Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-05

/ vi. nOHSeEee, lapns HOW Htutl
will you have to borrow ~
Give thousand dollars, suppose
" Is that all ?"
"Alll2 And the excited man paused
in surprise, at such a question.
eyes; because | can let you have five
thousand dollars-or fifteen thousand, fol
that matter-if you want it."
| Now, our estima bic friend of the black
diamond neither considered nor cared
whether his dear friend Campbell had
five dollars Or five thousand In tha,
kindly heart no selfish thoughts had in
truded. The companionship 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
TREND, how would he seem. when he had
not only five thousand but fifteen thou
sand to loan to his friend in need The
reader will readily see how Campbell ad
vanced in Barrs regard. when be gaye 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 generous aid was faithfully
remembered
And In this intimate WAY matters pro-
gressed. Campbell attended all the great
sales at the tobacco warehouses, bid on
very large lots was often seen, hurrying
from one warehouse to another with leaf
samples under his arm, and came to be
considered as a very heavy dealer. In
after months, however, although all re-
collected his bidding cautiously, nobody
remembered of his buying single pound
By and by, Campbelps transactions
required large sums of money. Some
times his drafts failed to come in time
but the ample deposits of Barr were all at
his service, and occasionally used Camp
bell always had money to loan when Barr
CHANGED to require it, and he was exact in
paying what he borrowed. This state of
things continued about year. One
morning, Campbell failed to visit Barr's
counting. room. There was nothing sur
prising in this, only it broke out q great
deal of Barr's daily necessities. Campbell
had become part of his very existence.
And so Barr fretted and fdgeted, and
finally went home in much solitude. All
the next day there was no Campbell. AS
the shades of evening fell, Barr despatch
ed a note by servant, addressed to
Campbell athis 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 lug
gage, and left for parts unknown two days
before And Campbell at that moment,
had tlUenty.tavo thousand dollars of Bars
money in his possession. Ii there ever
was "a pretty kettle of fish," did not
John Barr have it, when that horrid news
froze his very blood, metaphorically
speaking?
It would be useless to dwell upon the
condition of poor Barr's lacerated soul. In
fact, he didn't pause long over it himself.
Twenty two thousand dollars was a suffi-
cient sum to put all sentimentalism to
flight Inquiries were at once set on foot,
but neither policeman, nor railroad Off
cial, had seen him moving towards distant
parts. Finally Barr started northward
after his treacherOus and fugitive friend or
enemy. At Washington, not the least
clue of Campbell could be found. In Bal
timore, it was equally obscure; but taking
the suggestion that pursuit south ward
would now be useless, Barr concluded to
push on. Philadelphia could give no aid,
and he started for New York, about hope
less of success, and with heart Of lead
Arrived in New York, the afflicted
gentleman proceeded at once to the Office
of the famous Old Hayes" then at the
head of the police of that city. Inquiries
were made of all officers who might know
of such mans arrival as Barr was
hunting, but not word of hope could
they give. Old Hayes finally advised
that inquiry should be made of certain
firm of professional detectives. He said
that sort of business was Just In their line,
and they would be much more likely to
know anything that could be learned of
the case than the regular police force
would. Il 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 tbs firm of dc
tectlves, rather from desperation than q
belief that any good may come of it, may
we'll be believed.
Reaching the office be sought, short,
square built man, about forty years OF age
was found there and the moment he
heard Barr's inquiry, he answered.
"All right, sir. Campbell arrived
here two days ago, He has been absent
for 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 q board
ing house one day, and yesterday moved to
another. Heis there now"
A food of great joy made Barr speech
less. Recovering, he proposed to march
at once upon the enemy, and capture him.
"Softly, Mr.. Barr, said the detective.
" Campbell IS sharp, and no fool to be
caught SO easy as that. If you go now,
we will lose him, sure. You ust keep
cool, and let us work it out. We know
our man."
A this John Barr rebelled He couldn't
see why an arrest should not be made
ipstanter. He didn't want Campball now
SO much as he did once; but he wanted
the money. Finally, after expostulation,
the sensible adviser Said,-
MIR. Barr, you are nervous and worn
out. You want sleep. Take my advise.
Go to hotel; eat good supper; and get
a good nights sleep; and come down here
about nine o'clock, and then we will dc
something. Campbell must be let alone.
tonight, at least.o
And Barr, per force, followed this ad,
ylce,-omitting no part of it, as he himself
declared. After a sound sleep, he arose
new man full of confidence that his
money was within his reach.
Promptly at nine o'clock Barr was al
the office of his detective friend, not in the
least rebellious but ready to be 'submis
slve to good counsel. He sat uneasilv, and
he wlnced-how co uld he help it-When
mir. Barry-calm and cool detective Bar.
ry-ln reply to "a strong hint that it was
time to go for Campbell, said, "Don't you
fret now, Mr.. Barr. You've had enough
of that
At the end of an hour, Barry took lii
hat and quietly remarked, 81 guess it.
about time to start" His companion was
Instantly rnop his faat I of NC COO y