Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-11-08

the daughter of q murdered man to be op
terms Of intimacy with the sister of the
wretch who-who lies In jail under the
charge Of having murdered him. Under
the charge of having murdered him? Ha!
ha! Was he not caught red-handed in the
act! As for the funds in the bank.
must leave everything a. It is until Hat
tie shall have become ny wife. l must
win the confidence Of the bank directors
But above all must become the president
Of The Cape Fear Bank There is moth
ing easier. now that represent a majority
OF the stock, as my cousins guardian, and
am the administrator of my uncle's es-
tate. The directors meet this evening to
choose successor to the late president
and in the interest Of the late presidents s
daughter, l, Herman Craven, must be
that president. What is 1t, Duke?"
Attorney Dobbs, Mars Herman"
admit him. Uncle Duke. you hav.
been a faithful man for a negro. To-mor-
row you will be free. You will have no
master and will have two thousand dol.
lars to your credit In the bank"
Il will have a young mistress, Mars
Herman" said the old man. who I'd die
die to serve. As for freedom. rs too old
for dat; belongs to Mars Alvin's bank
and Miss Hattie, and always will, but
God bless old master JUS de same for
strikin' off de shackles. Not de body-fol
dar want none dar-but from de soul
ken die free man. Glory to Godv'
You will be right here just the same.
Duke. Now admit the attorney
II was in hopes you would call in this
morning, Mr.. Dobbs," he said, arising
from his seat and extending his hand as
the attorney approached him. "as there is
a matter 1 wished to see you about. Pray
be seated"
''In that event am glad Called Oh
served the lawyer, seating himself, but
l think can guess the subject. 1t is of
the directory meeting toraiSht. at which a
successor to Alvin DeRosette must be
named as the banks president, is it not?"
1.-The same, Mr.. Dobbs. The same"
Il had q conference with Directors
Chadbourn, Hammond and Hoyt this
morning." said the attorney, "and the two
latter favor Mr.. Chadbourn for the pres
idency. You see, he is a man who has al
ways been identified with the bank and
has had a vast experience in monetary af-
fairs. The public have full confidence in
him, and think you may safely cast the
vote you represent as your uncle's admin
istrator for him. In fact, the matter lays
entirely with you. Your action decides
the presidency and largely the future Of
the bank. OF course, you will remain
cashier"
"Such Is not my intention. Mr.. Dobbs."
said Herman.
What, you viii sever your connection
with the bankY'
"Oh. no. Mr.. Dodds. not that! Now. un-
Al .:e
confidence in Director Chadbourn. AS
banks vice-president, and as such l am
content that he remain. As the represent
atiye Of the stock that made my uncle the
president, and as his administrator and
the guardian Of his daughter, I conceive
it to be my duty to take his place as nearly
as can In all that pertains to his busi-
ness affairs. feel, indeed, that he would
have 1t 20 or he would not have named me
his administrator. Yes, 1 feel in duty
bound to make Herman Craven the presi-
dent of the bank, and I ask your co-opera
ton and aid"
The old attorneys face paled. and for
a moment he sat speechless.
II beg you," he said, when he had mas
tered his emotion, think well Of this mat
ter. You have had but two years ex-
perience in banking affairs. Director
Chadbourn has had that Of half lifetime.
His name would inspire confidence and the
bank would not lose a customer. With
you as its president fear the result would
not be the same. You are young and can
wait. You have every confidence in Mr..
Chadbourn and would be here just as you
have been in the past. Public confidence
must not be shaken by an unwise NOV
at this time"
Ito be coDtinued.)