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the books of the concern, which was not
furnished with time lock, and all the
bookkeepers knew the combination of
this vault.
The bank was noted for its conserva-
tive business methods, and the great
cautiousness with which it's funds were
guarded. 1t was the established rule
that the timepiece of the money vault
should not be set to open until half
past nine, at which time the bookkeep-
ers and most of the employees were at
work. In short, so careful were the
officials that under no circumstances
was it allowable to leave the combina-
ton lock unguarded by the clockwork,
unless some responsible employee was
present.
One afternoon I set the clockwork
mechanism to throw the bolt at half
past eight, an hour before the usual
time, as 1 intended to get to work the
next morning at that time. The semi
annual examination of the books and
securities by the trustees was to take
place, and 1 wished to have the moneys
under my charge in order.
When I left the bank that afternoon
/ found a telegram awaiting me at my
lodging place:
Come out to Fairlawn this evening.
We entertain a small party. I want
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be accompanied by the name of the author, not
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of good faith on the part OF the writer. Write
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no means an object of indifference to

-
her.
Mr.. Morley was of q dignifed, COM
handing presence, and rather ove-awel
me. 1t would be no easy matter to ask
his consent to marry his daughter.
Florence was his only child, and all the
purposes of the fathers life seemed to
center in his motherless daughter. Still
1 knew must approach him some day,
and there was comfort in the fact that
he had always met me in kindly. if
dignified and reserved, manner. He
had never given me any cause to think
that my attentions to his daughter
were obnoxious to him; but then those
attentions had been extended out of
friendship only. How he would be af
fected by the knowledge that I was.
from this evening, the accepted lover of
his daughter, I could not surmise. l
could only hope that Florence's influ-
ence, which was well aware was pow
erful with her father. might prevail.
The dear girls heart was mine at any
rate, for she had told me so, and be-
lieved her words.
After the evenings enjoyment with
drew to the hotel near the depot, where
I passed the rest of the night in happy
anticipations of the future.
The train which took me back to the
city was few minutes late, and when /
arrived at the bank it lacked but ten
minutes of opening time.
Had been late, either the president
or the treasurer would have had to be
called upon to open the vault, and it is
doubtful if either of them remem-
bered the combination. The bond teller
and the head receiving teller shared
with me the knowledge of the combina-
ton, but, as those two gentlemen were
away on their vacations at this time,
was the only one besides the officials
who could unlock the vault.
The heavy outside doors were soon
opened, and, summoning the porter to
help me carry out the cash for the
DAVIS business, entered the vault.
There were eight compartments in
side, the doors of which were provided
with combination locks.
One compartment was used for the
reserve currency, another for the re-
serve gold, and these two compartments
remained locked for long periods. The
remaining spaces were used for the
storage of various securities, United
States bonds, mortgages for loans on
real estate, state and municipal bonds,
and for the gold, silver and currency
required in the daily transactions. This
cash was carried out in trays and placed
in the tills in the banking-room every
morning.
While unlocking the compartment,
noticed with surprise that the lock of
the reserve currency compartment, just
at one side, was on the last figure of the
combination, as though it had been al
ready unlocked.
1 grasped the iron handle, and the
door swung open. I started back when
I looked in. What had come over me!
I rubbed my eyes and looked again.
The place was empty; nothing to be
seen but the two shelves and the painted
steel back and sides. Of the $4OO,O0
the amount of the reserve, not one dol
lar remained.
ITO BE CONTINUED
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Legal Wit.

"What's the matter there?" said the
Judge to the defendant in the suit, who had
lust been released from the witness stand,
and was rummaging amongst the jury.
GIVE lost my hat" replied the defendant.
in an injured tone.
"Perhaps Mr.. H has it," said the de-
PENDANTS counsel, indicating the counsel for
the other side.
"Not l." replied that gentleman, "but
hope to have his whole suit before we get
through. Chicago Tribune.
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Why He Stuck 1t On.

cit strikes me, Mr. Brief" said Mr. Dog
way, chat your charge of $3.50 for this opin-
ion is pretty steep.
mo doubt" said Mr.. Brief. "But you
see, Dogway, when you come and ask me for
tons, you've got to pay not only for your
law, but for my conscience. Harper
RaZar
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STRONG STATEMENTS.
Three Women Relieved Of Female
Troubles by Mrs. Pinkham.

From Mrs. A. w. SMITH, SO Summer
St., Biddeford, Me-:
''For several years I suffered with
various diseases peculiar to my sex.
Was troubled with a burning sensation
across the small of my back, that all
gone feeling, was respondent, fretful
and discouraged; the least exertion
tired me. tried several doctors but
received little benefit. At last I de-
cided to give your Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound a trial. The eff
feet of the first bottle was magical.
Those symptoms of weakness that I
was afflicted with, vanished like vapor
before the sun. cannot speak too
highly of your valuable remedy. It is
truly boon to woman"
From Mrs. MELISSA PHILLIPS, Lex
ington, Ind, to Mrs. Pinkham:
'Before began taking your medicine
had suffered for two years with that
tired feeling, headache, backache, noap-
petite, and a rundown condition of the
system. 1 could not walk across the
room. have taken four bottles of tho
Vegetable Compound, one box Of Liver
Pills and used one package of Sanative
Wash, and now feel like a new woman,
and am able to do my work."
From Mrs. MoLLIE e. HERREL, Pow
ell Station, Tenn:
"For three years I suffered with such
weakness of the back, could not
perform my household duties. also
had falling of the womb, terrible bear
ing-down pains and headache. have
taken two bottles Of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and feel
like q new woman. I recommend your
medicine to every woman I know"
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you" Thus the dispatch ran, and it was
signed by a name very dear to me-Flor-
ence Morley.
would willingly have gone to the
antipodes to please the lovely young
woman, and my disappointment was
keen when thought of the time lock
having been set to open at half-past
eight the following morning. For Fair
lawn was country seat of Mr.. Nor
ley's, about 80 miles distant, and l
should not be able to return until near
ly ten o'clock in the morning, and the
combination lock would be unprotected
a full hour before the arrival of any
Of the employees. 1t was highly i'm
probable that any thief expert enough
to open the combination would attempt
the lock, even if it were known that the
time mechanism had run down. The
risk would be very slight, and I was
tempted to take it. But, knowing. even
though no consequences should be the
result, that by doing so would break
a very stringent rule, I resisted the
temptation, and in no very good humor
started for telegraph Office for the
purpose of sending dispatch to Miss
Morley stating my inability to accept
her invitation.
On my way met an associate in the
bank, named Horace Jackson. He WIS
one of the bookkeepers, a man about
40 years old. and quiet, reserved fell
low. He never mingled in any dispute
or controversy among the clerks, was a
competent accountant, and lived Sc
cluded life outside of the bank. He
was a bachelor, and did not seem to
have any special friends. 1t was GER
tain he never chummed or cronied with
any of his associates in the bank.
''Mr. Jackson, will you do me IA
vor?" asked, as he paused in his walk.
'Most willingly, Mr.. Conway. You
have but to state it, he answered, af-
fably.
I stated the circumstances concern
ing the lock. cit is possible that will
be unable to be on hand at half-past
eight" added.
"And you wish me to be at the bank
in your placer" he said.
eyes, if it would not inconvenience
YOU"
"Not at all. I will be there, so the
rule will be complied with. Oh, stay
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Doctor Ito female patient)-"You
have slight touch of fever; your
tongue has a thick coat" Patient lex
citedly)-"Oh, doctor. do tell me how
it fits."-Fact and Fiction.
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She Has No Chance.

Mrs. Tupenny-Whyd don't you leave
your husband if he neglects you so?
Mrs. Manhattan-He doesn't give me
a chance. He's out seven nights a week
himself.-Town Topics.
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MONETARY CONVENTION,
Senator Allen Speaks Against
Gold Monometallism,A and
for More Money!.

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 14.-In taking
thechair to preside for silver day, Sem
ator W. Y. Allen, of Nebraska, voicsd
a hearty welcome on behalf Of his
state to the champions of all sides
of the money question, who had met to
discuss the merits of their respective
claims. He said:
l cannot conceive how man can be
a gold monometallist. who wants JUS,
tice and to see men enjoy the fruits Of
their labors. II . man desires to see a
small volume of money and the result
ant spoliation Of business by the cred-
itor class, can understand way
he should defend the gold standard. i
wish this debate could be repeated in
every city, village and hamlet in this
country; but to me it is hard to con-
ceive that there should be any contro-
versy over what constitutes money.
Money is the creation OF law loud ap-
piause from fiatists,) and this has been
the doctrine of oil authorities on finance
from Aristotle to the present day.
OMAHA, Sept. 14.-At the morning
session of the Monetary Conferences,
Chairman Towne. of the Silver Re
publican National Committee, delivered
an address in favoro of silver. Former
Senator Carey, Of Wyoming, replied to
Towne.
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TWO VICTORIOUS GENERALS.
Shafter and Wheeler on the Same
Train Reach New York,
+. nv Without Mutual
KNOWLEDGE. s.-

NEW YORK, Sept. General Shaftsr
and General Wheeler returned to New
York today on the same train. Neither
knew the other was aboard. General
Shafter said he would go to Montauk
tomorrow General Wheeler said:
will return at once to Montank to re-.
sumo command of the cavalry division.
There are five regiments Of cavalry left.
the First. Third, Sixth, Ninth and
Tenth. They will be sent to their var
ious stations as rapidly as possible.
General Wheeler denied that he had
said in an interview during his journey
south that President Mckinley had OBJ
served to him that the war was not
over, It is true, he said, that in answer
to questions as to the mastering out of
Volunteer troops, l expressed the opin-
ion thata considerable portion of the
Volunteer forces would be retained un-
til peace should be signed.
Gen. Wheeler added that in bis opin-
ion the Cubans and Puerto Ricans
would be found tractable to the wishes
Of this government. Ilearned. he said,
that you can accomplish nothing by
dealing harshly with the Cubans; but
by reasoning with them. you can get
them to do anything. I do not believe
large standing army will be required.
either in Cuba or Puerto Rico.
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Detroit GETS 1t.

OMAHA, Sept. 14.-Detroit was this
morning selected by the Sons of Vet
Grams, as the place Of holding the next
years annual encampment. The prin-
cipal opponentwas Denver.
A new ritual, more simple and i'm
pressive than the one powin use, was
adopted. 1t provides for only one de-
gree instead of three. Attempts to re-
strict membership to the male descen-
dants Of those who saw actual service
in the Civil War was voted down. A
resolution was adopted fayoring the
continuance of military tactics in the
public schools.
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CUBAN OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS.
A Letter From General Miles to
General Nunez, From
Puerto Rico.

WASHINGTON, Sept 14-Secretary
Quesada, of the Cuban delegation, TO-
day gave out several documents reIat.
ing TO Cuban affairs. They include the
following letter, written by General
Miles while in Puerto Rico, to General
Nunez:
congratulate you on the cessation OF
hostilities and the prospect eta success
full termination of the struggle OF your
countrymen for their liberties. / met
General Garcia very pleasantly, but was
So much occupied did not have time
to talk with him as I Wanted to do.
After we secured the surrender Of the
Spanish troops, Immediately went
away, as was anxious to move on to
Paerto Rico as soon as possible, and was
deeply engaged in moving transports
with troops to this place. Ideeply regret
ted not seeing more of Gen. Garcia, IS
wished to thank him again fer the
good service he and those under his
command had rendered. Please send
him copy Of this, at your first eppor-
tunity. Very truly yours,
NELSON A. MILES. Z
Quesada received the proclamation
Of the amnesty issued by the Cuban au-
thorities Camaguey. Quesada says
that the amnesty proclamation shows
that the Cuban authorities have fully
accepted the suspension Of military
operations.
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IN THE CITY.

NEW YORK, Sept. 14.-Rooseyelt's
Rough Riders were very much in ev..-
dence in New York today. The troop
ers lost no time on being mustered out
of service at Camp Wikoff, in making
their way 10 town. A number from
ARIZONA and New Mexico went down
to Coney Island on trolley cars.
On the Brooklyn bridge they
fred a volley from their reyolv-
ers, which caused a rush Of police.
men from all over the bridge. SOME
Of the Rough Riders went at once to
hotels, some to the Waldorf Astoria,
some to the Hoffman, others to cheap
lodging houses One Of the latter fell
asleep on window sill, from which he
toppled into the street, breaking his
leg. Much attention was attracted up
town by the spectacle of three Rough
Riders and sailor in an electric cab.
The Rough Riders enjoyed the horse
less vehicle immensely. The sailor
acted as guide to places Of interest in
the tenderloin district. Everywhere the
men we're treated with hospitality.
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Full Before Dining.

WASHINGTON, Sept. IA. = Senator
Davis and Whitslaw Reid. members Of
the Peace Commission, had confer'
ence with President Mckinley. The
full commission will be here tomorrow
evening, when they dine with the Presi-
dent iu company with the members Of
the Cabinet. At that time it is expect
ed that instructions to the commission
will be gone over finally. M
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EsDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 4, 1898,


Ckaf 'yEKoFF. Sept H-Notice
was received at headquarters, this
morning. for the removal Of five more
regiments Of infantry, ffom Camp WI
koff. ct once. The orders indicate the
determination Of the War Department
TO abandon the camp as rapidly as pos
sible. Nearly ell the Rough Riders re-
nainiug will be mustered out today.
Col Roosevelt win leave tomorrow.
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THE PORTE SEEMS TOO INDEPENDENT.
insurgents Evacuate Manila Crying Viva Americanos,
fsf,k & ee Viva Filipinos Libres.
ROUGH RIDERS SEE SOMEWHAT OF CITY LIFE

the usighborhood. Arrangements are
being made for the importation Of me-
groes to take the places Of the strikers.
An:outbreak il then expected. This
morning the strikers marched to the
Gsllatin mine. where few men were
working, and induced them to stop.
Mayor Wilson, Of Monengahsla City,
issued a proclamation commanding all
persons to abstain from congregatiHg on
the public streets, or interfering with
the peace of the city. President Dolan
says that every pit in the third pool is
now idle, and that the fight will be sx-
tended to the fourth pool.
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More FurIoueh Allowed

CAMr MEAD, Pa Sept. II. 4.-Major
General Graham has so modified army
regulations as to allow 10 per cent. Of
officers and men. of the various regi-
ments, to be away on i've days leave
st one time. Ordinarily the number on
furiough at one time is per cent 1t
Is thought that the change will relieve
much Of the discomfort nong the men
Who want their discharge.
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The State DlspensaryI.

CHARLEsToN, s. c., Sept. 14.-Re-
turns from the second State primary
held yesterday are incomplete; butthey
indicate light vote. The race for gov
ernor Is close, with chances slightly IN
fayer of Governor Ellerbse. Feather
stone, his opponent. may possibly win.
The defeat of Ellerbee would end the
dispensary system In the State.
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Indiana Volunteers.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 14.-Ths 15Sth
Indiana Volunteers, who returned from
Knoxville last night, on furlough. and
slept in the cars. marched through the
streets this morning en- route to camp
Mount. The ovation rendered along
the line Of march was most enthusiasts
tic. The men looked healthy.
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PEKIN, China, Sept. AL delayed on
transmission) Marquis Ito. recently
Premier of Japan, arrived at Tien Tsin
yesterday, and is expected here shortly.
His visit is regarded as likely to result
in an offensive and defensive alliance.
There is no doubt that there has been
strong bias lately among leading
Cinnamon towards Japan, whose re-
forms the Emperor of China has been
attentively studying An Imperial
edict just issued orders Lu, the director
of the Northern Railroad, to commence
branch line to the western hills.
Russia recently attempted to obtain q
contract to build this road.
ANTI-ITALIAN RIOTS.
TRIESTE, Sept. IA. - The anti-Italian
demonstrations here were renewed last
evening. An attack upon the Italian
club being feared, 200 policemen were
sent to guard the building. The police
and soldiers arrested 120 rioters. Many
had arms.
WHY FOOL WITH KIM?
CoNsTANTINoPLE Sept. IA. - The
Turkish government sent circular to
the powers, alleging that the British
had provoked disorders in Gambia, and
claiming that the present situation
Is due to the measures adopted by the
powers sconcerning Crete, and also pro-
testing against the bombardment of
Gambia. The Porte announces his re-
fusaI to withdraw the Turkish troops
from Crete, in spite of the decision of the
Admirals that such step is absolutely
necessary. The circular made a bad
impression in diplomatic circles.
GAMBIA, Crete, Sept. IA The Bashi |
Bazouks have consented to disarm.
provided their arms are delivered to the
Turkish authorities.
THE FUNERAL TRAIN.
GENEVA, Sept. IA. The funeral train
of the Empress of Austria left here to-
day. An enormous concourse Of peo-
pie witnessed the departure. The
caskst was hidden beneath floral
tributes.
WHAT EFFECT ON PEACE?
MADRID, Sept. 14--Premier Sagasta
obtained the Queens signature to . de-
cree prorsguing the Cortes, and with It
ending the stormy session of the Span
ish Senate.
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setting forth their position In accor-
dance with Instructions from Madrid.
was received last night. II is satisfac-
tory to our commissioners, who hope
that the main details Of evacuation will
be arranged within few days. 1t is
understood that Spanish steamer Is
expected here in few days from Cadiz
to embark the first detachment Of the
troops. The Spanish soldiers dread
yellsw fever. This fear may hasten
the evacuation of the island. Over
900 Spanish troops perished during
the epidemic Of 1896. 81. = > =
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Three BattIeshIps Let.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-Contracts
for three new battlsships have been
awarded. One vessel goes to the Cramps.
another to the Newport News Ship
Building Company, and the third to the
Union Iron Works, San FRANCHISE,
They will be 1880 tons displacement,
with coallng capacity of 1000 tons
and speed of 1871 knots.
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Was He Guilty /?

CAMP MEADE, Pa, Sept. 14.-Major
General Davis disapprovsd the findings
of the court martial in the case of Cap
tain Duncan, Twenty-secoDd Kansas.
convicted ef desecrating the graves of
Confederate soldiers, at Manassas, and
ordered him released from arrest and
restored to duty.
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INSURGENTS Evacuate Manila.

MANILA. Sept. 1.-THE Insurgents
evacuated the suburbs of Manila today
in a grand march. Nearly 5000 msn
took part, carrying rides, colors waving,
bands playing. shouting HViya, Ameri-
canos," "Viva tilipinos Libres.' The
merchants here expect heavy losses If
the new tariff Is enforced at an early
cate, because the presentstocks, valued
roughly at s5,Ooo,OOo, paid higher du-
ties.
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Utah Democrats.

! SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, Sept. l4.
The Democratic State convention was
called to order this morning by W.. .R.
Sloan, chairman Of the State committee.
g. s. Varian was made temporary chair
man. Committees were appointed, and
q recess was taken until o'clock.
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Seven Times a Mayor.

Bosrox, Sept. 14.-F w. Lincoln,
Who served seven terms as mayor of
this city, is dead. He was born in Bos-
ton In 1917, and was grand son of a.
N. S. Lincoln, member Of the aTea
Party who married daughter Of
Paul Reyere's.
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Left London.

LoNDoN Sept l4-Cel. John Hay,
retiring United States Ambassador, and
Mrs. Hay. left London today. Tor Liver
pool, whence they will sail fer New
YORK.
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CHICAGO. Sept. 1A-Wheat- Sept
64566; Dec, 62ss@1z.
Corn.-Sept., 1910 Dec, 29sS@16.
Oats-Sept., 20SS S@s4; Dec 2O@h.
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Bavard Dying.

DEDHAM, Mass. Sept. 14--Themas
F. Baysrd was much weaker this morn-
ing. His doctors say that It is only :
matter Of few days.
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Accident on Santa Fe.

OTTAWA, Kas., Sept. "A. The engine
ofla freight trein ont cf Emporia. on
the Santa Fe. was blown up near Que.
memo. few miles west OF here to-day.
Fireman J. ]. Murray was instantly
killed Brakeman Weist and Engin-
eer Tom Grady both we're injured The
former fatally.
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THEY TAKE NEW YORK.
Rough Riders Are Said to Have
Seen The Sights Of the
City as Soon as
Possible.

CAMP WfKoFF, Sept. 14.-Troeps g
and b and part OF Troop A, Rough
Riders, were mustered out today, and
left ct once for New York.
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New YoRK, Sept. I4.--Money on call
firm ct per cent. Prime mercantile
paper, 405 per cent.
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SAN JUAN, Puerte Rice. Sept. IL
The United States Puerto Rico eyacaa-
tion commission net this morning. The
reply Of the Spanish commissioners.