The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-10-20
The Changed NeSc11p-
tiOn.
Copyright. 1906, by W. G. Chapman

Copyright. 1906, by W. G. Chapman)
Simpsons feelings wellnigh overcome her.
go on, Mrs. Simpson, tell me everything
yes SIR will. Naturally Mr.. Hayiland was
very bitter, and his wife was almost Crazed by ner
grief. Laura was their only child and both pa
rents fairly idolized her, l sympathise with them
with all my heart DR.. Furniss made statement
to Mr.. Hayiland In which he said the prescription
had not been properly filled, that certain poison
GUS drug had been placed therein in sufficient
quantity to kill a man. Samuel had compounded
K the prescription but he insists he put 1t up ex-
acty as prescribed. That's the whore case, colonel
and OH" here all mothers yearning, love and
heartfelt pleading came into Mrs. Simpsons voice,
Il know Samuel did not make the horrible mis-
take l know It, He couldn't have done so. You
will help me, won't you, Colonel?' Her hands were
raised In entreaty.
From what you say, Mrs Simpson" gravely
replied the colonel, tits very serious case. DR..
Furniss stands high professionally in this city.
| am frank to admit do not like him any too
well, but that doesn't affect his professional stand
Ing. l can't promise any definite results but I'll
investigate and see what can be done. Who is
your sons lawyer"
he hasn't any; couldn't afford to pay very
much, and the Haviands are SO rich 1t would take
good one to Offset the talent employed by them
to assist the state in prosecuting my son. Oh,
Col. Cheney, it's awful awful" and heartrend-
3 Ing sobs shook the little womans frame H.l'
< There. calm yourself Mrs. Simpson, your son
shall at least have fair play. I'll get him law
yer; Ill see the boy right away and arrange bail
Meantime you 60 home; Samuel will Join YOU
there this afternoon; later I'll inform you what to
do. Pending the boys trial I'll try and get him
some employment though, of course, he could
hardly expect to follow his profession until this
case Is settled" I3 .'. ~ 'Il -.
God bless you, Col. Cheney. Mr.. Farwell said
you would help me, and feel better already"
i cant do impossible things; but I'll leave no
stone unturuned to find out the truth. That's
what we want, Mrs. Simpson, the truth"
That's all, colonel and the truth will vindicate
my SON Samuel" $3.50 t..0 NJ. -
Mrs. Simpson left, and with his usual alacritv
Col. Cheney started to work on the case
First he called up Central 2t26" .a
Hello" he said mr.. Layton please"
Hello, that you, Layton? This is Cheney talk.
ing. Are you very busy now?" -
8 mo-, came back the answer over the conner
wire; "and II was wouldn't be too busy 10 do
ANYTHING could for you. What's up colonel? ="
i. Got case for YOU Not big fee, IL any but
charitable act and heap Of satisfaction for YOU
In doing It." ~"
+ What is it?"
Too long to explain over the wire: besides the
details are not yet complete I'm going IN the
county jail now and will see you on my return
by the way, may want You to 60 bail for a
friend Of mine" - F"
"All right colonel do as you see At. III wait
for you and we'll 90 to luncheon together"
"All right, Layton; goodby."
'a MT. Emerson Layton was very shrewd LAWYER
age about 70. and also independently rich, Hc
practiced his profession because he liked Il. and
the failure TO receive fee did not affect him In
the least He and Cheney were warm friend.
and one was always glad to help the other 'o''''
As Mrs. Simpson had stated Mr.. Hayiland vas i,
very rich and influential man. His stately ho1oa
facing the Lake Shore drive was one of the mos,
beautiful In the city. He would leave no stons
unturned 70 prosecute the man responsible for his
daughters death. 90 =, ' '"' n'a
DR. Furniss, the physician in the casa ,wo,
what 10 known as fashionable doctor" His