Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-10-07
CHAPTER xxXIV.
New Problems,

CHAPTER xxxlV.
New Problems.
Meantime the agencies OF the law
were in charge Of another situation
which but now had arisen In the des'
tiny of the dynamic Gretzhoffen coin.
There had been murder done but now
over this coin. The city was exerting
all Its force usually employed in the
preservation OF life and property.
Swiftly a Gordon of troops and of the
local gendarmerie had been summoned
into action. The exits Of the town
were guarded. The gendarmes filled
the streets nearby, some guarding the
|. crossings, others converging toward
/ the point of greater interest, whence
the alarm had come-the Ritz hotel.
What is this, monsieur" demanded
the officer, as he approached the desk,
his quick eyes glancing over every de-
tail about him. Remain here, all OF
YOU Let no one attempt escape. What
is this, them
I'VE do not know, captain" began
the clerk, who acted as spokesman.
This maid brings the alarm; she de-
clares a man has been found killed in
one Of our apartments
what room was 1t, monsieur"
THAT belonging to a young Amerl'
can woman, a Miss Gray"
Where is she?'
81 do not know, captain. She was
here but now. We did not see her en-
ter, but saw her leave. She and her
man come and go often-somewhat
mysteriously, l must admit
"When was she here last?'
"Within the hour, l was about TO
say"
"And who was with her."
"Her man, whom l have just men
toned. They came in, apparently
from the country; apparently from
travel. They came in at the rear en-
trance, SO it seems. Soon after ner
arrival a gentleman inquired for her.
"And where Is that gentleman"
The clerk looked about him. Count
sachio by this time had approached
the door, and would have been glad
enough to pass out. Detained by the
. porter for a time, he now had met the
gendarmes, who allowed no one to
leave the place. The captain ap
preached him.
Monsieur, you must Join us for 9
, time" and led him toward the desk
where he resumed his questioning o.
the hotel force.
rs this the gentleman" he inquired
OF the clerk. The latter nodded.
What did this gentleman say
"He asked me where was the charm
Ing young woman, the American. M
: said he had known her before
l Has anyone else inquired for tn
{ young American lately? Has anyon
else been in her apartments?
The clerk considered for an instant
! zone other, monsieur lie capltalne
yes"
: "Who-when was it,"
9 "A gentleman whose name ols'lk
Q to speak in public"
: Speak; 1t Is the law"
I every we'll, then. 1t was Monsieur
t Counte Frederick Of Gretzhotfen.'
Q "The Count Frederick, when was b
: here?"
'. "Ah. that was before the return Q
k the Young woman from an absence Q
q several days"
!; The officer turned to his mel
8 "Those Of you who remain" no salt
l. twill guard all these whom we hav
questioned here. Prevent oil frol
70 leaving the hotel. l must 30 to nm
q. the Count Frederick himself and br'n
It him here. Perhaps through him v
g. may and something Of tho wher'
J; .bouts Of tho young woman hersel
b Once We find her We have found n
1t solution OF this crime"
10 who vas tho victim! be demsn
70 ed Of tho clerk.
v THAT We cannot say. This ma
10 alone has seen"