Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-04-28

ana mysterious developments that were /
TO follow, as he advanced in the cam
paign against the mysterious assassin.
| When Stanmore found himself in the
street at the conclusion Of his interview
with Paxton, he turned to a cab stand,
/ and, entering one of those convenient
vehicles, he directed the driver to pro-
coed to the residence of Jason Garrison.
Marks & Book have informed me
/ that Pratt & Weeks are the unfortu-
nate brokers' pressing creditors. The
/ loss OF the money which has found its
way into the hands OF those Wall street
bandits may place Garrison at their
mercy, said StanmOre, mentally.
While he was approaching Jason Gar
risOn's home Daniel Pratt was leaving
the brokers' residence
An hour previously, while Garrison
was wondering why he had not yet heard
/ from his impOrtunate creditors, there
came loud ring at the dOOrbel, and a
| servant admitted Pratt.
Garrison received him in the library,
/ and a stormy scene ensued. Recrimina-
lions were exchanged, and both men
were enraged. Pratt persistently de-
manded his money, and controlling his
passion said:
~On account of the loss which you have
sustained by the robbery, we have de-
layed calling on you, but now we can
wait no longer"
You know am unable to meet your
demand. The theft of the money with
which I had meant to pay you prevents
my doing so. If you would grant me
timer"
Impossible; my partner will not con-
sent"
Can make no terms with you?"
Pratt did not Immediately answer, but
he made the transit of the room several
times, while he furtively glanced at Gar
rison.
Finally, as though he had arrived at
a decision upon some point which he
had been considering, he said in low
voice:
Mr.. Garrison, there is one way in
which all this might be arranged without
Inconvenience TO yourself"
How do you mean?" asked Garrison,
eagerly.
4 admire your daughterl"
"Siri" Numbered the broker.
Hear me; am honorable in what I
say. I would make your daughter Edna
ENeverl Neverl"
But if you consent your debt will be
cancelled. promise you that"
Your proposition is an insult. I
would choose rather to see my daughter
you Internal scoundrel, for I shall do
you an injury" cried Garrison.
White with rage Pratt fastened from
the room, but at the door he paused and
hurled back the threat:
IN turn you into the street; I'll
beggar you unless you think better of
this. You shall have one more chance.
I'll call at o'clock for your final an
, swer."
The street door banged behind him
moment later.
Edna Garrison had heard all.
1t CHANGED she was in an apartment
adjoining the library, and the voices Of
: the two men, raised in anger as they
were, reached her distinctly.
Edna joined her father as soon as he
: was alone.
You are my own dear, dear father
You spurned that villain as you should
i have donel" she cried, throwing her
4 arms about his neck.
Jason Garrison caressed the golden
I head that nestled affectiOnately on his
} bosom, and he said:
: The future looks dark for US. my
= dear. My greatest hope now is that l
{ may be able to negotiate a loan on my
Colorado property. 1 did not dare to
I mortgage it before for fear OF spelling
{ the sale. which I thought was sure to be
I made. Fortunately, Pratt & Weeks
5 do not know that I own real estate in
Colorado and they will not seize that. "
- We will hope for the best. father, "
= answered Edna, cheerfully.
q A few moments subsequently, while
= father and daughter were still cOnvers-
5 ing, the bell rang again, and immediate
ly the brokers' servant presented Rich
ard StanmOre's card.
-StanmOre," muttered Garrison, i
know no one of that name. but you may
show the gentleman here"
Edna retired, and Stanmore entered
the brokers' office.
o Stanmore introduced himself, and a
3 short conversation ensued which we need
not dwell upon.
Q Suffice it to say that when Richard
Stanmore took his departure, as he pres
: entity did, Jason Garrison held his check
for the sum Of seventy-eight thousand
dollars.
J, You have saved me from ruin, said
Garrison, whose gratitude was bound
5 less, as they parted at the door.
do not mention it, sir. 1t affords me
: pleasure to think that I am foiling the
l plot of Pratt Il Weeks to ruin you. Ours
j has been merely business transaction
have loaned you sum o. money; you
have given me valuable Colorado prop
erty as security for the loan. You have
nothing to thank me for. Rather should
! be grateful to you for the opportunity
to block one of those villainous games
=. I'll crush those vipers yeti" answered
e Stanmore.
His last words were uttered in fierce
voice, full of intensity, and Garrison
y felt that in him the Wall-street villains
1 Pratt & Weeks. had dangerous foe.
= Stanmore pressed Garrison's hand
g and q moment later he had left the house
. into which he had brought hope and Joy
q True to his promise, Pratt called az
t the Garrison residence promptly at siA
Il o'clock that evening, but, acting upon
!, his masters instructions, the servant
1 refused to admit him.
h Pratt left the door tuning with rage
and vOwing vengeance.
!, What was his surprise, however, upOI
returning to his office to learn that dur
: ing his absence Jason Garrison haC
e called and settled his Indebtedness il
4 full.
d Where did he get the money!" de-
n manded the irate schemer?
t Therein is the mystery" answered
Y Weeks.
My scheme has failed. With the
father In my power and the lover il
2, prison charged with murder, 1 meant t.
e bring the girl 10 my terms" muttereC
s Pratt, and after a moments reflection
s he added:
4 But the game may not be entirely
a lost yet. Edna Garrison may not be
beyond my reach after all.
e Pratt's motive for wishing to faster
n the crime OF John Oakburn's murder or
o Stuart Harland is clearly diseerniblt
now. The conspiratOr regarded the
v young man with all the hatred such &
Q nature as his could feel for a successful
rival. He had determined TO wed Edns