Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-06-11

III CHdrkt DIS tuitOfs dltnOuSh
he was assisted daily by Mr.. Graham.
who spent a large part of his time In
the newspaper office.
The city administration made anoth-
err apparently successful effort to ban
fish open gambling and vice, but this
second display Of reforming zeal was
much less convincing than the first,
and the reformers began to organize
for a new city ticket at the fall cleo
ton.
During these days Reginald Nelson
lay helpless in his room at the Cam
eron home. The blow on his head.
combined with the mental shock which
he had received on the evening of the
fatal July 4. produced an attack OF
brain fever which wasted the young
man day by day. The charges against
him at police headquarters had been
dismissed, but his condition was pitt
able. He was altogether without mon
ey, having failed to draw his salary
from the Courier treasury during his
term as editor. and a judgment for the
amount of his note to the newspaper
company having been found against
him. His reputation seemed lost, as
every day his enemies gained ground.
and the stories which had been scat
tered broadcast were now commonly
believed.
81 fear that was a fatal blow" said
the doctor about two weeks after the
encounter.
DIR. Gracely and Allan Rutledge were
discussing the case in the front room
of the Cameron home.
"Wha does he need to help him2"
asked the minister. with moist eyes.
HE is discouraged in body, soul and
spirit replied the doctor. IF he could
be moved out of Bronson to some quiet
country place for a month or two there
is a chance hat he might begin to re-
gain his faculties"
al know what we will do" respond
ed Allan Rutledge. "Mr. Derwent was
here yesterday inquiring for him. l
was afraid to allow him to see Reg
iuald, but he seemed greatly interest
ed in the young man. l happened to
be here when he called. He mention
ed that he wished he was well enough
to go home with him to the farm"
81 know Derwent's place well. That
would be just the place for him." said
the doctor quickly.
For several days previous to this no
one had been allowed to see Reginald
except Allan Rutledge and the doc
tor, but that morning Joy Graham ap-
peared at the Cameron home. Mrs.
Cameron greeted her sadly, telling how
poorly the young man was. 'They
have just murdered the BARN." said
the Scotchwoman, beginning to cry,
land those awful lies they are telling
about him. People are beginning to
believe them" Mrs. Cameron covered
her face and wept silently.
Let me see him." Joy pleaded.
II will ask the nurse"
In a few moments she returned and
led Joy upstairs. When the girl saw
the wan face Of the invalid she was
startled at the awful change which two
weeks had wrought. He put out his
hand feebly.
You will get well, Mr.. Nelson, and
you will finish your work In Bronson
yet"
The light in the sick mans eyes
grew brighter as she spoke. Il believe
in you," she whispered. with all my
heart and SOUL"
From that day hope began to spring
up In the heart of the stricken man.
A few days later Allan Rutledge spoke
to Reginald about his removal to the
Derwent farm.
Take me out there" he said feebly.
II want to get well. l will fight my
battle in Bronson to a finish yet"
The minister was pleased to see the