The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-15

ago. Colonel Kenyon,
o o young son OF Lord Kenyon,
Y was cruising in small
IoE yacht of the coast of Ire
land, when he was overtaken by sud
den storm, the little craft capsized. and
all his companions were drowned. Col
onel Kenyon himself was washed
ashore in Il half dying condition. in
which state he was discovered by
fisherman. The man, instead of offer
ing any assistance TO the unfortunate
colonel, set TO work to plunder him.
When his unhappy victim partially re-
vived the robber struck him over the
head with a heavy club, finished rialng
his person, and left him for dead.
The booty obtained from the person
of the colonel, and from his baggage
which had washed ashore. consisted of
some very rare and valuable jewelry.
rings, pins. n watch inlaid with dia-
monds and other costly ornaments
which his fine taste coveted and great
wealth enabled him to indulge in, be-
sides nearly f200 In gold. The property
and the plundered man dead-as he
supposed-the would-be murderer start
ed, he hardly knew where. Crossing
the Channel he went to England.
where, 1t is believed. he had some ac-
quaintances or relatives residing.
The colonel lay upon the sands for
some hours insensible. but was finally
found by an honest laborer. carried to
his humble cottage and carefully
nursed back to life and eventually to
perfect health. All efforts to obtain
clew to the discovery of the man who
had robbed him We're unavalling. A
person answering the description was
found TO have left the country about
the time of the occurrence. and 1t was
thought had gone 10 England. but moth
ing more satisfactory could be obtained
and all attempts at detection and pur
suit were given up.
Colonel Kenyon soon after joined his
regiment. served In Europe and else
where, and finally, after an absence of
ten years or more. returned 10 England.
In the excitements OF camp and field.
the Incidents of his life ON the Irish
coast had been almost forgotten; but
the return to the old haunts, and the re-
newal of old friendships brought back
the memory of that even with much
distinctness.
Late in the afternoon of an autumn
day rough-looking man, clothed in
the attire of fisherman. stopped at
lonely inn In the North of England, and
demanded lodgings for the night The
proprietor glanced suspiciously at the
scanty and threadbare wardrobe of the
stranger, and intimated that people
kept tavern for money, and didn't de-
sire to entertain strangers who were
destitute of the where withal TO llqul-
date their reckoning. The stranger
quickly comprehended the situation,
and, thrusting his hand into his pocket.
brought out score of glittering gold
coins, and remarked to the landlord
that he was not only able to pay his
bill. but could buy him out every hour
in the day, and pay the cash at each
purchase.
At this display OF wealth the inn
keepers eyes sparkled. and the stran-
ger was cordially invited 10 make the
inn his home so long as he found 1t
desirable and convenient. which invita-
tion was promptly accepted. 1t was
soon apparent that the Traveller was
fond of his tod. and the humor was
gratifled TO its full extent. so that when
he retired he Immediately fell into
heavy slumber, which was not easily
disturbed.
The sight Of the strangers gold had
fired the cupidlty OF the innkceper. and
no sooner had the man retired than
he began 10 speculate ON the surcst
and safest means Of possessing him
self of the gold. Robbery alone was
attended with danger. for the plum
dered victim would undoubtedly call
the authorities to his assistance. and
punishment would be almost certain;
SO, acting upon the principle that dead
men tell no tales" he finally resolved
upon murder as well as robbery.
His family. which consisted OF his
wife and little daughter. but six
years old, were requested 10 retire
early, and were soon asleep. \ little
after midnight he cautiously entered
the room where the doomed man was
sleeping; and just then tue weary trav-
eler turned uncasily. and the assassin
crouched tremblingly In the darkness