Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-07-12


said Mr. Grant after the
4 young man had dropped into
chair in the office of Grant l. Ripley
the next day. Montgomery wore d
slightly bored expression. and 1t Was
evident that he took little interest IN
the will of James 7. Sedgwick. From
far back in the receSSeS of memory lie
now recalled this long lost brother Of
his mother. AS Il Very small child he
had seen his Uncle lanes upon the few
occasions which brought him to tFe
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Brewster.
But the youns man had dined with ~.
Drews the night before and Barbara
had had more charm for him than us,l-
al. 1t was of her that he was thinking
when he walked into the office Of
Swearengen Jones lawyers.
"'rhe truth is. Mr. Grant. I'd com
pletely forgotten the existence of an
uncle" he responded.
ut is not surprising" said Mr.. Grant
genially. Every one who knew him in
New York nineteen years ago believed
him to be dead. He left the city when
you were very small lad. going to
Australia think. He was off to seek
his fortune, and he needed it pretty
badly when he started out. This let
ter from Mr.. Jones comes like a mes
sage from the dead. Were it not that
we have known Mr.. Jones for a long
time, handling affairs of considerable
Importance for him, l should feel in
cined to doubt the whole story. 1t
seems that your uncle turned up in
Montana about fifteen years ago and
there formed a stanch friendship with
old Swearengen Jones. one of the rich
est men in the far west Sedgwick' s
vii! was signed on the day Of his death.
Sept "a. and it was quite natural that
Mr.. Jones should be named as his exec
utor That is how we became interest
ell in the matter, Mr.. Brewster
~ see" said Montgomery. somewhat
puzzled But why do you say that |
am both fortunate and unfortunate!
1.-The situation is so remarkable that
you'll consider that mild way OF put
ting it when you've heard everything.
l think you We're told in our note OF
yesterday that YOU are the sole her.
Well. it may surprise you to learn that
James Seagwick died possessed of an
estate valued at almost 81 100000.
Montgomery Brewster sat like one
petr.fed, staring hlankly at the oHl
lawyer. who could say startling Things
in Il level voice.
.Ee owned gold mines and ranches
in tie northwest and there is 30 qucS-
ton as to their value. Mr.. Jones III
his letter to us briefly outlines the h!s-
tory Of James Seugwick from the tiAe
he landed in Montana. BE reached
there in 1850 from Australia, and ne
was worth $4,000 or $4,000 at the
time. Within five years he was the
owner of huge ranch. and scafccy
had another five years passed before
he was part owner of three rich Gold
mines Possessions accumulated rap
idly; everything he touched turned to
gold. He was shrewd, caretu! and
thrifty. and his money was handled
with al the skill of Il Wa,! street hi''h-
cier. At thc time of hts Oe,lh III IoI
lana he uid moi owe y Collar i'll 'h&
world. HIS proper;! is absolutely nn-
incunIiercG- safe and sound as IL ~
erEneilt bond. It's rather ovei.Wh2ii3-
ing. :ent it!' the lawyer s3.i '!tiSed,
taking note of brewstcrS eNp.eS'lol
"AnI he-he .c..i everything to ne:
with u proviso."
"Ah"
81 have a copy OF the will. Alr. kir.
ley and are the only persons III New
York who at present know lis contents.
You | am sure. after hearing 1t, VIII
not divU!gc them without the most
careful deliberations
Mr.. Grant drew the document from
pigeonhole in his desk, adjusted DIS
glasses and prepared to read. Then
as though struck by sudden thought
he laid the paper down and turned
once more to Brewster.
1t seems that Sedgwick never mar
rled. Your mother was his sister ana
his only known relative of close con
nection. He was man of most pc
culiar temperament. but in full posses
sion of his mental faculties. Ysu MAJ
find this will to be a strange document
but l think Mr.. Jones, the executor
explains any mystery that may be sug