Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28
Such was the startling news which

i which opens our story. 1 Old Robert Certify had stolen 3,O00. .O0O worth of bonds and securities and Sl ,00O ,OOO in cash.
 He had been seen to leave the bank at 3:3O o'clock Friday after noon with a bundle under his arm. He had walked up Wall street to Broadway and had taken ear up town. After that all trace of him had vanished completely. The detectives had not the slightest clcw upon which to work. There had been a great run upon the bank and at 10 O clock Saturday morning the doors had been closed. Thou sands of depositors were left penniless.
 Richard Coupon was aruined man.
 Three days after the failure of the bank, and while it was still almost the sole topic of conversation in the great city. q meeting of the directors and the principal creditors of the bank was held in Richard Coupons private office The receiver and several expert accountants were there.
 Richard Coupon sat at the head of long table with his face buried in his hands. Ever and anon his frame shook conyulsively.
 The receiver had risen to make his statement of the bank $ affairs to the best of his ability, and was just about to begin when an attendant entered and said:
 "Therc's young gent at the door as says he must see you at once, He won't take no for an answer"
 "What does he want with us?'
 He says it's about the missing bonds.
 "Send him in immediately"
 In another moment handsome young gentleman was ushered into the room. His face was rosy with the flush of health; his eyes were bright and sparkling; his hair was as black and glossy as the ravens wing; his step was light and buoy ant Walking straight up to where the crushed president, Richard Coupon, sat, he said Tn clear, ringing voice:
 II come from the missing cashier, Robert Certify.'
 "Where IS hc?' came in chorus from all in the room, as they leaped with one accord to their feet.
 "Calmly, gentlemen, calmly"  said the young man as he motioned them to be seated. 'Where he is you will never know; at least, not until have transacted the business which brings me here. l am his attorney, and bring from him a proposal to return the 5000, ,00O in securities winch he took if he is per mitted to keep the Sl,OO0,O ,O00 in money. You must sign bond never to molcst him nor to attempt to recover a cent of the money. Other wise the securities will be destroyed" /"
 There was long discussion fol- lowing this remarkable announce mcnt, Finally it was agreed to accept the terms rather than lose all. The agreement was at once drawn up and signed. Then the young man took tt and left the room.
 In fifteen minutes he returned with a large bundle under his arm.
 "There are your securities, gen tlemen," he cried, as he threw the bundle upon the table.
 And now, sir, will you tell us where is Robert Certify?' asked Richard Coupon when he had count ed the securities and found them correct
 He is herc!" shouted the young man as he faced the president. "I am Robert Certify, your old cashier You didn't know me because my youth has been restored by the use of Dr. Brown-Sequard's elixir of life. The fiery blood of young guinea pig is coursing in my veins. Now l will leave you and enjoy my savings in my old age. Ha, ha! Ina
 But Richard Coupon did not hear his words. He had fallen back in his chair doad.- New York Even ing Sun
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