The Forrest City times., 1890-08-30
ROY BERRY; vnE FRUITS OF REMEMBRANCE.
BY GEO, W. wooLsEY.
toopwtoht, 1889. bp the .Autnor.l
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Finally he drew his chair close beside Roy, and said
 Roy, have you spoken to anyone to-day about the tragedy"
 "No, have not-only in general con versation with others who were talking about itn
 ''I am glad you have not. and 1t is for that came to talk with you tonight"
 'I am ready to hear anything you have to say"
 First promise me that you will not re- peat a word of what am about to say"
 You have my promise: go on."
 The murder of my brother and Will Guff is ouly one among the many horrible deeds committed there. The visitors have become accustomed to rows, fights and bloodshed but 1t is never mentioned on the outside A dead body is easily con ccaled and removed so that suspicion of that place is never thought of. A stranger is closely watched. and should you ever speak of this matter l cannot say what trouble it might lead you into and should not like to be responsible for the result if 1t reaches the ears of the proprietors that YOU even knew that the affair ended so seriously. There are none of your ac- quaintances who know that you were there. and, therefore, no ope will question you"
 II assure you that will never say any thing about it to anyone. But have you not learned something as to the cause of the shooting'"
 "Yes. In Henry's room found letters written by Cuff, threatening him with ex- posture if he did not be more prompt in furnishing money which he had melted him to filch from father. One of the let ters was written on Saturday morning and delivered by carrier. in which he made an appointment with Henry at the beer garden, and urged him to come pre- pared with a considerable sum of money; adding that he meant business and would stand no foolishness. In their early ac- quaintance he gave Henry picture of himself, which he said was taken five years ago."
 As he closed his remarks he took from his pocket the picture and handed it to Roy.
 Roy gazed steadfastly at the picture for few moments and then turned deathly pale, and let it fall to the floor
 Guy was frightened at the sudden change, and looked at Roy in bewilder- ment.
 At length Roy picked up the picture and handed it back to Guy without speak ing word
 "Why, Roy, what makes you act so strangelyf Can it be possible thst you know the pictures'
 "Yes"
 "Then who is its"
 That is Jim Golf, who ran away from near my old Kentucky home more than a year ago, and it is believed he murdered an innocent old negro woman before he left there. knew him when boy. but he had so changed in looks since last I saw him that did not recognize him, al though could readily see a familiar re- scmblance to someone had known. He was always looked upon as being dan gerous boy. Very early in life he became hard drinker, and when intoxicated was the terror of the neighborhood. He was once bright, intelligent boy, and bid fair to make useful man. but whisky got the best of him, and before he reach ed manhood he was total wreck, and now he occupies drunkard's grave with at least two murders to answer for Ut the throne of justice"
 Roy had learned q lesson that he would not soon forget, and he was determined to profit by it. and if possible see the inside of other noted places of like character
 He had been true to every trust ever since he had been in the store, and by rigid economy had saved up considerable amount of money. Mir. Gaylord trusted him implicitly and much of the responsi. bility of the large business from that time forward devolved upon him; and his salary had been raised from time to time until no one in the city commanded better pay for labor, and as his habits were of the best character, and his ambition to gain wealth, by honesty. such that his income over his actual expenses and the amount regu. larly sent to his mother. soon piled up handsome bank account besides few hundred dollars back on his salary, and which he had not drawn because he thoughtjt quite as safe with Mir Gaylord as 1t would be in the bank
 There was employed in the store mid. dle-aged man who was there when Roy came. and about whom the employees knew but very little. He was known by the name of Si, and while not very communi. cative generally, was nevertheless honored and respected by everyone for his kind and genial disposition. He appeared to take an unusual interest fin Roy and spent good deal of his leisure time with him. He was willing talker but always eyaded all allusion to his personal affairs He Knew all about the numerous pleasure re- sorts and never lost an opportunity to warn Roy of the danger of visiting those places
 One evening when they were alone he asked Roy if he had ever been at the Ninearu beer garden, and then watched frvH vrAsxr al. .l .-.l.. ailusion to that place would have upon him 4
 Yes: was there once long while ago with Guy Foster, but did not remain very long"
 And did you see anything amusing or otherwisey"
 "Of course was surprised and amazed Why should not at my first visit to such spiaces You know one cannot fully realize the true character Of those places by read Ing of them as the half can never he writ ten as 1t appears to an eye witness"
 Do you intend to ever repeat your visit to that places'
 tor me, l assure you. But mean to y.s.. other places to learn what may of their character"
 No doubt you will be amply paid for your trouble. but what ever you do, shun the very appearance of all pretentious friends whom you may for the first time meet there. and avoid those who would have yon take part in anything praotlced there. Ton will find many cunning schemerA Look out for them
 Roy appreciated the warning words of his friend and assured him that he was ever on the alert and always fortified against all such characters as sought to do htm personal harm.
 6i proposed to Roy that they go togeth- ST on tho next Saturday night to one of the most notorious resorts m the clsy. lna place was carried on under the sguise of respectable ts saloon. when in reality it was den of infamy of the lowest charac- ter.
 The arrangement for their visit of in spection was quickly completed. and it was understood thnt st was to go in disguise, aa}H kA t~ krx., hxv