen.
tlemen. what object have you in pursu'
ing Mr.. Wyndham with this terrible &C
cusation?'
"Simply that justice be done, SIR" re-
piled Escudera. 81 was Pendleton's
friend. l would like to see his murder
er punished"
"You want justice. thenT
81 do. I demand it." Z. -.
"Then, by thunder, you shall have it!'
He struck the bell sharply. The door
opened. and three officers in plain
clothes entered the room. The district
attorney waved his hand.
"There are your men,. Take Them
| be said. Come out, Wyndham. These
fellows make me sick" .' &c -
H. -5sIEa sa t@&.r " 1850 - -..s.fE .s. Iii
IL - CHAPTER XII. 1,ft
RoDRIGUEZs CONFESSION.