The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-02

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have heard that he did have q son, who
was for some time at your school. and
80 have ventured to trouble you, hop
ing that you might DO able to assist
me-"
II am at your service, and If you
will give me the name will look over
my books and see what ! cap find"
"The name is John Lewis, and it is
about IA or 10 years since the lad was
supposed to be here. Moreover, it may
help you to remember him If l tell you
that it is further supposed that he ran
away from school and went to sea. /"
II am afraid you have been misin-
formed" said tho schoolmaster, shak-
ing his venerable head. Nothing Of
that kind ever occurred here. do not
recall such Il name of a pupil, but I
knew u man CT that name once and
have goCd reason 10 remember him."
"NIll you tell me about ity'
Certainly. Now let me see. 1t must
have lcel about the very time that you
mention, though could give you the
exact date, a gentleman called here
and wished to.see the school. He said
that he had son whom he wished to
place in military institution such as
this. His name was Lewis After had
explained our methods to him he went
away, promising to call again. This be
did, and on his second visit he told me
that his son had refused to go to mill
tary academy, and that be had placed
him elsewhere. However, he seemed
very much interested in the school and
made several suggestions as to improve
ments. When ! explained to him that
there were no funds for any such pur-
pose, he generously offered to pay any
bills that might be incurred. I protest
ed at first, but he persisted. He even
came here himself to superintend the
alterations
''You say that he lived here short
timer
eyes, about month";
"Can you tell me whether his mail
was received here?"
''Oh, yes. He was stranger in the
city and had no other address while he
was here. So Of course his letters came
to the academy"
"While he was with you did his son
ever come to visit him?"
"No. I never saw the boy, but he
constantly spoke Of his son, and if he is
the party for whom you are looking I
have no doubt that he has or had son.
That seems to be the fact which you
wished to substantiate, believer"
Eyes, that is all that wish, except
that would like to find the son. How
ever, as you cannot aid me there, bid
jou good morning, and ! thank you for
your courtesy"
Leaving the academy, Mr.. Barnes
walked as far as the nearest station Of
the elevated railroad and went down
town to Grand street; thence he walked
to the office Of the Norwich line Of
steamers. Addressing the clerk, he said:
"Do you keep passenger list3"
"Well, hardly that in the strict sense
Of the term. But we keep the names Of
all who take staterooms."
"Can you let me see that list for last
Saturday nights steamer2''
The list was handed to him, and he
carefully ran his finger over the column
until it rested on the name "Walter
Marvel" He copied the number Of the
stateroom assigned, and left the dock
with a smile Of satisfaction. II think
I may have some dinner now," said he
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where he partook of substantial meal,
after which be went to police headquar-
ters. asked for the inspector and was at
once shown into the private office Of
that official.
Good morning, inspector" said Mr..
Barnes. II would like to ask whether
there has been report Of any one miss
ing in this city during this week."
why, yes, there has!'' The inspector
eyed him keenly. "Mr. Barnes, what
do you knowf'
II am working on the Lewis murder
case, inspector; up in Lee, N. H, you
know
The inspector nodded, and Mr.. Barnes
continues:
II have left the Pilkingtons because
they permitted another man to interfere
with me. If my theory be correct,
must trace man from this city to Lee"
"If you have left the Pilkingtons,
said the inspector, II will helpyou. A
woman reported here yesterday that her
husband has been missing since last Sat
urday and that she feared foul play.
put man on the case, and no has traced
him as far as sound steamer; SO he is |
probably down your way"
is any name given?"
eyes, but as you must be in hurry,
take the papers with you. intrust the
whole matter to your judgment"
Mr.. Barnes thanked the inspector for
this mark Of confidence, and then left
the building. Half an hour later be was
at fashionable up town hotel and had
sent his card up to the woman named.
In few minutes more no was in her
presence.
II see by your card that You are a
detective" began the woman, land I
suppose that you have brought me news
of my husband"
II have found out that he left the
city last Saturday night Did you know
Of his intention to do sop
II did not, but it does not surprise
me that he has done SO. Where has he
gomez"
II came to see if you can help mo on
that point. All | know is that he went
away on sound steamer. Have you
any idea Of any object which would call
him east?'
eyes, but may be wrong and
would prefer not to commit myself. I
might be betraying what he wishes kept
private"
Twill you answer few other ques-
tions?''
II will answer all that I think
,hould.'
First, then, tell me how long your
husband has been in New York"
"We arrived about two weeks before
le disappeared.
you say arrived. Am to under
,taud that YOU came from abroad?'