Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-15


The case therefore stands thus: If he
had a son, that son would inherit, but
If not the property goes elsewhere. l
have heard that he did have SOD, who
was for some time at your school, and
so I have ventured to trouble you, hop
ing that you might be 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 I can find"
"The name is John Lewis, and it is
about ii or 10 years since the lad was
supposed to be here. Moreover, it may
help you to remember him if I 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 the schoolmaster, shak-
ing his venerable head. Nothing Of
that kind ever occurred here. do not
recall puch a name Of pupil, but I
knew q man of that name once and
have good reason to remember him"
"Wili you tell me about it?'
Certainly. Now let me see. 1t must
have been about the very time that you
mention, though I could give you the
exact date, gentleman called here
and wished to see the school. He said
that he had son waom he wished to
place in a military institution such as
this. His name was Lewis After I 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 60 to mill
tary academy, and that he 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"
"Yes, 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 l
have no doubt that he has or had a son.
That seems to be the fact which you
wished to substantiate, believer"
Eyes, that is all that I wish, except
that I would like to find the son. How
ever, as you cannot aid me there, bid
You good morning, and I thank you for
four 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 list?"
"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 steamer"
| 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 smile Of satisfaction. II think
I may have some dinner now," said he
/ to himself, and he entered restaurant
where be partook Of Il substantial meal,
after which he went to rclice headquar-
ters, asked for the insrr + and was at
once shown into the p:..ate 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 know"
81 am working on the Lewis murder
case, inspector; up in Lee, N. H., you
know"
The inspector nodded, and Mr. Barnes
continued:
"I have left the Pilkingtons because
they permitted another man to interfere
with me- If my theory be correct, l
must trace man from this city to Lee. "
eff 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 he has trace
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 all hour later he was
ut fashionable up town hotel and had
sent his card up to the woman named.
In a few minutes more he was in her
presence.
II see by your card that you are q
detective" began the woman, land I
suppose that you have brought me news
of my husband.
Il have found out that he left the
city last Saturday night. Did you know
of his intention to do so?''
81 did not, but IL does not surprise
me that he has done so. Where has he
gomez"
II came to see if you can help me on
that point. All know is that he went