Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-04-18

Glenn had told me-spurred to re-
morse at sight Of the man we thought
to be you-of his discoveries here on
the night of the murder. 1t was our
intention to confront you and Murga-
troyd with Darrell and do what we
could to get the whole truth. God
knows, Darrell, how much this moment
means to me-" !.
A mist was in the young mans eyes.
He averted his face and would have
Withdrawn his hands had not Darrell
chung to them.
"And know. for the first time," re-
turned Darrell with feeling, "the worth
Of a true friendship"
He shook the young mans hands
and released them. Turning to the
doctor and the marshal he added:
Gentlemen, you have doubted my
words
"Conflne that remark to Merrick,"
broke in the doctor; II was more than
half convinced all the time"
THANK you," said Darrell. There
Il an opportunity. now, to prove every
thing have said. AS to the explo-
sion on the War Eagle trail, the mere
fact that am here is evidence that
that part Of 1t is true
Darrell sat down and all eyes were
6xed on McCloud. Murgatroyd leaned
Imply back In his chair and gazed va
cantly at the ceiling.
Merrick paid little attention to OAR
aAl On t1n On I'D hi
raised his head and endeavored to
press a flask Of liquor to his lips.
With sudden strength, McCloud
pushed the fash aside.
II don't want that" he said huskily.
"Whisky and cards have been the ruin
Of me-whisky, and cards and-and
Murgatroyd."
Murgatroyd dropped his eyes from
the ceiling and fixed them on McCloud
with sneering smile.
Keep your devilish books of Of
mel" muttered McCloud., in passion
'Take that man away" he went on
addressing the others, his'voice culver.
ing with excitement.
Murgatroyd was not taken away but
Payton drew his chair In front If him
you say that you are Junius Nc.
Cloud?" said the doctor.
Eyes"
do you know Jack sturgis9"
NO"
"You know he was tnurdered?"
TITS that that has haunted me ant
made life hell for the last month,
was the signing, helpless response.
"You were In these rooms on tn,
night the murder was committed?"
Il was in that private room. there
with Murgatroyd, the night sturlSi
was shot," He duttered one ham
toward the other apartment.
Are you willing to tell US every
thing, here and now, Mr.. McCloud, o
would you like to consult a, lawye
drst7','
II want no lawyers" said MdCloud
decisively, and If everything lis nc
told now it may never be-
Get pen and paper, Lenyard, "Nsai
| Merrick, land sit at the DESK"
"That's right" said Payton. "TaA'
down everything. Roy"
In a few moments 'Lenyard wa
ready and had jotted down the sub
stance Of what had already been said
"You were talking with Murgatroyi
you say. Mr.. McCloud?" rey,umed d.
Payton.
4 Eyes"
| you came here by app ointment?
Il was in Sandy Bar nd Murgs
troyd sent for me: told tha stage driV
er to tell me that was to. come hel
at once"
What was Murgatroyd doing whe
you entered the room2"
Walking Up and down IA Re cage
animal. He had o letter in. Xhis hand
did he tell you anythingt about tt
letter."
| HE read it to me. 1t swas fro
Nate Darrell and said that he b-DarEel
was In town awaiting MI Fgatrpyt
pleasure. and could be found lat Hslw
bills.".
| McCloud seemed to gath Or Streng
as he proceeded. Excit rrnent W
buoying him UP for the or seal
You knew there was 4 feud !
tween Murgatroyd and d Arrel9"
"Murgatroyd told me. HE said II
Darrell was in Sandy Bar 1and must I
get out of the camp dive. He $,
that was to help him put Darrell s
Of the way"
A mild sensation W As Aaused by t
announcement
Why should " GyaEA,d ass ,