The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1905-07-14


tte,' said his counsel, and had not an
enemy in the world as far as known
except yourself And as there is nc
evidence of robbery, what possible mo-
tive could lead anyone to put him out
of the way? That is what the other
side will argue" he said to his client.
You We're the one enemy"
Over three months had elapsed since
the disappearance of young Osgood,
and the trial Of Harry Cummings was
about to take place, but close confne-
ment in prison and depressed spirits
had together SO worked upon his
health that he was seriously i'll of slow
| fever, too ILL., as the doctors testified
to be brought up for trial. This was
unfortunate in one respect 1t gave
those who believed in his guilt fresh
item of gossip, and they declared that
his illness was assumed in order to
stave off the conviction which would
follow his trial
At last, after a considerable delay
the trial came on. The principle evil
dence relied upon by the prosecution
was that which has already been mem
toned, and through the ingenious mani
pulatiOn Of the district attorney, a very
strong case. based upon circumstantial
evidence, was clearly made out against
Harry Cummings.
Now it was that all the womanly
tenderness of Mary Mari, all the sin
certify of her affection, and all ner
confidence in her lover, shone out IN
beautiful relief as compared to the Sc
we're ordeal through which he was
called to pass. She was by his side
in court. she visited him in prison,
she mnistered at his sick bed and she |
was the victim of such misfortune.
The case had been nearly closed 1t .
was the morning upon which Harry's .
counsel was to make his closing argu
ment. The courthouse was crowded
to suftocation. There was little doubt
in the minds of the public that Harry
Cummings would be brought in guilty
Some trlflng matters, which we need
not now refer to, had been brought to
light which were thought to still fur
Their implicate the prisoner The court
was opened with more than usual sol
amnity.
The counsel for the defense rose and
iol .ercd q very strong argument
against the weakness of circumstantial
violence 1t was philippe that COM
nauded profound attention. and even
he judges listened to Vt With earnest
less and surprise, ii was so well ex-
PRESSED, and so indsputable in its de-
luctions And now, may it please the
curt and gentlemen of the jury in re-
" to all the evidence introduced
gainst my client, in reply to the fal
acy generally of circumstantial evil
ence, | shall give you but one proof."
lie walked quietly to a side door, and ,
pened it. |
Frank Osgood walked into the court.
yell and hearty, bowling low to the {
Judge and jury. 7
The surprise Of all can hardly he de- a
criDed b
1t was impossible for the officers to I
reserve a proper state Of decorum q
nder such exciting circumstances, and
hee,s arose in the room from the
rCwd, so genuine so spontlnt ous, as
y defy all attempt to control them, q
lille some of the women tainted, "
artly from intensity Of feeling end Il
lrtly from excitement, caused by the Il
disc. which was for some moments s.
2rfectly deafening, Frank Gsgooi Il
as very generally known to those "
resent, and was, of course, instantly Il
cognized. st
Walking up to the prisoner. Harry So
the long-missng man gave g
m his hand cordially, which created III
lother burst Of applause and it was ca
necessary to clear the court st
om before further legal proceedings as
uld take place, owing to the reign |
g excitement among the spectators. III
All was soon explained. NJ
The night before his disappearance, nj
'ank had made an ayowal OF his love 81
Mary Mari, and had been firmly
It delicately refused, This so morU- I
d and embittereu MIN al first that VIZ
became almost cra2cd He did not i
to bed that night at all, bat, jump "
9 out of the low window, wandered pc
knew not whittier. Finally COM 10
= to the shore, he saw Snip just st;
ting go her moorings to drop down I'M
sea with the morning tide. She was an
und for South America. or
Hardly knowing what he did, Franl; SIT
mt on board and sailed on her. OH
Sea life soon restored him 20 his me
rmal condition. Absence cured him
% of his unrequited love. and ne
light the earliest means Of returning
England. 1t was before the cable am
been laid, and so he brought the do
VS. Of his own safety in person, ar a
ing the very morning when Re a2 bui
lred in court. the
Crank Osgood and Henry Cummings out
anne once more the best of friends, fro
h with happy families about their viii
nestle hearths.-New York Weekly ''
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