Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-05-26
dent of the bank?' he asked

/ NOT tonight, sir, unless YOU visit his
nome. lie left the bank an hour since
IS your business with him especiallyy'
called to inquire if there were not
marks py which some of those bills. stolen
un tne evening of June q, might be iden-
ineo-n you had record of the num-
pers OF the bills. 1t is not material that
see the president. In fact you yourself,
or the teller, doubtless could inform me"
are you detective, STRIP
| MOI Chlcago detective, but the work
- III my line. | was attracted by the ex-
press company's offered reward, and
thought L would endeavor to earn it. I
want nothing to do with the Chicago
norce. have my own methods and shall
follow them. l am satisfied with the
terms of the offer if
underestimate any of the bills can
| De identified Unfortunately we would
De unable to identify a single bill that
Went to make UP that package"
We'll, wellv'
True, we have schedule of the banks
OF issue, but not of the bill numbers. Nor
was there marked bill of any descrip-
ton, to my knowledge"
The package was made up"
by myself, the company's collector
standing where you now stand as I ran
| over the bills"
Twill you kindly furnish me copy of
your schedule of the bank issues that
made up that paciSage?'
Certainly. Here is a correct copy. l
| hope it may be of aid to YOU
why did you schedule those bills and
| not schedule the bill numbers?"
I'VE always schedule the banks of issue
IN. making up money packages for ship
ment by express. You see in these times,
it is matter Of protection to the bank.
The worthless bills Of no defunct 'institu-
ton, or of one trembling on the verge Of
bankruptcy, can come back to us. You
understands
''By-yes, I understand. But-but-
| pray who was present aside from yourself
| and the teller when this package was
made up?" .
''The teller, Mr.. Earl Kellogg, Banker
kellogg's nephew, was standing here at
my elbow as he now does. The book
keeper was stationed at his desk where
you see him. The porter was near the
outer door,"
earl Kellogg, the bankers nephew.
LIS, IltcL, - TIC y Otu5 LIttu w uO DCdA .
such q striking resemblance to the sup
posed robber?'
''Well, so the collector thought"
Eyes, l have visited the express office.
He doubts if lie could identify the man."
Here Earl glanced up and his eyes met
those of the newcomer, who seemed to
be gazing at him intently.
''You-you are the bankers nephew?
Your name is. Kellogg?"
Fright, in each case" said Earl, who
felt extremely nervous under the piercing
gaze of the questioner's black eyes.
you more resemble Southerner than
one of this cline" the stranger said.
II formerly resided in North Carolina"
said Earl.
"Ah, that accounts for it! Well, 1 must
be going. By the way-Mr. Terry, be-
lieve-"
Eyes, I seesyou remember names WE'LL"
said Lawrence.
''Not only names, but faces as we'll. 1
never forget a face. Never, even though
the years from infancy to manhood may
have interviewed. But are you quite GER
tain, Mr.. Terry, that none of the bills
making up that package were the bills Of
defunct banks?"
'Why, certainly am. That money was
shipped to satisfy the demands of draft.
Each bill was carefully inspected when
received in this bank, and as carefully
scrutinized by both the express collector
and myself when the package was made
up. Not dollar was there but would
stand at par with coin. But why that
question? You have a schedule Of the
banks"
"That question? Oh, T.
The eyes of the gentleman in navy blue
were again on the face Of the teller.
Earl abruptly turned from his desk and
approached a window facing the street.
IL thought that perhaps if there was
but one, and that one found it's way back
to the bank, it might prove of assistance
in this case"
'Why, mani The collector being rob-
bed, those bills not reaching their desti-
nation, even admitting that there was
such a bill, how would it ever be return
ed?
"True, true;' quickly exclaimed the
gentleman "It will prove difficult case;
but have fathomed deeper mysteries. l
have been working on one for years, with
never a clue until to-day. Many thanks
for your informat ton. Good evening"
you are welcome, sir, and l hope you
may win the ten thousand reward. Good
evening"
The gentleman in blue passed from the
bank.
e CTo be continued)