Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-08

Kendall gazed steadtly q moment at hts
oaltspOken Utsttor.
winked at each other, as much as to
say that he was shrewd and cunning
one to thus be able to 80 completely
cover his tracks
"Where will it end?" he thought
this morning. "How long can I stand
this intense suspense-this sitting,
crushing suspicion? Which way can I
turn or what can I do to make men
know that am innocent?"
And he bowed his head upon the
desk before him and closed his eyes as
though to shut out the vision Of suspi-
cious faces crowding in on every side.
As he thus sat the door opened and q
tall, somewhat awkward appearing man
about 25 years Of age entered the room.
he was clad in a well worn business
suit and bore the appearance of clerk
who had been out Of a position some
months
my name is Stacey Cochrane,' he
said, "and I am an attorney. have
called to obtain from you some informa-
ton that may aid in clearing up the
Powell mystery.
Kendall had heard similar words so
many times in the last few months that
the present application did not impress
him as at all singular. And yet the
number anxious to engage in the search
for Mr.. Powell had been gradually de-
creasing as the months had worn away.
John could not recall at this moment
that he had met one who appeared anx-
ious to engage in the chase in the past
five or six weeks. He signified his will
ingness to give any information possible
and his caller proceeded:
II have said that I am an attorney.
I should have added briefless one. l
came to the city upon being admitted to
the bar, but I have met with little sue
cess in obtaining business. I am too
proud to return to my old home and
hang out my shingle with the burden Of
q city failure on my shoulders. have
followed this Powell mystery since it
first appeared in the papers. 1t has at
tracted me on account Of its singularity,
and, while I may not be in fashion by
refusing to lay the disappearance Of Mr..
Powell to you, believe I have some
theories which may be worth consider
ing. have come, Mr.. Kendall, to make
business proposition. Tread this morn
ing that the authorities have practically
given up the search. IF that is so, I will
take it up, with, of course, your help
and permission. If after the lapse Of a
week I can furnish you clews which in
your Judgment are worth pursuing, you
are to provide funds to enable me to fol-
low them. I have nearly exhausted the
small resources with which was sup
piled when came here. If possessed
any means Of my own, would freely
hazard them in this search. But have
nothing. If I win, the amount you ad-
vance shall be deducted from the re-
ward"
Kendall gazed steadily moment at
his outspoken visitor before he replied
There was something about the man
that impressed him. Afterward he learn
ed it was earnest enthusiasm.
"Mr. Cochrane," he said at length,
"you are stranger, and must say you
appear as a decidedly frank one. I will
try to be equally frank with you. The
search for Mr.. Powell must be kept up,
and some one must do 1t who is possess
ed with more than the single idea Of
proving in the end that am my en-
ployer's murderer. Through Mr.. Pow
ell's generosity and advice have been
enabled to make few fortunate invest
ments of my own. Much Of their pro-
ceeds has been spent in the employment
Of detectives, hat I have something left
and can save more. Twill double the re-
ward and advance to any one who proves
himself worthy and capable whatever is
necessary to sustain the most careful
search. will give you every scrap OF
information possible. When will you
begin your Inquiries"