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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1907-01-31, Page 7• frit.o.evo.e........evevs•••••••••••.4.4..e..e.4.••••,......vevrive...i.•••4.4.41•41.1.4.e.•••••••••. . - ,. -.., yet Bein g a Truo Rowfd and Eftplanation of the .Sova. Mysteries Now Associated 441th Nis Name In the Public Mind, and of an Eighth, Which Is the Key of the Steell 1 ' , JR. 1 Copyrigh6 l1arlea w. Heeke 4 By HOWARD FIELDING - �'•1-.�w..............•....•..w.•...+.y-....y.....M1•...�N..ww+1.w..•.».«....Iw•1..w..»...•j� ht a loss and to hurt us with our cus- tomers in various parts of the country, but we are too strong for them, If we twere in debt or if there were any way to interfere with our shipping arrange - Orients the situation would be very dif- ferent, but we control this branch rail- road absolutely, and through it we hold lainety-nine year contracts with the train line, so that there is no possibil Sty of discriminating against us." Donald tapped with the bat as if up - On the bead of an invisible enemy. "Suppose that you didn't control the branch," said he, "Then," I replied, "it would be all tip with us. The manufacturer must own the railroad or the railroad will own the manufacturer." "But there are other factories in this town," he persisted. "Because of our great mercy they ;continue to exist, my son," said L "You will observe that none of them ds a carpet factory." "The branch is a stock a smpany, of icourse?" said he. "It is officially known as the Tun- ilridge and Wells Junction Railroad icompany," I replied. "There are 10,000 Shares of stock of the par value of $100 each. ' It is rarely on the market, (but the last sale, as I remember, was Int 130. The value has greatly ad- Ivanced of late. A little more than a Veal: ago there was quite a block of it for sale. I bought some, and your father and Carl and Mr. Bunn bought 1100 shares each. We got it at about 1105. It was upon my advice that the 'Others invested in it." "Wasn't. that quite a large purchase for Mr. Bunn?" said Donald. "I ;wouldn't have thought that he could ]raise $10,500. I'm not asking for idle iicuriosity, uncle," he added earnestly. "Mr. Bunn put up about half the noney," I replied, "and I made up the balance. The hundred shares stand in Illy name, but he can have them when- ever he pays what is due. Meanwhile be draws the dividends on the whole lot. I shan't charge him interest on the noney which I advanced. I wanted Palm to make a good investment;' you understand. If left to himself, Bunn hiways makes bad ones. That's why I bold the stock in my name. I'm afraid he'll sell it and lose the money. It's a friendly arrangement." "You couldn't prevent Mr. Bunn from taking the stock if he paid you ,your money, could you?" asked Don- Yeld, and I replied in the negative. We 'were just entering my grounds. (Donald stopped suddenly and leaned hgainst one of the gate posts, as if Overcome by a sudden exhaustion. I Observed that his face, which bad been Rushed as a result of his recent ex - itemise in the beat, had grown quite (pale. "Walt a minute, uncle," he said, and I stood stock still, staring at him. t"Mr. Bunn will do that within three Bays." "What do you mean?" I demanded. 'Pay that money? He hasn't got it" "He will get it," responded the boy !firmly. "Mr. Kelvin will give it to thim." "Kelvin!" I exclaimed. "Why should lie do it?" "Will you Iet me ask you a question, uncle?" said Donald. "Did Professor 'Severn—the fellow who wasn't Pro- fessor Severn—talk to you about the branch road?" My memory suddenly began to work [with astonishing clearness and rapid- ity. "We were standing by the office one t I WOM13N ONLY KNEW Thousands of women suffer untold miser- ies every day with aching backs that really have no business to ache. A woman's back wasn't made ao ache. Under ordinary conditions ie, ought to be strong and ready -to help her bear the burdens of life. It is hard to do housework with an ach- ing back. Hours of misery at leisure or at work. If women only knew the cause. Backache comes from sick kidneys, and what a lot of trouble sick kidneys cause in the world. But they can't help It. If more work is put on them than they can stand it's not to be wondered that they get out of order. Bsokache is simply their cry for help. DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS tl*ill help you. They're helping sick, over- worked kidneys—al over the world— making them strong, healthy and vigorous. Mrs. P. Ryan, Douglas, Ont., writes: "For over five menthe I was troubled with lame luck and was unable to :neve without help. I tried all kinds of plasters and Biel -meets but they were no use. At lest I heard tell of foan'e kidney Pine and .after I hod used three-quarters of the box soy bock wits as etrong and well nee ver.° Price 1O cents per box or three .)Kis for iii 31.E x11 dealers'or The DamDamay Pill to.,'%%route, (tat: day," said 1, "aud he pointed (Lown to- ward the station and mentioned the curious circumstance that while travel- ing in the west he had met a man who held stock in that road. Naturally I asked him who it was, and be named my cousin, Silas Harrington, 'A. very agreeable man,' said our professor, 'but eccentric. He told ame that he never lived more than six months in one place. What part of the world has he reached by this time?' " "And you told him?" said Donald, wiping bis dripping forehead. "Yes; I told him that Silas was in Colorado Springs the last that I heard of him." "How much stock does he hold?" I replied that to the best of my recollection the amount was 200 shares. "We must telegraph to him," said Donald. "Do you mean to tell roe," said I, "that a serious attempt is being made to get control of the branch?" "There is no doubt of it," he respond- ed, with a groan. "I should have told you before, but I didn't know the truth until today. It was all guess- work., But they can't do it, uncle? They can't really do it?" "I don't see how it's possible," said I. "There's the whole Hackett inter- est to reckon with. Why, William Hackett and the other heirs control almost two-fifths of the stock"— "I'm afraid Kelvin has it by this time," said Donald almost in a whis- per. "My boy," said I very seriously, "IS not this pretty deep water? I'm afraid you're relying too much upon your- self." "I'm relying upon you, Uncle John, all that I can," he replied. "I'm fight- ing for my life and more than my life. That's the truth about it. You know that for any trivial motive I would not take advantage of—make use of"— He could not go on, but I understood him. His instinctive knowledge of these plots against me had driven him to rely upon bis special gift, and in the use of it he knew not bow to work in full harmony with an ordinary man like me. Much that he knew was doubtless too vague to be put into words, and certainly it was susceptible of no rational proof. I then saw more clearly than ever before how terrible a burden this mysterious power might be, and I fully understood why 'those who possess it deny the possession and zealously strive to turn the inward eye, away from such revelations. Yet I suspected that Donald was as- sisted by disclosures of a more palpa- ble nature. There was a tangible ex- planation of his knowledge of Kelvin's part in these designs. I could not ask the boy to lay bare his soul to me, to disclose the inner mysteries of an en- dowment which I should doubtless be wholly unable to comprehend, but I thought that he ought to confide in mo in all things of the common sort. There. fore I asked him straight out whether he bad derived any information frons Amy Kelvin in regard to her father's underhand schemes. "None whatever," he replied, looking me straight in the eyes. "Does this information depend upon the exercise of a peculiar power not possessed by the generality of man- kind?" said I. He hesitated a moment, with himself. "It does, Uncle John," he answered. "But—but you're all at sea. THE W[NGUAM TIMES, JANUARY 31 1907 I that Donald must be mistaken, yet, While the words were on my lips, I had no great confidence in them. In 1 my heart L believed that if he predict- ed this event it would occur. Still he Might redeem his stock from me and Th iI not be a traitor.. is vew suggest- ed to. Donald. "It may be true," said be, "And, at any rate, I want you to promise me that you will not let Bunn know that you have any suspicion,' "I don't see that, Donald," said I. "If Bunn iS" tempted to sell this stock, he may' not knew wile is buying it. Ever} if he knows Kelvin to be the i buyer and is tempted by a fancy price he may pot be aware that there Is a. ! chance of a successful fight against me in the company, I can talk him into the right line of conduct. Jim Bunn knows me. He will do what 1 Say." Donald Looked at me with an exprea- Bion of extreme desperation. "If I beg of you not to do this," he cried, "will ;fou take my advice? I give you my word of honor that I can foresee the end of it all and that you will be glad if you follow my way." "May I copsult with any one?" I asked, thinking of his father, He seized my hand with a grip that seemed to paralyze my arm to the shoulder. "Please, please, don't say a word to anybody!" he exclaimed. "I want your Promise that you won't." I looked him in the eyes and gave the word that he asked. It' was partly su- 1 struggling You clout in the least know what I mean. This power can be acquired by anybody— absolutely by anybody who is not blind, dumb and idiotic. Yet not five in Ir million ever pay the slightest attention to it. Great heavens! A person can't throw a ball unless he learns. Now, please don't asic me any more questions or I shall lie to you." , He seemed overwhelmed with that shame, as for a deformity, which the psychic power always seems to carry with it. "I will press you no further, my boy," said I, "but it would occur to me that you might perhaps be able to confide more fully in your parents." "I can'tI I can't!" he cried. "I can't bring myself to speak of it. I can't ever help you any more unless we cease to talk of the means." "Then we will cease to talk of them," said I. "Do your best, my boy. Tell me whatever comes to you, and I will mention it to no one. Meanwhile in regard to this particular business matter I am very glad to be warned, but I do net think that there is much danger." - In the hurry of my thoughts I had forgotten what Donald had said about Jim Bunn, though this was the most shocking and surprising feature of the disclosure. It was impossible for me to believe that this man who for thirty years had served ene faithfully would form an alliance with my enemies, He had always seemed to be devoted to my interests, he had run to the 'with all his troubles, he had found me his friend In the many difficulties ante which his in judicious investments Kaci involved him, tor Bunn was one of those men whose business judgment is excellent in his employer's affairs and persistently wrong in his own. Cer- tainly he Wag Wind to me by tl er-tafnlyho'wasboundtonlebyti es of gratitude; but, above and beyond this, I believed him to be a matt of honor. Recurring to this matter, I insisted Tic hesitated a moment, struggling with himself. perstition that led me to do it, partly my affection for the boy, and both these influences were modified by my feeling that no harm could come of my promise and that there was something adventurous and exciting in this af- fair—something that I would like to follow through to the end. That afternoon Jim Bunn came to me and told a rambling story of suc- cess in various ventures. He seemed to be lying, but he had the advantage of a demeanor always so nervous and restless that the signs of prevarication could not appear upon him as upon an ordinary man. • I heard his story quietly, and when at the end of it he produced the money with which to redeem his stock I made no comment. It would have been bet- ter to congratulate him, but I am not a good hand at such deceits. In spite of this verification of Don- ald's prediction I did not believe that the danger was serious. However, I began an investigation immediately, telegraphing to Silas Harrington and to other holders of 'tile branch stock. I discovered that my cousin had left Colorado Springs for parts unknown and that earnest inquiry was being made for him, doubtless in the inter- ests of my enemies. • I learned in the course of a few days that Kelvin was heavily interested in the trust which was endeavoring to gain control of my factory; that he had secured options on the entire Hackett interest; that he had privately bought out some of my old friends right here in this little town of Tun- bridge and had gained a paramount in- fluence over others so that they would certainly vote against me at the meet- ing. 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He appeared in the office of the railroad, at the junction, accompanied by Wil- liam Hackett, and the transfer of the entire Hackett Interest was recorded upon the books. It amounted to 3,900 shares. Afterward Hackett came over to see me at Tunbridge and told me that this action was in accordance with his own stipulation. He bad refused to sell at any a nice or to use his influence to se- cure the stock from the other heirs un- less Kelvin would agree, in writing, to declare himself the owner through tho usual medium of the stockbook before a certain date. "That was very honorable in yon, William," .said I. "Bot I wish you -had given me a chance at the stock." "The deal was proposed to me in con- fidence," he rejoined. "I could not dis. close it to you. Besides," he added thoughtfully, "I wouldn't have had the face to ask you to meet his terms." This was all that I could make him say about the price which Kelvin had paid. . "I knew what he wanted it for," said he, "but it's a wild financial night- mare. Kelvhl will never get control of this road." "He will come mighty close to it, William," said I. Upon the same day at a later hour I received a call from Kelvin. He came to my office to see me, and the slt,•rk of that surprise was considerable, to a man of my years. Kelvin is capable of that ens::ging frankness of deportment which char- acterizes the man who does not see anything wrong in lying. He men- tioned his investment in the branch stool: as if it had been something that I should be glad to hear of. When he moved into a town, he said, it was al- ways his way to get a property interest aside from a mere house in which to live. It made him feel free to go ahead and take a hand In the town's affairs. He lla(1 bought this branch stock be- cause it was a good investment and beeausc it would identify him with Tunbridge, which, because of its situa- tion, depended so much upon the rail- road for its prosperity. When he had finished this address, I perceived that the real reason of his Visit did not lie in that matter at all. This amicable mention of it had merely paved the way for something else. While he was preparing to introduce this other subject, the nature of which I could not guess, Donald strolled into the office, and, see'.'ng Kelvin, he was about to back out n,tain. "Nothing private," said Kelvin. "Don't go on my account. I'd be glad to have you stay. This is a case where superhuman agencies will be welcome." A case v in �they �v Lich would be r!- tome to mc, sir,' said Donatlel. "world be a distinct novelty in lay cxiler:e'ue e." 1 recognized a flavor of little I.o1:0 la the remark which let me know that Donald was disturbed in mind, "As an old resident of Tunbridge," said Kelvin, turning to me, "youwill remember Bzra Walmsley," I have already mentioned Ma old miser whose mortal part—with the ex- ception of the right hand --lay buried In Tunbridge cemetery, Ile was a most unpleasant creature, a sullen and bru- tal scoffer against all things sacred, and a man of secret and mysterious ways, The house in which he lived had long been viewed with disfavor by the en. perstitious, for it had a history before Walmsley's day, It was set with a corner to the road and bad been paint- ed red in some dim date of old times, but the paint Lad weathered to a dingy black,. upon which, In certain states of the atmosphere, dull spots like faded bloodstains would appear in curious designs. Wben Walmsley died, bis board proved to be very small, though there were stories of large sums bid- den. What was found the public ad- ministrator took charge cf for lack of an heir. "Yes," I replied to Kelvin. "I knew him, but there is an old maxim which would prevent my saying anytbing about him now that he is dead." "Don't know any good of him, eb?" respouded Kelvin. "Well, I guess there wasn't much to know. But to get back to business, Aly property up Lere, The Elms, used to be called the Stoughton place. That family in this town goes back to colonial times. Ezra Walmsley married a Stoughton after the family had lost its'money and was nearly ex- tinct. When Mrs. Walmsley died, she was supposed to be the very last of the Stoughton blood. Soon afterward, along in the early sixties, Walmsley, as the heir of his wife, brought suit for this property which is now mine, He claim- ed that there had been no legal trans- fer." "That was his contention," said I. "A. family named Westcott then owned the place. Norman Westcott, the head of the family, was a colonel in the Union army and a fine fighting man. Because Colonel Westcott was busy putting down the rebellion Walmsley thought that the chance of making trouble with his suit was quite good, but the colo- nel came back, and the suit was set- tled. The whole truth never came out, so far as I know. It was very much of a mystery, as I remember. About that time Walmsley lost his right band, nobody knew how. There was a legend that he had sold it to the devil, but if so he didn't get his price, which could hardly have been anything else than the fine property now known as Kelvin Elms." "What do you suppose the facts were?" asked Kelvin. "The facts commonly known," I re- plied, "were that the public record of the transfer of the property from the Stoughtons to the Westcotts had been destroyed and that Colonel Westcott could not produce any deed, or, to be more exact, Mrs. Westcott couldn't produce it. Just what happened when the colonel suddenly and unexpected- ly appeared no one could find out. He may have shown the deed .to Walmsley and thus have ended the proceedings, but there is another story to the effect that Walmsley had this deed himself and that Westcott got it away from him either by force or by a payment." "How did Walmsley get it?" inquired Kelvin. "The story told by those who seemed to know," said I, "was that it had been stolen by thieves who entered the house, and that Waimsley, who was generally believed to be a receiver of stolen goods, bought this document with the rest of the plunder. That there was a robbery in the old Stough- ton house I know positively. It was said that Walmsley lost his hand in a quarrel with these thieves; that it was so badly injured as to necessitate amputation. The name of a doctor was mentioned, but if he did the work be held the fact to be a professional se- cret." e- cret" • "When I bought the place," said Kel- vin, "I was aware of this flaw in the title, but I was assured that there was not a Stoughton heir nor a Walmsley heir on the face of the earth." "I don't believe that there is one," said I. "Walmsley had a son, but he died." "Can you prove it?" demanded Kel- vin. "No," I admitted. "He didn't die here. Yet I think it is susceptible of proof. He died in early childhood, as I remember." "A man has appeared in this town Pain in the Head—paln anywhere, has its cause. Pain is congestion, slain is blood pressu o—nothing else usl,ally, At least, so says Dr. Shoop, and to Prow it he has created a little pink tablet. 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Ho did, saying that he'd come back, but he hasn't. I shouldn't ordinarily regard such a claim as having any importance, though these blackmailing suits are a confounded nuisance, and if this rascal really could make out any sort of a case he'd have me in a tight place. I'd probably have to pay him something" "It would be hard to prove the death Of Waimsley's son at this late date," said L "That's true," said he, "and yet rd be willing to take my chances. But here's another feature of the case: My butler, 'Cobb, who stole the diampnds, is out on bail. I was going very light on him, for, after all, he furnished us ;with a most interesting experience, thanks to our young friend here, and ! besides be didn't really get away with I anything; so the cbargeagainst him was made as mild as the law would allow, ' and bail was fixed at X500. It has boon 1, tarnished In Bash. Ile was released yesterday, early in the afternoon, and be came right up to my house—made a bee line for it, as I've learned by In- quiry. Naturally he didn't feel like 1 presenting himself at tho front door, so he got into the house by a window of the library. I happened to go to that room after lunch and met the man face to face.» There seemed to be something am e- t Ing in the recollection, for Kelvin gr 1- red. "Ippon my word, he'b a tool -ones" 2 e continued. "He vas fust taking down a book to read. Said he thought that he'd improve his mind while waiting for me. 'Your morals are what need improving,' said I. 'Your mind's all right.' After that we got right down to business, and he said that he bad heard of the threatened suit against me and that he could be of assistance to me if I would treat him fairly. Naturally I asked him what he cbuld do, and after some backing and filling' he said that he could produce the miss- ing deed." "I beg your pardon, air. Kelvin," said Donald. "Did he tell you how he had got news of the suit?" "I couldn't corner him tin that point,'" answered Kelvin, "but I have a shrewd idea. His lawyer is Joe Harvey, the worst shyster in these parts, as I'm told. Now, I believe that the whole job has been put up by Harvey and that it is based upon facts told hint by Cobb." (To be continued.) 17ra Today Is short. Yesterday has paOS- eti. 'Tomorrow may not come; hence you have no time to waste. If you contemplate doing something, better be at it. Anything Thnt Cavite Fianus. )1owell-ITow does that woman atrlke you/ Powell— With any old thing. She's my wife. Wit without kindness 1!t the bee with- unt•honeq. - .