The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-09-04
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'Yes; because l can let you have
five thousand dollars-or fifteen
thousand, f,r that matter-it you
want it,
Now, our estimable friend of the
black diamond neither considered
nor cared whether his dear friend
Campbell had FIVE dollars or five
thousand. In that kindly heart no
selfish thoughts had intruded. The
companiopship had given him new
and grateful pleasure, and he was
satisfied with that. If, then, Camp
bell came very near to his bosom as
a friend, how would he seem, when
he had not only five thousand but
fifteen thousand to loan to his friend
in need The reader will readily see
how Campbell advanced in Barr's
regard, when he gave his check for
five thousand dollars, on the bank of
Virginia, with the assurance that he
was in no haste to have the sum re.
turned, as he was not buying very
heavily just then. The money was
repaid the next day but the gener
Gus deed was faithfully remem bered.
And in thi intimate way matters
progressed. Campbell attended all
the great sales at the tobacco ware
house, bid on very large lots; was
often seen, hurrying from Que ware
house to another with leaf samples
under his arm, and came to be con
sidered as very heavy dealer. In
after months, however. although all
recollected his bidding cautiously,
nobody remembered of his buying a
single pound. o-
BY and by, Campbell's transac-
tions required large sums of money.
Some times mis- drafts failed to come
in time; but the ample deposits of
Barr were all at his service, and oc-
casionally used. Campbell always
had money to loan when Barr chanc-
ed to require it and he was exact in
paying what he borrowed. This
state of things continued about a
year. One morning Campbell failed
to visit Barr's counting room. There
was nothing surprising in this, only
it broke out a great deal of Barr's
necessities. Campbell had become
part of his very existance.
And so Barr fretted and fidgeted,
and finally vent home in much soil,
tude. All the next day there was no
Campbell. As the shades of eve,
ming fell, Barr despatched note by
servant, addressed to Campbell at
his boarding house, rendering any
assistance in his power, in case he
was confined by sickness. Of course
Campbell must be sick. But judge
of his emotions if you can, when
word was brought that Campbell
had taken his luggage, and lett for
parts unknown, two days before
And Campbell at that moment, had
twenty-five thousand dollars of Barr's
money in his possession. II there
ever was "a pretty kettle of fish, did
not John Barr have il, when that
horrid news froze his very blood,
metaphoricslly speaking?
1t would be useless TO dwell Lpon
the con ition of poor Barr's lacerat-
ed soul. In taot, he didn't pause
long over it himself Twenty-Five
thousand dollars was sufficient sum
to put all septimentalism to flight.
Inquiries were at once set on foot,
but neither policeman, nor railroad
official, had seen him moving to-
wards distance parts. Finally Barr
started northward after his treacher
GUS and fugitive friend or enemy. At
ashlng;on. not the least clue of
Campbell could be found. In Bslti-
more, it was equally obscureG but
taking the suggestion that pursuit
south ward would nov be useless,
Barr concluded to push on. Phlia
delphia could give no aid, and he
started for New York, about hope
less OF saccoss, aud With q heart of
lead
Arrived in New York, the afflict-
ed gentleman proceeded at once to
the office of the famous 'Old Hayes
then at the head of the police of that
city. Inquiries We're made of all
officers who might know of such a
mans arrival as Barr was hunting,
but not word of hope could they
give. OH Hayes finally advised
that inquiry should be made of a Ger
tain nrm OF professional detectives.
He said that sort OF business was
just IN their line, and they would be
mich more likely TO know anything
that could be learned of the case
than the regular police force would.
1t was night. Poor John Barr had
been racked with anxiety, and with
out rest or sleep, for two days and
nights. Not one ray of hope had
come to cheer him, That he should
seek this firm of detectives, rather
from desperation than belief that
any good may come of it, may well
be believed. ..
Reaching the Office he sought, a
short, square built man, about forty
years of age was found there and
the moment he heard Barr's inquiry,
he answered. f-R.i
sAll right, sir. Campbell arriv ed
here two days ago. He has been
absent for a long time and as it was
full time for him to finish any job on
hand, we have been on the lookout
for him for two or three weeks. The
moment he arrived we put man on
him. He staid at a boarding house
one day, and yesterday moved to an
other. ele is there now
A food of great JOY made Barr
speechless. Recovering, he propes-
ed to march at once upon the enemy,
and capture him. a
Softly, Mr.. Barr, said the detec,
tive. Campbell is sharp, and no
fool to be caught SO easy as that. II
you ge now, we will lose him sure.
Youjust keep cool, and let us work
it out. We know the man. - n
AT this John Barr rebelled. He
couldn't see why an arrest should
not be made instantly. He didn't
want Campbell now SO much as he
did once; but he wanted the money.
Finally, after expostulation, the SEN
sible advisor said
'Mr. Barr, you are nervous and
worn out. You want sleep. Take
my advice. Go to hotel; eat a
good supper; and get good nights