Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
CAPITALIST" W.
A Travelling Man Assists Him in
Making His Will

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The friends of Captain G. V. Bainsford, OF
Omaha, and he has many of them, tell OF an
interesting experience which happened TO
this gentleman in Southern Iowa in the
early part of December. Mr.. Bainsford has
for four years represented the house OF
Peycke Brothers, and is to-day travelling for
Peycke Brothers company over a territory
where, by upright dealing, he has MAN
tanned a f1attering trade.
On one of the first Tuesdays in the month
of December Mr.. Bainsford, says the Omaha
Bee, arrived at small village in Iowa, and
after registering at the only hotel in the
town, proceeded to visit his patrons. The
house of F. g. Co. is the only establish
1nent of any importance in the place, and it
did not take long for the traveller to sell a
very satisfactory bill to this firm. This
completed, he found that he could not get
away from, say Bigtown, until next noon,
and with characteristic contentment the
genial traveller proceeded TO make himself
at home at the store of his patron. Now,
Captain BaInsford knows one or two things,
but is not especially observant only when
occasion demands 1t.
Not in the least curious, he did not notice
luub D1A4AS hco OSLA4l4S AHAo
bill weIl-dressed stranger was an atten-
tive witness to all the proceedings. Hadhe
been observant he would have noticed that
all the time he was in the store this stranger
kept curious gaze upon his ample form
1t was late in tho afternoon when &C. v"
was enjoying his cigar and endeavoring to
keep warm by an anGquated stove, that a
luu in the trade occurred and Mr.. F, the
.of4 10 m
converse with him. Seeing the stranger,
Mr.. f turned to the traveller and re-
marked: "Bainsford, are you acquainted
with Mr.. Henry va Mr.. W, Mr..
Bainsford. Mr. B. is a travelling man. Mr..
W. is the capitalist of Bigtown." Now, if
there is any thing Bainsford has a weak
ness for it is a capitalist. He is never more
at home than when discussing the financial
question. means for reducing the surplus,
etc, and It was with unusual cordially that
he seized Mr.. VS. hand. Mr. ". him
self was equally glad 10 meet the traveller.
He had many warm friends in the frater-
nifty, always found them well-informed gen.
tlemen and was pleased to become acquaint-
ed with one of the class. 1t did not take
long for the commercial traveller to per-
ceive that the new acquaintance bore a
den sorrow; but this he attributed to per-
haps some family affection or complicated
disease.
Quite a pleasant hour was spent by the
two in exchanging mutual views, and so
pleased was the traveller with his new ac-
quaintance that he invited him to take sup
per with him Mr.. W declined, how
ever, and &C V" proceeded on his way to
q ;,, no I;1 ft1ll IN i1n tho hQs-
pitaity of mine host. 1t was perhaps eight
O'Clock that evening when Mr.. Bainsford
was seated in the office of the hotel, that
Capitalist W made bis appearance.
In response to an invitation to be seated
the capitalist declined and asked if he could
trespass on the time OF the traveller for
about thirty minutes. He desired to see
him in private and would not trespass
longer than absolutely necessary.
The accommodating Bainsford was only
too glad TO comply and taking a candle in
vited the capitalist to his room. Arriving
in the apartments set aside for his use the
traveller handed his visitor the only chair in
his room and seated himself on the bed with
"now-what-canI-do-for -you-old-fellow s"
expression on his genial face.
II want to confide in you" exclaimed the
capitalist, in husky tones.
This was somewhat startling to the tray
cling man, and he moved his rotund form
uneasily as visions of some horrible tale
being entrusted to him rose before him.
With commendable frrness, however,
Bainsford replied: ''Confide away"
From this on the events of the night are
more like vision than reality TO the trav-
Ger An absolutely accurate account of
,Narhoras he raralyoH
and they are gwen In as brief form and with
as strict adherence to facts as Is possible
with the data at hand.
" As you must be aware" continued the
capitalist, ~ am possessed Of considerable
means. For some time past l have had
premonition that shall soon die. ! am not
man of family, though l have many
relatives who would like TO secure my
property. They are not entitled to it by
reason of their treatment of me in the past,
and wish TO arrange so that they shall not
secure q cent. To do this | desire TO make
my will. There is only one lawyer in this
town, and him do not trust. l appeal to
you as new-found friend 10 aid me. Ger
tainIv with your knowledge of fiscal affairs
and general information you can frame my
desires on paper so that my hard-earned
money shall go where | want It."
This was a startling request 1t hap
pened, however, that Bainsford has some
acquaintance with legal forms; in fact it
Is stated that when his parents realized the
impropriety of making minister out Of him
they started their young hopeful in legal
course. and in this way the gentleman be-
came somewhat acquainted with the forms
of law.
Obhging in ell things, the traveller agreed
TO undertake the task, and from the folds Of
his coat the capitalist drew forth pen and
paper, Bainsford took his seat at the table
and the stranger prepared to walk the
room 1t is unnecessary TO go into details.
With mastery skill the commercial traveller
drew up the preface 10 the legal document,
which assured curious public that the de-
VISOR was man CT sound mind, etc, and
then prepared TO take list OF the legacies.
1hese VIII be as interesting to the public
as tney were astounding to the traveller.
10 the county commissioners he be
eueathed IN trust $1,000, to be used in
movement 20 discoUntenance sewing
teas among women over twenty-five years
OF age; 10 the Bankers' Association he
entrusted 5000 10 be used to reward
with comfortable funeral bank cashiers