Arizona republican., 1898-02-14
Prom Clue to Climax.
By Will N. Harben.
Continued From Yesterday.)

e, remembered the last transaction with his old partner, and, hearing of Strong's great success, at once set about trying to recover an interest in his fortune MT. Strong was not, believe. very bad man, and he would have been willing to undo what he had done, but to divide his profits with my brother would have been an. open admission of guilt, so he disputed the claim.
 Tom told me often that Strong pri- vately offered him at one time S25,0OO l es a settlement of all claims against (him, but that he had indignantly re- fused 1t. Another time Strong offered i'm $50,000. They were alone in my 1other's room in a hotel in Denver pm answered the proposal by strik- ing Strong in the mouth and shooting at him as he ran downstairs.
 Strong escaped unhurt. but my brother was arrested and tried for at tempting manslaughter. At the trial Tom made a statement of his wrongs, but Mir Strong brought proof that the claimant had been in an insane asylum and testified that he had never been
 
 Toms release on that score, and was praised in the papers for so doing. My brother was let off with small fine, but the wrong ranked in his mind, and for the past 15 years he has thought of nothing but getting even with the man who had wronged him.
 'He has had no regular employment, but has lived in sort of hand to-mouth way in several cities in the east and west Most people thought his mind Impaired, but I believe he is as sensible as he ever was. I have small income, and for five years-since my husband died-he has lived with me. He has been studying hypnotism for the last two years, and experimenting on every one who would allow it. At first did not object, because it seemed to keep him interested; but lately he has almost frightened me with his wonderful skill. He can make people do anything he wishes, and on Friday nights the neigh bors come in this parlor to hear him talk and witness his experiments. They always give him money, and so 1 could not object, as it is now the only way he has of earning anything.
 'You say that of late he has fright ened you with his experiments" said Hendricks. Would you mind telling me the nature of some of the most ob- jectionable?'
 s'He seems very fond of making his hypnotized subjects imagine they are numbering some one, and they always go through with it in such a way that it makes my blood run cold. He usually has a pillow, chair, or some piece of furniture. to represent the man to be killed. and then-''
 @'f fnink 1 know the process" inter rupied Hendricks. as if a thought had suddenly come into his mind. "He would stick ED knife somewhere, and make his subject take it of his own accord and stab the imaginary man."
 f'ExactIy."
 s.IIe would, however, fail sometimes, said tl,r detective; ''he would now and then f,e t1raDle to control subject" ?"
 1.Not f ,Elc person had ever been hyp- noiizel i~,fore." replied the woman. @'Those people who had been under his .flren more than once would prompt
 O his bidding"
 presume he sometimes called his
 k>bsiieye victims by the name of
 bng,'' Hendricks remarked. "It would be natural, after all he has borne"
 .Yes, quite frequently. Some of his friends knew the name of the man who had uron~cd him. and it became sort of joke at tI.a gatherings; but it was no lskc with Tom. and hat is why 1 hoped he would not meet his old pal tner again. Not long ago lie heard somehow that Strong was to be married to pretty young lady. and it infuriated him be- ~Eond description. Perhaps"
 The woman paused and looked at Hendricks suspiciously. She lowered her head, and began rervously to stroke the hair of the child. Then she said abruptly:
 Somehow, I trust you, sir. I have heard so much of your kindness to women that feel down in my heart that you are sorry for me in spite of the duty you have to perform; but I don | want to say anything thoughtlessly that would go against my brother. couldn't bear to think that"
 The wonan's eyes began to fill, and Hendricks rose.
 II am, indeed. in full sympathy with you, Mrs. Champney," he said ''Yor have had mighty big load to bear, and if I can possibly make it lighter l vii do So.'
 ''I thank you" replied the woman but there is only one thing can ask and shall be grateful if you will do i for me. l want to know the worst as soon as possible. Tiff you-arres him, please let ne know at once W herr I can go and comfort him. Poor fellow he is not so very much to blame. Hi whole life was ruined by that mans act and if he did kill Mir. Strong he hardl. knew what he was doing"
 Il will keep you posted" said Hen Gricks; and he bowed and left the room