Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-03-17

vast seriousness OF the situation for
hours. Then II dawDed upon them that
appearances were really against them
and that they were alone In 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
tentlonally. aiming to cast suspicion on
the man who had been challenged The
assassin had an object in leaving those
conyicung finger marks where they
would do the most damage He 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 the crime had been
'Oihihittch W iulhliS NhO IONtu ulo
sovereign too devotedly to see her we'd
ded to Lorenz Then why should he
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 deputatlon 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.
"Dld you find bloody water In which
hands had been washedT asked An
gulsh.
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.
ehf" cried Anguish trlumphantly. "Ex-
anime Mr.. Lorry's hands and see II
there is blood upon them" Lorry's
hands were white and uncontamlnated
Dangloss wore n pucker on his brow.
Shortly afterwad q crowd Of Az.
phain men came to the prison gates
and demanded the person OF GrenfalI
LoTy, departing after an ugly show OF
rage. Curious Edelwelss citizens stood
afar Off, watching the walls and win
dows eagerly.
This may cost Edelweiss great
deal OF trouble, gentlemen, but there Is
more happiness here this morning than
the city has known I'm months Every
body believes you killed him, Mr. Lor-
ry, but they all love you for the deed"
said Dangloss, returning ut noon from
q visit TO the hotel and ride through
the streets. "The princes friends have
been at the castle since o'clock, and
am OF the opinion that they are having
a hard time with the high priestess.'
God bless her!" cried Lorry.
"The town Is crazy with excitement.
Messengers have been sent to old
Prince Bolaroz TO inform him OF the
murder and to urge him to hasten
hlther. where he may fully enjoy the
vengeance that IL to 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 bad box, SIR.
They are lurking In every part Of town /
to kill you II you attempt TO leave the !
tower before the princess signs an or
Ter 10 restrain you legally, Your life |
outside these walls would not be worth |
4 snnp OF the fingers"
Captain QuinnoX OF the princess
Dodyguard, accompanied by half doz-
m of his men, rode up to the prison
gates about o'clock and was prompt.
y admitted. The young captain was
n sore distress,
'The Duke OF Mizrox has sworn that
'ou are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, aud
takes his life" said he after greetings.
Her hlghness has just placed in my
lands an order for your arrest ns the
Issassln Of Prince Lorcnz."
Lorry turned MS pale as death. "You
you don't mean TO say that she has
igncd warrant-that she believes
ne gulltyr' he cried. aghast.
"She has slgned the warrant, but
cry much against her inclination.
'ount Halfont Informed me that she
'leaded and argued with the duke for
lours, seeking 10 avert the act which
s bound TO give pain TO all OF us. lie
vas obdurate and threatened TO carry
omplaint 10 Bolaroz, who would In.
tantly demand satisfaction As the
uke Is willing 10 die II you are proved
there was no other course left
or her than To dictate and sign this
nyal decree. Captain Dangloss, | am
Instructed 10 give you these papers.
me Is the warrant for Mr.. I.orry's ar.
cst, the other orders you TO assume
harge OF him and to place him In con.
pcmcnt until the day Of trial"
While Qulnnox was making this state
lent the accused stood with bowed
cad and throhlcss heart. lie did not
ce the captains hand trcmble as he
assed the documents TO Dangloss, nor
Id he hear the unhappy sigh that
anne from the latter's lips Anguish.
cry and lmpulsive was not to be sub.
uci
rs there no warrant for my arrcstY'
q demanded.
"rherc Is not You are az liberty 10
., sir" responded Qulnnox.
I'D like TO know why there isn't! | |
m Just as guilty as I.crry."
"rhe duke charges the crime TO but
ne OF you. Baron Dangloss, will you
rad the warranty"
The old chief read the decree OF the
rincess slowly and lmprcsslyely. II
as as follows;
jaoct. duke OF Mlsrox. befor, his Goa
M ON hn life. swears that Grenfan Lorrv
~ todll}, malicieusly and dcslgnedly slay
orcn1, prince Of ANphain. on the Nth
ay OF October, IN the year of our Lord
", and IN the city ~ kdclWeiss Grau.
lark. IL II therefore my decree that
RENTAL Lorry be declared murderer ~
orcnH prince OF ANphaiu. until he bs 4,
roNed innocent tn which instance his ac-
a.