Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-11-06

ietter. l wouldn't understand il at all
If l didn't know SO much about the
case. What it seems 10 make clear is
this: The La Rue girl and Patrick En-
right schemed to get possession Of the
CaVendlsh property through her mar
rage to John; this part of tie pro
gram worked out fairly well. hut John
could not get hold of enough money to
satisfy them.
"Enrght and the girl decided to put
Frederick out of the way. but lacked
the nerve to commit murder-at least
In New York. Their scheme seems
to have been to inveigle their victim
away from the city. and then help him
to get killed through an accident In
that case the law would award the en-
tire estate to John. They never told
John this plan, but their constant de-
mands for money fairly drove the
young man to desperation.
The making of the will. and the
sudden proposed departure of Fred
erick for the west, compelled immed-
ate action, yet even then John was
they proposed doing All he knew was
that Frederick had made will dis
lnheriting him; that he left the Col
lege club with this document in his
pocket, and intended later to take a
night train"
She paused, turning the letter over
in her hands, and the men seemed TO
draw closer in the intensity of their in
terest.
Some of what I say learned from
this letter" she went on quietly, and
some l merely deduce from the cir
cumstances. 7 believe the boy went
home half mad. his only thought be
ing 70 destroy that will In this state
Of mind and fortified by drink. he
stole later into Frederick's apartments
| don't believe the hoy actually intend
ed TO murder his cousin, but ne did in
tend to stun him with a blow from he
hind. seize the paper, and escape un-
seen. 1t was Wild, hare Drained
project. but he was only a boy. half
drunk. worked into frenzy by Celeste
La Rue He got into the rOOm-prob-
ably through the bath room window
unobserved but after Frederick had
departed This other man Burke
was then at the table. running through
the papers he had taken from the
safe to see If any were of value. John.
convinced the man was his cousin,
stole up behind him and struck him
down. He had no idea Of the force OF
the blow delivered and may even have
left the apartment without realizing
that the blow had been fatal one.
Afterward there was nothing to 40,
but keep stlI, and let matters take
their own course
And what happened then7"
Naturally this: the La Rue wom-
an wOrmed the truth out of him, and
told Enright. From that moment the
boy was entirely in their hands. While
they remained in New York they
helped him keep his nerve, but as soon
as he was left alone, he went entirely
to pieces He was no criminal, merely
a victim of circumstances. At last
something happened to frighten him
into flight"
@The four men Strengthened NJ as her
voice ceased speaking. Then Roberts
laughed, as though ashamed of the
GREATNESS interest he had exhibited.
Il guess she's got that doped out
about right, Colgate" he said. almost
regretfully. And it's clear enough that
we are on the wrong trail. Anyhow
10 DVr 10 al
though he would deceive the very dew
IL. What Is II, landlord? Am l ready
to eat? Just lead the way, and I'll
show you" He glanced about at the
others. Amy OF you missed your sup
peri II so, we'd be glad TO have your
company"
"I'll accept the invitation" returned
Cavendish. II was asleep upstairs.
and failed TO hear the bell. Perhaps
you gentlemen can tell me what steps
I'd better take In a case like mine"
The three passed out together. fol-
lowing the guidance Of Tlmmons, and
as the sound Of their voices subsidized
into h confused murmur Westc0tt
glanced into the face beside him.
"You must be very tired. dear"
81 am tired, jim" she said, but
I mustn't allow 1t. l have big job
on hand. Farrls will want three thou
sand words Of this and HEN want It
tonight, so that he can scoop the town.
scoop the town. Westcott re-
peated.
Yes, that means my paper gets a
story that no other paper gets. And
this Cavendish case is going to be my
scoop. VIII you walk with me down
to the statiOn2"
Big Jim Westcott nodded silently
and took her arm in his and together
they went out into the night.
Each stone, shrub, each dark frown-
ing cllff reminded them Of their meet
ing, and silently, with their hearts
full, they walked along until dilapi-
dated box car hove Ia view, with one
oH-lamp still burning, twinkling evil
dence that Carson had not retired for
The night; and as they came abreast
the door they found him doing.