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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-11-15


A:silencs Of several minutes followed
during which the reporter thought
fully Inspected his collection Of micro
scopic odds and ends, while Dunlap
beat the devils tattoo upon the desk.
| Presently the reporter spoke again
do you know a young man, about
five feet eight inches tall, with fiery red
hair, who affects somewhat loud
clothes e. 5aas.s S I. r.. H.. - I<ss.
''Why, that is Thomas Chatham. You
know him, then ?" - - -.... ~. =: )
g.'I2 No; I never heard of him be-
fore" -. .-..--...,. ~. Z
Then, how on earth do you
know-?'' 800 - - o.. .~:, -
He has been hers recently" ..ss-,
Yes; I told you he had been here last
week; but-+rs ILL., H.. cEE,%>::&>:sis :.
mo; meaa he was. here yesterday
afternoon interrupted the reporter.
mot to my knowledge" said Dunlap,
| INTERNATIONALLY. ..fis.,,.sss ~. "a s>=.. !,
X thought % much," Sturgis replied,
quietly but. he was here, for all that.
. The banker looked erp2eRelF,>s =: :: =.
"NoW, another g thing continued
StuEkis.4 II nstice;iH the boekkeepers'
department an announcement, TO the
effect that on January 2-that il to
say, Tomorrow new system Of book
keeping viii be adopted. Would this
be- such - to bring to light any r.
I regnla1ities that might exist In the
books?' >, -.
"Yes; it Involves the transfer Of each
fbookkeeper~ every monthsto q different
set Of books. But fail to see the drift
of your questions" 49,
"You will see it presently. Have you
examined the safes this morping?'
Eyes; one of the first things did,
after you allowed me to move at all,
was to examine the cash safe"
~"Ah, yes; the cash safe. And you
found it's contents intact?"
"Perfectly," said the banker, tri-
umphantly.
"But there IS also safe In the book
keepers Department.
1T contains nothing but the books,
which of course would have no value
to- anyone but ourselves"
''You have not examined this safe?"
"Why, no;~I-''
eff you have no objection: should
like to see the interior Of that safe. I
suppose, of course, you know the COM
bination of that as we'll as that of the
cash safe?''
"Oh, yesJ the combinations are
changed every Saturday, and of course
I am always informed, of the new COM
binatio
'Then may I examine the bookkeep-
ers' safe?"
II see no objection to your doing so, If
you like"
Dunlap seemed surprised at the re-
porter's request; but he rose and pro
ceeded to the bookkeepers' department.
Sturgis followed an instant LATER
When the reporter came within sight
Of the safe, Dunlap was closely inspect
ing the lock. Presently he uttered an
exclamation of surprise.
what is it?" asked Sturgis.
II don't understand it," said Dunlap.
II cannot open the safe The lock
seems all right; but"
"Perhaps the combination has been
changed" =.
apparently: it has" admitted the
banker; "but how came it to be changed
on week day, and without my knowl-
edge?' =
"That is rather significant, isn't it,"
suggested the reporter. RI,
"Significant? What do you mean p
exclaimed Dunlap, excitedly.
II mean that Arbogast was de-
fadlter. What his system of defraud-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-11-15
CHAPTER K.
PIECING THE EVIDENCE.


Sturgis was still busy with his dia-
gram. He spoke without looking up
from his work.
who besides yourself has key to
the drawer in which this revolver is
kept?"
1.-The cashier has one and the head
bookkeeper has another"
"You mean the bookkeeper who sits
at the desk at the extreme right in the
bookkeepers' department.
EYES," replied Dunlap, that is Mr..
Arbogast's desk. Do you, know him ?"
mo. What did you say the gentle
mans name is?" The reporter looked
up and prepared to make a note of it:
john w. Arbogast."
"A man something over 50 years of
age, quite bald, with fringe of gray
hair; wears q heavy mdstache and side
whiskers; anG had on yesterday after
noon, when you last saw him, pepper
and-salt business suit" said Sturgis,
writing down the name in his mote
book.
=, Dunlap stared at the reporter in
amazement. Stnrgis smiled slightly.
II met the gentleman yesterday aft
ernoon," he explained.
''Oh, that accounts for it," exclaimed
the banker. II see--but-but, then,
how comes it that you did not know his
name?"
He did not tell me his name," said
Sturgis, gravely, ''and I did not know
until just now that he was employed In
the Knickerbocker bank. How long
has he been with your"
=. Nearly 20 years; but only for the
last five years as head bookkeeper."
II suppose you have every confidence
in his honestly" asked the reporter,
looking critically at the diagram be-
fore him.
'"Of course. Such position is not
given to a man unless his record is ex-
cellent.''
'And yet" observed the reporter, re-
fectively, opportunity sometimes
makes the thief"
'True; but the duty of bank presi-
dent is to reduce such opportunities
to minimum said Dunlap, somewhat
pompously.
"Quite SO" assented Sturgis. land
this you accomplish by"
by having the books examined Pc
riodically,," answered the banker, rub
bing his hands together with calm sat
isfaction. -,
II see," said the reporter, who had
now finished his sketch. do the EN-
ployes of the bank know when an exam
lnation of this kind is to be nader"
"They do not even knowlthat such
examinations are made. No one but
the accountant and myself are in the
secret; for the overhauling of the books
Is done entirely at night, after the bank
Is closed"
Have the books been recently ex-
amined?'' asked -Sturgis, carelessly.
"Yes; only last week." :.
''Wen?" .,.... ... r..
"They were found to he all right, as
usual" ~
MAY ask by whom?'' -, So -
by Murray>& Scott, the expert ae-
countants." ". :
':Was the examination conducted by
Mr.. Murray or BY Mr.. Scott?'' Il
'"By neither. For. many years the
work was done by one or the other of
the members Of the firm; but since
their business has grown to it's present
proportions Messrs.. Murray and Scott
are nolonger able to give personal atten-
= ton to their customers, For the last
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
Lynch.

The NugeHt- Beardsly ball given in the
Maccabee hall last Friday came near be-
ing failure owing to the wet weather,
But our enterprising musician o. L. Ru-
pert saved the day. A good time was en-
joyed by all present.
The Chemical works are progressing
slowly at this place. They have four re-
torts set up. but there is a great amount
Of work yet to be done before they will
be ready fer operation. Among the many
things to be done is five inch gas line to
be laid from Cooper Tract a distance of
four miles. The plant will give this
town big boom when finished.
We have daily freight and passenger
train now on the Sheffield Il Tionesta Ry.
South Peen Oil Co. are putting in big
pumping power on their lease on bald
hill run.
The Blue Jay Oil Co. have gas engine
with which they are going to run their
pumping power.
Leonard Grain has been working at
Klondyke the past week building rigs.
Frank Grain Jr. starts for Montana in
the near future to be gone four or five
months. lie goes to build an oil derrick
for company that is going to put down
a wildcat well. All the material will be
packed on mules distance of so miles,
Frank takes with him rifle capable OF
shooting anything from jack rabbit to
an oil well, so the game had best sleep
with ono eye open,
o. f. Rupert starts Monday for Clarion
as he is one of the star witnesses in the
Mong trial.
Pat Lynch has wnat might be termed a
shallow well, as they struck oil atadeptll
of only 800 feet. The well did SO barrels
the first day, and has continued to pump
10 or 10 barrels daily since. The usual
depth is 800 and l,sOO feet.
c. F. Fox has been laid up two or tire,
weeks with felon on one Of his fingers
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. j. Fox o
! Henry's Mills, boy, which weighs Il
pounds, and you can't reach Charley will
a 10 foot pole now.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28

The Y. p. S. c. Il. will have lawu fete
at the home of Mr.. Kelly this, Wednes-
day, evening A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all, and for the benefit of this
worthy society an admission of 10 and 10
cents will be charged.
We have placed two new machines in
our mill and we believe we are able TO
make the farmers just as good flour from
their wheat a. can be had anywhere.
Ask your neighbor aboot his. Lanson
Bros, Merchant Miilers. If
The w. II. C. ladies will hold their
annual picnic at the home of II. w. Led
ebur, German Hill, next Friday, serving
dinner at the noon hour. They invite all
members of the Corps, and the !. A. X.
and their wives to enjoy the occasion
with them.
After a long rest in South Africa
Rudyard Kipling has returned to Eng
land, and is busily occupied with his lit
erary labors. One of his most recent
stories is "How the Leopard Got His
Spots, which will be published soon in
The Ladies' Home Journal.
The fifteenth annual convention OF
the Forest County W. c. T. U. will be
held in the Presbyterian church, Tiones-
ia, Thursday and Friday, Sept. and @.
An entertaining program has been ar
ranged and the meeting will be one OF
unusual interest TO all. Everybody will
be welcomed.
The Derrick, in an article dealing
with snakes, says that President town
ship, with the possible exception of Pit
hole, possesses one of the most prolific
rattlesnake dens in Venango county, and
II is located near what is styled by the
late +. Il. Clapp as "Wolf Dem" At this
time of the year no man on the lease
walks through the woods in that neigh
borhood without using the greatest eau
ton, as he is liable to kick up rattler
or cOpperhead at any time. Attempts
have been made 20 exterminate the dem
izens, but they are too we'll entrenched
in their rocky retreat to make the COM
bined efforts of the men and dynamite
| discharges of much avail. The rattlers
there grow to enormous proportions,a and
it is a matter of record that one snake o
this species was so large in size and SC
rich in oil that Robert Lockhart of Brad.
ford, manager of the L. Il. Clapp lease
and who killed it, was able with the
lighted carcas TO fire the boiler furnish
ing the principal pumping power for the
lease, which is almost as big, as oil prop
critics go, as the snake was in compari
son with the average one.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
Letter 10 Wheeler & Dusenbury.

Dear Sirs: There are thousand ways
to cheat in our business; and whether
our neighbors suspect us Of cheating or
not, depends on ourselves, our talk, our
face, our eye, our walk, our standing
straight up or crooked-our neighbors
know all about US without being told
We are pretty well known. We are
no inlant-l46 years old-began business
on this little island New York; in 1854.
Have been making paint and noise in
the world every since.
And there isn'ta man, alive or dead,
that wouldn't testify for MS, if you should
stir him up.
We grind lead and zinc in linseed oil
by machinery, all together. That's our
business. We live on the profit-ma-
chinery over hand-work. Painters mix
their paint by hand-they imagine they
do they half mix it. We grind to-
gether: whole-miX. Better aud costs
less money.
We are the very best friend the painter
has, if he knows it-yes, whether he
knows it orn 1t. lie can't afford not tC
know it. We are the painters Gus
toner's friend. We save them botl
money.
Yours truly,
40 +. W. DEvoE q Co.
p. S.-James d. Davis sells our pain
in your section.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
Cream Of the News.

Better have no luck than bad luck.
New shoes for school at Heath q
Feirs. 1t
School shoes for boys and girls at T.
s.. 1t
A poor excuse is crutch used by
crippled loye.
Call at the Photo Gallery and see
samples and get prices. 1t
Mems heavy shoes now in at Tones
ia Cash Store. 1t
"A wise man shuts his eyes when he
looks at woman's faults.
Everything new for waists at Heath
4 Feits. 1t
Sometimes il is what man doesn't
say that is most interesting.
-"Klondike" flour makes baking
easy. Sl.20 at T. C. s. 1t
Hopkins has new line Of outing
flannels which you ought to see. 1t
"A man who sits down and reflects
isn't necessarily brilliant.
"A whole counter full of dress pat
terms, only one of kind at Heath &
Feit's. 1t
An Irishman says no gentleman will
go to sleep at a wake.
School shoes to "beat them all" at T..
c. S. 1t
lift weren't for the poor little mic
robes the doctor would have to fix the
blame elsewhere.
New lot of outing flannels at Hop
kins'. Something very pretty and not
high in price. 1t
Nothing pleases woman more Than
| to have a woman present her with pair
of gloves three sizes too small.
Waist patterns Of silk and wool just
enough in one piece for waist no two
alike see them. Heath & I'eit's. 1t
Give man an inch and he wants II
tumbler full.
Get a set of those dishes for slOO. T..
G. S. 1t
"A drunksrd is man who commits
suicide on the installment plan.
New school suits and extra strong
pants at Hopkins which your boy ought
to have. Come in and see them. 1t
"A man may smile and smile, and
still be temperance advocate.
School shoes for the boys and girls.
A nice line OF very substantial goods that
don't run up in price, but will wear all
winter. Hopkins. 1t
We have so many nice things for fall
wear that we cannot enumerate them
here. Come in and look them over
no trouble for us. Hea' h & Felt. 1t
Some men have no taste-but if the
color is all right they chance it,
ALI shirt waists Just one-half price at
Robinson's. 1t
Our new fall stock of dry goods has
arrive' and is ready for inspection.
Heath & Felt. 1t
Peaches for preserving are now in
the market and the White Star Grocery
always leads in this line. Leave your
order early and secure the choicest fruit
If you are looking for nice dress
and something to trim it with, come to
us; we'll show you the new things.
| Heath ,S Felt 1t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
A Good Thing.

German Syrup is the special prescrip-
tion of DR.. A. B0schee, celebrated Ger
man Physician and is acknowledged to be
one OF the most fortunate discoveries in
Medicine. 1t quickly cures Coughs,
Colds and all Lung troubles of the sever
est nature, removing as it does, the cause
of the affection and leaving the parts in a
strong and healthy condition. 1t is not
an experimental medicine, but has stood
the test of years, giving satisfaction in
every case which its rapidly increasing
sale every season confirms. Two mil
lion bottles sold annually. Boschee' S
German Syrup was introduced in the
United States in 1868. and is now sold in
every town and village in the civilized
world. Three doses will relieve any
ordinary cough. Price 70 cts. Get
Green's Prize Almanac.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
Oil City Fair.
in your sc

The fourth annual Oil City Fair will be
held September 10, II, II and l3, and it is
the aim of the directors to make 1t larger
aud better than ever. There will be eX-
tensive exhibits of horses, live stock and
poultry, also in all branches Of agI gIieul-
lure. In addition to the regular premi-
ums offered by the association there are
special premiums given by the merchants
of Oil City which are well worth compet-
ing for. Besides the exhibits there will
be an attractive program Of amusements
consisting of races, balloon ascensions
daily, bands of music, aarObatic perform
ances and all the attractions that 90 to
make up great fair. The grounds are
finely lorated with all the conyeniences
for the comfort and pleasure of both ex-
| hIbitors and visitors.
Premium lists and race programs can
be had by addressing |. N. Hinderliter,
! Secretary.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28

--oil market closed at Sl.25.
Best line Of shirts at r. c. S. 1t
oil and gas leases at this Office.
You can get 1t at Hopkins store.
New fall dry goods at Killmer Bros.
Fresh cakes and cookies at Tionesta
Cash Store. 1t
Peaches and cans to preserve them in
at the White Star Grocery. 1t
kits Great Leather, Cloth and Straw
Hat Cleaner at Robinson's only. S-2l-6t
Those school shoes at Hopkins can't
be boat. They'll stand the wear. 1t
When the evenings get chilly get
medium weight underwear at T. c. ). 1t
The Tionesta Photograph gallery is
now open and will be for an indefinite
period. 1t
Joseph A. Sterner of German Hill
has been granted a pension of $40 per
month.
-Killmer Bros. fall line of dry goods
and shoes are now arriving and you are
invited to come and inspect them. It
The borough schools begin next
Monday. In fact about all the schools in
the county are billed to begin ON that
date.
The Clarion State Normal School Of
fers free tuition, an improved course OF
study and the best instruction by super
ior teachers.
Your boy will need good, strong
suit, and some exceptionally strong pants
for the school days. Come and see our
stock. It's new and all right. Hopkins.
Principal Davis of the Clarion State
Normal School has secured positions this
year for recent graduates of that school,
at salaries ranging from s35O.OO to $1,000
ayear. 1t
Curtis Rhodes has a crew of men al
work on the Landers & Wyman scailold
at the mouth OF Little Hickory and will
turn number of boats before the eld o
the season.
Quite number of G.. A. II. boys and
their friends from this section are arrang.
ing to attend the National Encampment
which begins at Cleveland on the 9th o.
Sept. and lasts till the 18th.
MIR. Talbot Williams contributes tc
the Review of Reviews for September an
interesting analysis of conditions in the
steel industry and the various factors in
the present strike situation.
Invitations are out for private
dancing party to be given by the younl
men in Bovard's hall this, Wednesday
evening. Fessenden's orchestra of Oi
City will furnish the music.
The "Bloomer Girls" will be here to
morrow aud will play game of base
ball with the Tionesta team. Everybody
turn out and see something strictly fin,
in the base ball line. A good game mal
be looked for.
-Edinboro State Normal School i
preeminently teachers training school
The State encourages young men an'
women to come by offering free tuition
you wish good accommodations writ
at once. Fall term opens Septembe
10th. JoHN +. BIGLER, Principal. 1t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
RECENT DEATHS.
KERR.


The death of Hon. Edward Kerr, which
occurred at his home near Clarington
Thursday, Aug. q, 1901, was not unex-
pecied, as the disease from which he had
suffered for several years, catarrh of the
stomach, had made such inroads upon
his vitality that his relatives and friends
could only hope against hope. His sui
ferings were very great to the end, yet he
retained consciousness TO a wonderful
degree and TO the family and friends
gathered at his bedside he expressed a
willingness to depart and was fully pre-
pared for the great change about to
take place. He died good christian.
Edward Kerr, the oldest Of IL children
born to George and Mary Kerr, was born
November 8, 1929, and the past AZ years
of his life were spent near Clarington,
Forest county, where he owned and cul-
tivated a farm about four miles below
that village on the Clarion river. He was
twice married, his first wife being Doro-
thy Henry, who lived six years after their
marriage and to whom three children
were born. His second union was with
Mary Rogers, who, with three children,
Calvin b., of Barnett township, Mrs. S.
NJ, Henry of Tionesta, and Ernest, at
home. survives him.
Mr.. Kerr was man of wonderful en-
ergy and industry, citizen whose honor
and integrity were never questioned by
his large circle of acquaintances, and
whose word was as good as his bond, He
bore the good opinion of all worthy
neighbors through his long life and died
most highly respected by all who knew
him. In the spring OF 1875 he was hon.
ored by his Republican friends with the
nomination for Associate Judge of Forest
county, and that fall was elected by
large majority, many of his Democratic
neighbors voting for him. He served his
county faithfully and honorably for the
full term of five years on the bench, step
ping down with most creditatle record
for fairness and impartiality.
The funeral services were held on Fri
day last, Rev. Mr.. Richards of the Clar-
ington NJ. f. church officiating, and the
interment was in the cemetery at that
place. An immense concourse of friends
and neighbors attended the obsequies.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
Saw Mill for Sale.

We have at our mill below Warren one
complete saw mill, equipped with Sterns'
spring sets, and another lighter mill
which we will dispose of at a very
reasonable rate. Anyone desiring TO
purchase a mill viii DO well TO call and
examine them or address us either at
Warren or Tionesta.
IT,. WARREN LUMBER COMPANY.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
Farming and Stock Raising in Eastern
North Carolina

We have some good iaims for sale,
suitable for trucking, fruit and berry
growing. We have some fine property
for sale suitable for stock raising or dairy
farming, fine natural pasturage both
winter and summer, good water. Trans
portation facilties-both rail and water
good. J. j. Wollenden, New Bern, N.
g. S-2S-5t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
Estray.

Recently came to the premises of the
undersigned, at Clarington, Forest
county, Pa, light red COW aged about
fourteen years. the owner is hereby no
titled to come forward and prove prop
erty, pay charges and take her away,
otherwise she will be disposed of as the
law directs. II. n. HENDERSON
Clarington, Pa, Aug. Is, 1901.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
A Cure for I.umbngO.

w. G. Williamson, of Amherst, Va,
says: FOR more than year | suffered
from lumbago. finally tried Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and it gave me entire
relief, which all other remedies had
failed to do" Killmer Bros. Tionesta,
and w. G. wilkins, West Hickory.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
35th Annual Encampmeut G.. A. r.
at Cleveland

Special train leaves Erie, Pa. via the
Nickel Plate Road Tuesday, Sept. 10th. at
700 a. m. (City Time) arriveat Cleveland
at 300 a. m, Central Timel. Tickets
sold at one cent per mile travelled. Call
on or address City Ticket Office go State
St., lie, Pa, II. c. Allen, G. p. 4
Il. a. No. 1921
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
New Advertisements.

hammers. Ad.
Robinson. Ad.
McCuen Co. Ad.
Hopkins Locals.
Devoe q Co. Reader.
Lanson Bros. Local.
Nickel Plate. Readers.
Clarion Normal. Local.
Smart & Silberberg. Ad,
J. j. WOlfenden. Reader.
Penn'a Rqilrosd. Reader
Edinboro Normal. Locals.
Tionesta Cash Store. Locals.
White star Grocery. Locals,
Oil City Fair Ad and reader.
Heath Il Felt. Ad aud locals.
killmer Bros. Ad aud locals.
Tionesta Photo Gallery. Locals.
II. n. Henderson. Estray Notice.
Sheriff Jameson. Court Proclamation
Proth'y Robertson. Trial list and con-
firmatiOu notices.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
EDINBoRo
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
FREE TUITION.

A high grade school for teachers.
strong faculty. Fine library. Splendid
environment Expenses veiy moderate.
Fall term begins September 10th, 1901.
Address for catalogue,
JOHN +. BIGLER, Prin., EDINBoRo, PA.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
MAR RED

BRA DISH-VAN GIESEN.- At the Ru-
raj House, Tionesta, Pa, Aug. "a, 1901,
by G. A. Randall, J. p, Mr. Robert W.
Bradish of West Hickory. Pa, and
Miss Elma Van Giesen, of Shamburg,
Pa