Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-21
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week In which to work up the case
against the prisoner.
I'VE arc informed that the stolen
Jewels are worth close to half q mil.
lion. There was ono big diamond in
the bunch that fs said to be worth q
quarter Of million alone. think
she ought to be put under heavy
bonds"
"on what grounds do you base your
accusation Of theft against this young
woman?" demanded the lawyer.
Donnelly displayed the diamond he
had found in her room.
She was the only one. outside OF
Mrs. Missioner. who knew the combi-
nation Of the SAFE" he said I'VE
found this diamond. which is one OF
the original stones, IN her ROOM"
Does Mrs. Missioner charge this
girl with the theft of tho collarette?'
asked the lawyer.
"The police make the accusation
Donnelly replied. Mrs. Missioner is
too upset to appear in court to-day"
Following the usual course, the
magistrate adjourned the case for q
week, and held Miss Holcomb in $780,.
600 bail. There being no bondsmen
present, she was committed to the
Tombs.
May speak with Miss Holcomb in
private q few moments?" asked the
young man into whose arms she had
fallen.
who are you!" grufny demanded
Donnelly.
''rm DR.. Lawrence Fitch, the fiance
Of Miss Holcomb."
you can sec her In tho Tombs,' %
Donnelly retorted.
i Lieutenant Britz did not accompany
Donnelly and Carson with their pris-
oner to the jail. When the court hear.
ing was over, he returned to his Office,
summoned two subordinate detectives,
and gave them hasty instructions.
Then he sauntered slowly to the
Tombs.
Al the barred steel door swung
oDen to admit Britz, DR.. Fitch crossed
the stone-nagsed courtyard that sepa.
rates the women's wing Of the prison
from that Of tho men.
WAS It DR.. Fitch who called to see
the prisoner In the Missioner diamond
robbery" he asked the doorman.
Eyes," came the prompt response.
Britx waited in tho shadow Of the
massive gray front Of the jail until
the young physician came out. He
Observed the pallor OF tho doctors
checks. his uncertain gait, a. II the
! turmoil OF his mind hsd exhausted his
physical energy. Tho detective noted.
j also, the clear.cut, straightforward
features Of the physician. the resolute
aspect Of his face, ana tho purposeful
. CLEAN In his clear eyes.
"Just . moment, DOCTOR" Brits said.
tapping Dr.. Fitch on the shoulder.
What can do for you!" asked the
doctor.
Il am Lieutenant Britz. Of Head
quarters" the detective explained. Il
am in charge OF the active work on
this case. want your help. You can
| be OF great service to Miss Holcomb.' -
How" quickly asked Or. Fitch.
by following my orders" flashed
Britt.
| What are your orders?" asked the
doctor.
1T is absolutely necessary that all
suspicion be directed toward her. No
effort must be made at the present
time to clear her"
What" exclaimed DR.. Fitch. per
NIT my nancee to suffer the tortures
Of this prison and live under tho etig-
| ma of this terrible accusat1on?"
1T is necessary" assured Britz.
1.-THE two detectives who arrested
her seem to be convinced Of her
guilt" Fitch said angrily. They in
hicted tortures on her that might
have crushed . stronger woman: she
told mo as best she could what took
place At the inquisition in Police
Headquarters"
VERY WELL" said Britz. II am
working Independently, regardless Of