at a pace which she could not equal.  Naturally, her testimony on all points favoring her husband is practically worthless.  She followed and heard the murdered man speak, though what his words were she declares she does not know, and of course the murderer, after consultation with his lawyer, claims that their nature was threatening.  Such a statement, in determining the truth, is worse than valueless.  It is known and readily proved that Fear repeatedly threatened the deceased’s life yesterday, and there is no question in the mind of any man, woman, or child, who reads these words, of the cold blooded nature of the crime.  The slayer, who had formerly made a murderous attack upon his victim, lately quarrelled with him and uttered threats, as we have stated, upon his life.  The dead man came to him with protestations of friendship and was struck down a corpse.  It is understood that the defence will in desperation set up the theory of self-defence, based on an unsubstantiated claim that Cory entered the room with a drawn pistol.  No pistol was found in the room.  The weapon with which the deed was accomplished was found upon the person of the murderer when he was seized by the police, one chamber discharged.  Another revolver was discovered upon the person of the woman, when she was arrested on the scene of the crime.  This, upon being strictly interrogated, she said she had picked up from the floor in the confusion, thinking it was her husband’s and hoping to conceal it.  The chambers were full and undischarged, and we have heard it surmised that the defence means to claim that it was Cory’s.  Cory doubtless went on his errand of forgiveness unarmed, and beyond doubt the second weapon belonged to the woman herself, who has an unenviable record.

“The point of it all is plainly this:  here is an unquestionable murder in the first degree, and the people of this city and county are outraged and incensed that such a crime should have been committed in their law-abiding and respectable community.  With whom does the fault lie?  On whose head is this murder?  Not with the authorities, for they do not countenance crime.  Has it come to the pass that, counting on juggleries of the law, criminals believe that they may kill, maim, burn, and slay as they list without punishment?  Is this to be another instance of the law’s delays and immunity for a hideous crime, compassed by a cunning and cynical trickster of legal technicalities?  The people of Canaan cry out for a speedy trial, speedy conviction, and speedy punishment of this cold-blooded and murderous monster.  If he is not dealt with quickly according to his deserts, the climax is upon us and the limit of Canaan’s patience has been reached.

“One last word, and we shall be glad to have its significance noted:  J. Louden, Esq., has been retained for the defence!  The murderer, before being apprehended by the authorities, went straight from the scene of his crime to place his retainer in his attorney’s pocket!  How long is this to last?”