Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-18

Kendall gdzeI steadily G moment at bis
 OutSpOken visitor.
 winked at each other, as much as to say that he was shrewd and cunning one to thus be able to so completely cover his tracks.
 Where will it end?" he thought this morning. ''How long can stand this intense suspense-this stifiing. crushing suspicion? Which way can l turn or what can I do to make men know that I am innocent?3
 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 tall, somewhat awkward appearing man about 5 years of age entered the room. He was clad in well worn business suit and bore the appearance of clerk who had been out of position some months.
 My name is Stacey Cochrane, " he said, "and l am an attorney. l have called to obtain from you some informa- tion 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 Mir. Powell had been gradually de- ereasing as the months had worn away. John could not recall at this moment that he had met one who appeared anx- ious to engage ill the chase in the past five or six weeks He signifed his will ingness to give any information possible and his caller proceeded:
 ' 1 have said that I am an attorney. should have added-a brietiess one. l came to the city upon being admitted to the bar, but l have met with little sue cess in obtaining business. 1 am too proud to return to my old home and hang out my shingle with the burden of city failure on my shoulders have followed this Powell mystery since it first appeared ill the papers. It has at- tracted me on account of it's singularity, and, while 1 may not be ill fashion by refusing to lay the disappearance of MT. Powell to you, believe 1 have some theories which may be worth consider ing. I have come, MT. Kendall, to make q business proposition. Tread this morn ing that the authorities have practically given up the search. If that is so, will take it up, with, of course, your help and permission, If 'aften the lapse of week can furnish yrast1ews which in your judgment are woEfhapursuing, you are to provide funds to enable me to fol- low them. l have nearly exhausted the small resources with which 1 was SUD- piled when came here. If I possessed any means of my own, would freely hazard them in this search. But 1 have nothing. If 1 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 8 stranger, and 1 must say you appear as decidedly frank one. will try to be equally frank with you The search for MT Powell must be kept up, and some one must do it who is possess ed with more than the single idea of proving i'll the end that 1 am my em- ployer's murderer Through MT. Pow ell's generosity and advice l have been enabled to make few fortunate invest ments of my own. Much of their pro- ceeds has been spent ill the employment of detectives but l have something left and can save more will double the re- ward and advance to any one who proves himself worthy and capable whatever IS necessary to sustain the most careful search. l will give you every scrap Of information possible. When will you begin your inquiries"
 Now" replied Cochrane, and here ''
 The young lawyer remained at the Powell offices throughout the remainder of the day. Much of the time was spenU fin making inquiries of Kendall as to the missing mans habits, characteristics, peculiarities, tastes, likes, dislikes, hopes, plans and failings Kendall was asked to initiate Powell's walk and voice, to sit at his desk, enter and leave the room. to hold paper while reading all as nearly like MT. Powell as poss1- ble. Toward evening Cochrane asked:
 And among all his papers and letters you say there is not one line that would indicate where he was born"
 Not one word, D wA the reply.
 Did Powell never refer to occur rences ill his childhood--anything con corning his school, his sports, his boylsh pranks?'
 Never, except once !"
 "Ah," said Cochrane, land when was that?7
 "We stood here by the window watch ing some men driving several cattle along the street One of the steers broke away and ran back in this direction and we were both interested over the