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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-07
CHAPTER ".
THE BANK PRESIDENT.

Sprague's dinner party was over,
and among the first to take their
leave, shortly after midnight, were
Dunlap, Sturgis and DR.. Thurston.
The reporter did not often spend
an evening in worldly dissipation. He
was man of action, hard worker
and an enthusiastic student. Almost
all of the time which was not actually
spent in the pursuit of his profession,
was devoted to study in many widely
different fields of art and science.
For Sturgis' ideal of his profession
was high; he held that almost every
form of knowledge was essential to
success in his line of work. 1t was
seldom, therefore, that he allowed
himself to spend precious evening
In social intercourse, unless as IA more
or less direct means to some end. He
had made an exception in favor of
Sprague's dinner, and his meeting
with Dunlap, whom he had not pre-
viously known, had been entirely ac-
cidental.
Dunlap was, however, a man whom
Sturgis needed to see in the course
of his study of the Knickerbocker
bank mystery and he had not lost
the opportunity which chance had
placed in his way. After obtaining an
Introduction to the bank president,
the reporter had sought an occasion
to speak with him in private: and, as
this did not present itself during the
course of the evening, he had timed
his departure so that it should coin
eide with that of Dunlap. DR.. Thurs
ton had followed his friends lead.
"Are you going down to the bank
this evening, Mr.. Dunlap" asked
Sturgis, as" the trio faced the bleak
wind.
"a? No. Why should ~" inquired
the banker, in apparent surprise.
II see no particular reason why
you should" replied the reporter. "lf
to-day were banking day, there
would be no time to lose. But since
it is New Years day, there is little,
if any, chance of the trail being dis
turbed; and it will be much easier
to find it in broad daylight than BY
gaslight. Our friends of the central
office are usually pretty clever in dis
covering at least the more evident
clews in case of this sort, even when
they have not the ability to correct
ly interpret them. And since they
have completely failed in their search
tonight, we must anticipate a more
than ordinarily difficult puzzle"
"Why, Mr.. Sturgis," said Dunlap,
somewhat anxiously. "You talk as
though you really believed that some
mysterious crime has been committed
at the bank"
II do not know enough about the
case as yet to advance any positive
belief in the matter" said Sturgis;
"but IL we assume as correct the cir
cumstances related in the article |
which DR.. Murdoch read to us this
evening, they certainly present an
extraordinary aspect"
Dunlap reflected for an instant.
"Still, the fact that our cashier
found everything in good order at the
bank is in itself completely reassur-
Ing" he said, musinglY.
TO BE CONTINUED. |
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EDGAR MORETTE
copyright 1899. by Frederick A. Stokes Company

whole, my IittIe puzzle GOES not seem
/ to me SO i'll chosen. What is your own
! opinion, Mr.. Sturgis?"
Il quite agree with you that the
problem is probably not so simple as it
seemed at first blush to Sprague.
very well, Then doubtless you are
willing to undertake the task of supply
ing whatever data may be required to
complete the chain of evidence against
Quinlan2"
"By no MEANS" replied Sturgis, de-
cidedly.
"Indeed? All! well, of course, if Mr..
Sturgis wishes to withdraw his bet"
II do not wish to withdraw my bet"
said Sturgis; Il will agree to solve your
problem within 80 days or to forfeit
my stakes; but l canaot undertake to
prove the truth or falsity of any q
prior theory. have no personal
knowledge of the matter as yet, and
therefore no theory"
"Quite So" observed Murdoch, IRON
ically. 81 had forgotten your scientific
methods. Of course, it may turn out
that it was the policeman who stole the
satchel from Shorty Duff"
perhaps" answered Sturgis, imper-
turbably.
Murdoch smiled.
"Weli, gentlemen" said be, II ae-
cept Mr.. Sturgis' conditions. If you
are willing" he continued, turning to
the reporter, "our host will hold the
stakes and decide the wager"
~, for one, agree with Sprague," said
DR.. Thurston. II am disappointed in
the problem. have seen Sturgis I'M.
rayel some extremely puzzling tangles
in my day; and each case would not
be hard to find. Why, no longer ago
than this evening, on our way here,
we stumbled upon most peculiar case
-eh-oh! -er-please pasS the cognac,
Sprague. l wish had some like it in
my cellar; it is worth its weight in
gold"
DR.. Thurston had met sturgis' steady
gaze and had understood that, for some
reason or other, the reporter did not
wish him to relate their adventure of
the afternoon.
Only one person appeared to notice
the abrupt termination of his story.
This was Murdoch, who had looked up
at the speaker with mild curiosity, and
who had also intercepted the reporters
warning glance at his friend. He OBJ
served DR.. Thurston narrowly for a
full minute, appeared to enjoy his
clumsy effort 10 cover his retreat; and
then quietly slipped his coffee.
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AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH, 1856
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Wonderful Cure Of Sore Standing



Mr.. Daniel Medford, Annapolis, Nd,
writes: "Dr. Torbert. Dear Sir:-I take
great pleasure In recommending your
treatment. had sore leg for u or Il
years, and In that time had my family
physician attending 1t for months at a
time, but could not make cure. did
not know what to do. When stald In
my room. of my leg for a time, my leg
would get better, but just the same when
I walked again. 1t eventually got 30 bad
thought would have to have 1t ampu-
tsted. received message TO visit my
brotherin-law at Dover. DEL. and while
there he introduced me to DR.. Torbert.
had him come to the house. Ishowod
him my leg and he said he could cure me-,
but said 1t would take some time. A.
soon as he commenced to work, 1t began
to grow new flesh and cure from the bot
tom. He treated me for five weeks and
that was six month ago. It is now we'll
and l am well. Ishould have been In
my grave now" Yours sincerely,
Daniel Medford,
DR., Torbert: II wish to endorse what
my husband said above. 1t 10 q positi "
fact truly believe that he would be 10
the grave to-day but for your treatment.
will gladly recoommsnd you to thu
whole world, II possible"
Yours very sincerely,
Mrs. Daniel MedfOrd.
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DR.. John Torbert, who located here q
few months ago Is meeting with much
success in Smyrna and throughout tho
Peninsula, and we hear heis making some
wonderful cures. We have learned with
in the past few days from some of his pa.
TENTS that they are much pleased with
the benefit they are receiving from his
skillful treatment 1t gives US great
pleasure to note one case in paticular in
party in question has been under the
care Of some Of the best specialists in Phil
adelphia. but received relief for the time
being only, with no appaIent benefit. but
who is now rapidly improving under DIR.
Torbert's treatment We wish him greater
SUCCESS.
SMYRNA CALL.
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A Grateful M0ther-her Son Saved
from Blood Poison,

DR. ToRBERT-DEAR SIR IL can OF say
too IN UGH iu your behalf for the treatment
you gave my darling boy, for certainly
believe that you saved him from blood
poison, as his sores had got to itching
and running all the time. But from the
time you began to treat him, In one week
he was cured and Is now we'll and strong,
and con gladly recommend you to others
that need your treatment My boy had
for three months nothing but sores.
MRS SHORT, Sl8 Pine St.,
Wilmington Del
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Glass Industry.

Mr.. Alexander p. Byrne of the
Christiana window Glass Company
located over in the Eastern part Of
the city, in conversation with a
representative Of the REPUBLICAN
to-day stated that Wilmington was
one of the best locations in the
country for the manufacture of
window glass.
That fuel could be obtained as
cheap as in any place in South
Jersey, and as that enters largely
into the cost of the manufac ture of
glass, it is one of the necessary
items Of expense that has to be
taken into consideration.
Mr.. Byrne's company furnished
all the window lights for the Ford
building, corner Tenth and Market
streets, where our citizens can see
the quality of their product, This
firm since its location in Whining
ton has built up large and lucra-
tive business, and has never had a
strike, and they are now better
prepared than ever to fill orders
for their product.
Mr.. Byrne will go as a delegate
to the National Convention of glass
manufacturers to be held in the
west, who will fix the price on glass
for the coming season. Mr.. Byrne
is one of the brightest men in this
business, and being a practical
man he is fully conversant with the
ms and outs of all branches of the
business. The Wilmington I'M
provement Company can take a
hint from the opinions Of Mr.. Byrne
and use their influence to get other
glass industries esta blished in the
city.
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DR. ToRBERT:-W Words cannot express
the gratitude owe you. -Four ysars ago
the nail On my great finger Of my right
hand became sore by wearing brass
thimble. 1t never healed and occasionally
would be quite inflamed. After months 1t
persisted In swelling and infiSming. des-
der your trea ment my finger lost its old
inaamed flesh, diminished in size equal to
my other fingers, and my new nail 10
beautiful. Yours sincerely,
MRS. ANNIE Cowgirl, DOVER, DEL
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FThs above testimonials In reference to
Mr.. Voss' case need no comment from me,
as the gentlem en- who wrote them are
we'll and favorably known in community.
will say, however, that Mr.. Vo.s Ia
worry grateful for the change In his life.
HsIWeigbad only $50 pounds when be-
gan treating him while his weight now is
1870 pounds. The successful treatment Of
others. Mr.. Voss' ankle was in fearful
condition, but he is now cured.-Dr. JOHN
TORRERT,l
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Col. Wainwright expert pension agent,
No Q w. 7th ST., will be IN his office every
day aud night to explain the new pension
law 10 all soldiers and others who are in
terested. The law favorably affects origl.
nal and increase cases and widows whose
annual income 10 not In excess OF two
hundred and fifty dollars. II
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DOTS

Go with Epworth to Woodland Be sch,
Friday. June 9Th.
The third quar- erly meeting Of W. r.
II. Z. Will be held In Brandywine M. Il.
Church this afternoon.
Shur and Tinsman has been awarde
the contract OF papsring the rooms of the
Braudywine Library.
Epworth Excursion, Friday June stb.
Come with us.
A new wharf has bseu built at the foot
OF walnut street along the Brandywine.
Don't forgst Epworth excursion Friday
June 8th.
Chester Camp Of Modern Woodmsn Of
A merica paid visit to the camp in this
city last evening" where an on Joy able time
was spent The parry came aud returned
BY special trolley car.
A musical and literary program will be
given In the Siiverbrook NJ. Il. Church,
this evening. Some of he best talent In
the city has been engaged.
Thr Rev. E. H. Dashiell will preach nc
the Alliance Mission Hall, Delaware ave-
nue. and Scott street.
Tho Harlan and Follingsworth Dom.
Pauy yesterday S0Ippeu TOUR ~ Ieet pass6ns
gers coaches to Atlantic City. for the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad.
The General Convention Of tho United
Presbyterian Church has allowed the
church here 81. $50 toward pastors salary
this year.
Deputy United States Marshal, James
ID. Clark, was slightly injured yesterday
by fractions horse at Reyboid station.
Saturday the attendance at the bath
house was the largest OF the season, some-
thing more than 800 men and boys bath.
Ing during the day. Warm weather
brought large number Of men and boys
out for swim yesterday.
A strawberry festival will DO given 10
st. Annes Church. SIEVE tenth and Union
streets beginning this evening aud con-
timing until Saturday. Proceeds will DO
for tho bsueft Of the school.
A first class baker may secure position
on calling at 1913 W, Fourth street.
Lafayette Lodge. A. F. A. M, has eleot-
ed Leonard Crawford master; John NJ.
Whiteman, senior warden; John q. Sand
ers, junior warden William A Reynolds,
secretary. and William 4. Lyman, treas
urer. Harry B. Wheeler, the retiring
master was presented with fne jewel on
behalf Of the lodge by Abner p. Bailey.
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SMYRNA, DEL, Nov "a, 1880.
hereby express my utter surprise and
satisfaction at the result Of the treat
ment given Mr.. James Voss az saw his
ankle before DR.. Torbert commenced
upon 1t and 1t looked incurable to me. I
rejoice with Mr. Voss, as he has been
great sufferer for many years and now
says he feels like q new man. Very
Respectfully, f. H. BECK.
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Dear you my testimony IN behalf Of your
eczema that had stood for IS years.
You treated II for four weeks and cured it
entirely. also suffered torture with q
dead nail on my great toe for four years.
IL was only treated three weeks and the
dead nail came off and now one 10 now
on. Yours most grH:r uliy,
WIN, tulyeyhouse,
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A Running Sore for II Years.

SMYRNA LANDING. DEL, Nov. "a, 80,
To whom II May Interest: This ia to
certify that had q running sore on the
snkle for twelve years. I have been cured.
and think permanently SO, BY Dr., Tor
bert and for the past five weeks, while
doing the most laborious work. have not
felt any symptoms Of its returning.
would recommend any person suffering
feel AZ though had just begun a new ex.
tstsnce after trying several other doctors
with scarce any relief. DR., Iorbsrt cured
we without the use of the knife.
JAMES II. Voss
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IngrOwing Nails Cured.

Smyrna, Del, Jan. 9. 1900.
DR.. Torbert-Dear Sir: My two great
toes were badly diseased with ingrowing
nails, and the flesh very much inflamed.
You made o perfect cure in six weeks, l
now feel like new girl. Thanking you
for your careful treatment, remain,
Very truly yours,
Miss Nellie Mattiford.
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Takes Pleasure in Testifying.

SMYRNA, DEL, Nov. 20. 1892
Mr.. Voss has been In my employ Tor
about 20 years and has been great suf-
ferer with running sore on his ankle
and take pleasure In testifving on its
having been cured by DR.. Torbet in
treatment of about five weeks.
Very Resp, JOHN COsGRIFF.
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FIHGCB,
WILMINGTON, DEL. April II. 1899.
DIR. JOHN TORBERT-Dear Sir:-Six years
ago, In capturing = runaway fox was
most dreadfully bitten. Indeed, my hands
and wrists were SO lacerated could hear
and feel the teeth Of the fox crashing and
scraping on the bones Of my arm. The
flesh was torn 10 fourteen different places.
Drs. Quinn and Miller, afterwards upon
examination OF the wounds, declared my
life based upon your treatment as o pre-
ventatiye Of blood poisoning.
Yours gratefully.
l3G2 Davis Street. GEO. w. TAYLOR
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DR.. Torbert has effected wonderful
cure in patient living near Woodland
Beach-Miss Annie Hoffecker. who has
been suffering with cancerlfor fifteen years
We are informed by good authority that
the cure was effected in three weeks.
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William B. Holt will succeed John T!
Aherns as assistant manager OF the Airing
ton Cotton mills Mr.. Holt comes from
SIatersvlle, r. L., and is efficient in each
department of the cotton business, having
years of experience
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DR.. JOHN ToRBER1
Chiropodist
and Specialist,
Mt Vernon Street, Smyrna, Del

Cures Cancers and ali ,lasses Of
acute and chronic Sores. Sores
of long standing have been cured
permanently in very short time:
agreat many Cancers and old
chronic Sores have been pro-
nounced incurable that are cur
able. and can be cured perfe city
sound and very natural by ex-
tracing the poisonous fluid and
puss from the diseased flesh be-
fore neutrality-suspicious. bites
and stings should never be caut-
erized; no cutting or caustic
plasters used.
Discrimination In tho Selection Of a
Physleian.
Readers OF tho American journal Of
Health write US from all parts Of the coun.
that physician, to whom they arc about to
intrust their case, and regarding whom
they wish to be assured byan opinion from
an absolutely unbiased source before they
enter under special treatment for their
complaint
In view of fact that large proportion
OF specialists have failed to demonstrate
their fitness In the lines thoy have chosen
to cover In their special practice, and that
have little or NO knowledge of tbs science
Ut medicine,it 10 but natural that the pub
Iic should seek tho editorial columns OF
trustw orthy health Journal, before select
ing . specialist to treat their complaints
which In many cases have resisted the
skill OF the ordinary medical practitioner.
Recently We havo received inquiry from
has tRIs n$ nj
Ing DR.. John Torbsrt who practices In
that place. Our correspondent asks re.
garding the ability Of this physieian to ef.
feet onrss In the special diseases coming
within the scope OF bis treatments
In reply to this enquirer. and for tho
benefit Of others Of our resders who may
reside In Wilmington. We have thoroughly
satisfied ourselves BY painstaking inycs-
tigation that DR.. John Torbert possesses
decided skill In bis special line Of practice
and has Justly earned most onvisble rep.
ufation In the various cases, such o. can.
GER Sores, piles. eczepas runping sores.
etc. The Information copceIning this
mighty successful practitfonSr was OBJ
tained from wholly unbiased souroes and
can be relied upon a. being absolutely
trustworthy. None were consulted but
citizens OF unqnestionsd standing, apd IN
Every cass hearty and spontaneous testi-
mony was offered a. to the high personal
standing and skill of Dr. John Torbert.
Inasmuch as the newspapers confessedly
admit to their columns the advertisement ia
OF any practitioner Of medicine who will
pay their rates or fees and the general
public has no means whatever OF distin-
gushing between highest merit and the
idle boasts Of the imposter. 1t Is we'll that
prudence inspires sufferers to seek an UNI
predjudiced source from which may be OBJ
tained an opinion that will be both
health and money. We do heartily be-
stow praise upon DR.. John Torbert and
We do endorse him the leader In the treat.
ment OF the line Of special diseases coming
within his scope Of the distinctive fold oil
to which he has devoted years
Of study and experiment.
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Men may differ on politics. religion or
finance. but all who have tried Banner
Saive. are agreed as to its werth for cuts,
burns. sores, piles, and skin diseases. All
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Charles Bunk, an employs at the works
Of the Edge Moor Bridge Company, bad q
Bunk was working on oar :loaded with
heavy iron girders. when a shifting engine
bumped into the car. He was thrown from
the car to the track with remarkable pres
ence of mind he Strengthened himself and
laid fiat between the rails while the cor
and engine passed over him. Besides be-
ing nearly frightened to death, he received
a large cash In the head and was badly
burt internally. He was removed to
this city where his injuries were dressed
at the Homeopathic Hospital, after which
he was removed to his home.
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Severely Bitten by a Dog.

Dover, Del, March 10, 1900.
DR.. John Torbert - Dear Sir:
Last July was severely bitten by
came very sore, much swollen, and turn ed
black. called ON DR.. Torbert and after
one of his treatments, my arm was much
improved. lam now well, and I permit
you 10 use my name IN behalf Of your
work, and give the suffering the facts
about my case"
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Three spectres that threaten babys life
Choler infantum, dysentery, disrrhea
DR.. FOwlers Extract Of Wild Strawberry,
never fails to conquer them.
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A hack will leave corner Of Fourth and
Market streets at 2 p. m. ON clear Thurs
days and Sundays for Lombardy GENE.
tory. Charles M. Townsend, Se1Y lady.
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