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Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01

denomination" SAID Louis, compos-
edly.
1T is an unusually large sum of
money to pay out on a check to a COM
parative stranger-to any one but the
owner of the money" The cashier
was satisfied of the genuineness of
the note, but was sparring for time,
not feeling like taking upon his Shout
ders the responsibility of the POSSIBLE
ity of mistake. Finally he made a
peculiar signal. you will excuse me
a moment he said. land you may as
well step into the private Office"
Lang looked around. When he came
in every door was open, and there
was not a janitor nor uniformed Of
ficer in sight outside the ratings.
Now, as if by magic, all the outside
doors were closed, and man whom
Louis took to be a janitor, but who
was a detective, was making a bluff
at busting off the windowsills and
picking up stray papers from the
floor. Looking through the glass door
leading into the street, Louis saw
policeman standing in rather an I'M
usual position, with one hand grasping
tightly his club, while the other was
hid beneath his coat tails.
The bank president was seated at
his desk "Mr. Smith, believer" he
asked pleasantly.
That's my name" answered Lang.
'You are, or appear to be, in Mr..
Denver's confidence"
81 am"
MAY | ask why Mr.. Denver does
not draw this check HIMSELF"
He is not at liberty to-day"
us it important that you receive
It Immediately
ut is, and in money not a check"
"Did Mr.. Denver hint anything to
you about the possibility of your be-
ing unable to draw that sum OF
money!"
81 am in no mood for parleying;
why do you wish to converse with
me?"
Simply to keep you busy pending
the arrival of Mr.. Denver" said the
president after a slight pause.
Louis colored up. Here was a new
complication whether Denver was
true or not. Had Denver prepared
for this emergency" You will not be
able to find Mr.. Denver" replied Louis
with as much a show of calmness
as he could command.
THAT remains to be SEEN"
The conversation Jagged. The
banker grew restless. Louis fidgeted
rather uneasily in his chair; but grew
calmer as the moments dragged, and
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01
LARGE and Roomv.

A violent windstorm which travelled
over Berks county some time back
saw fit to take with it an old shed
wherein a certain blacksmith was
wont to ply his trade. The black
smiths determination to continue bust
ness in the open. pending the construc-
ton of new building, caused not a
little amusement among the neighbor-
ing farmers. One of these, driving
along a day or two later, saw limping
toward him horse, led by a disconso-
late looking individual, who, on draw
ing near, explained:
"My horse has lost a shoe Can you
tell me where | can find a blacksmith
shop?"
you are in the shop now" replied
the other, facetiously, "but the anvil is
about two miles down the road
Philadelphia Ledger.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01
Whisky as Is Whisky.

A man in Cincinnati bought bar
rel of whisky thirty-five years ago and
kept it in a third-story dry room, well
ventilated, and in all the intervening
period used only one pint for testing.
There remain to-day only one and
four-fifths gallon of the original thir-
ty-four, the rest being lost through
evaporation. A celebrated physician
says "One small drink of this whis-
ky contains more electricity and re-
juvenating properties than any medi-
cine that can be prescribed" AS to
quality, connoisseurs agree that this
whisky, considering its pure distilla-
ton and great age, is the finest in the
world and that no King or Emperor,
the Rothschilds. Morgans, Vanderbilts,
Astors, Carnegies, Belts or Clarks,
with all their enormous wealth plac-
ing at their will all the luxuries of
the world, can command such. A
careful estimate of the cost of stor-
age and computation of interest and
insurance for thirty-fve years prove
the cost of this whisky at the present
time to be $500 q gallon.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01

finally became the calmer of the two.
The cashier returned. holding in his
hands a stack of g:eenbacks. Louis
rose up to receive II from him.
You have concluded to cash the
check?" he asked with a sigh of re-
lief
The president intercepted the pack
age. 81 have decided not to cash It,"
he said rather bluntly.
'Why?" demanded Lang. resolved
TO force the issue.
THE check is forgery!"
'All is LOST" thought Lang, but he
did not finch from the ordeal. What
makes you think SOP" he asked while
he tried to smile.
The banker hesitated; Lang noticed
it. 'You are overstepping your
bounds!" he exclaimed "And I shall
sue you for any damage that may re-
suit from my not getting this money
when | need it,"
"You can go any time you want to-"
added the president harshly, 81 am
not OBTAINING you, and you should
thank your lucky stars that ! am so
lenient with you"
VERY WELL" said Lang, heavy
feeling at his heart, realizing that he
had lost his game you mean that
you are not willing to run the risk Of
arresting me? However Wen let that
go. Give me the check"
1--WE cannot do that" said the bank
er decidedly.
by what right do you presume to
keep both the draft and the money?
You go too far. If you retain the
draft what evidence have l that you
will not swear that | have received
the money? You have no right to
expect me to trust you, If you do not
trust me, and you must either arrest
me as forger or pay me the money"
1--WE are recognized as responsible
agents." responded the banker, at
tempting to appease Lang. "And have
a right to protect ourselves as well as
Mr. Denver"
81 shall remain here until receive
either one thing or the other" said
Lang firmly. He seated himself very
coolly in the chair he had vacated
upon the arrival of the cashier with
the money.
The president cast an inquiring
glance toward the cashier; the cashier
returned his superior's look, and then
both gazed intently at Lang. The
young man had stood their test admir-
ably; they were convinced of the gen.
uineness of the note, yet were loath
to cash it. While the officers were
debating as to the policy of turning
over the money, rap was given upon
the door, and the 'janitor" entered.
Detective Regan on the outside
sir. Shall / admit him."
(To be continued)
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01
DEBUT OF TINY HEIRESS.
She Was Flower Girl at a Fashionable
Church Weddinu.


Little Katherine Mackay, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence II. Mackay,
arrayed in a dainty frock composed
of lace which was said by the women
present to be worth $40 a yard and
carrying big basket of pink sweet
peas, made what may be ascribed as
her first appearance in public recently
by acting as flower girl, along with
the equally diminutive and similarly
attired Kate Haven, at the wedding Of
Miss Marian Haven to Forsyth Wickes
at st. Bartholomew, says the New
York American.
Miss Mackay's dress was of cream
chiffon, with a finely cut yoke. On
the shoulders were small capes of rose
point, falling over short, puff sleeves,
finished with a ruffle of lace. The
belt was of lace and the skirt made
with groups of fine tucks and had a
ruf1le of lace.
A large bow of white embroidered
and lace-trimmed sash ribbon was
fastened at the back of the belt; small
white sandals were worn with white
silk stockings. Instead of gloves, she
were white silk mittens.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01
MlY: Mary Nmmick

Pinkham. of Lynn, Mass, is fully quail.
fiedto give helpful advice to sick women.
Read Mrs. Dimmick's letters.
Her first letter:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
have been a sufferer for the past eight
years with a trouble which first originated
from painful menstruation-the pains were
excruciating, with inflammation and ulcera-
ton Of the womb The doctor says must
have an operation or / cannot live. do not
want to submit to an operation if fcan posi-
bly, avoid it. Please help me.n-Mrs. Mary
Dimmick, Washington, d. G.
Her second letter;
Dear Mrs. Pinkham -
You will remember my condition when
last wrote. you and that the doctor said
must have an operation or / could not live.
i received your kind letter and followed your
advice very carefully and am now entirely
well. As my case was so serious il seems a
miracle that am cured. know that owe
not only my health but my life to Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and to your
advice. / can walk miles without an ache or
pain, and l wish every suffering woman
would read this letter and realize what you
can do for them."-Mrs. Mary Dimmick 59t9
and East Capitol Streets, Washington, d. G.
How easy it was for Mrs. Dimmick to
write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass,
and how little it cost her-a two-cent
stamp. Yet how valuable was the reply!
As Mrs. Dimmick says-its her life.
Mrs. Pinkham has on file thousands
of just such letters as the above, and
offers ailing women helpful advice.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01
San Francisco's Destiny.

Statistics derived from the highest
possible authorities are sufficient to
establish the claim Of San Francisco
that it is the financial New York of
the Pacific coast. They also point
clearly to the observing person the
fact that much greater things are in
store financially for San Francisco.
Many prominent persons in all parts
of the world believe that San Fran
cisco is destined to become eventually
one of the great money centers of the
world. There are sufficient facts to
make interesting, and possibly instruc-
tive, a consideration of the possibili-
ties of the future in this direction
David III. Walker i1t Sunset Magazine for
June.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01
FANS BROUGHT FROM ITALY.
English Traveller of 1903 Describes
Them as Curiosities.


The following description of fans by
Thomas Coryat goes to prove that
paper fans were not used in England
at the time of his tour 160S), and
that we borrowed them as well as
forks from the Italians.
Here l will mention a thing. that
although perhaps 1t will SCENE but
frivolous to divers readers that have
already travelled in Italy, yet because
unto many that neither have beene
there, nor ever intend to go thither
while they live, 1t will be meere nov
city, will not let 1t pass unmentioned.
'The first Italian flames that / saw
In Italy did observe in this space be-
twixt Pizighiton and Cremona; but
afterwards l observed them common
In most places Of Italy where ! trav-
elled.
These flames both men and women
OF the country doe carry, to coole
themselves withall in the time of heat,
by the often tanning of their faces.
Most Of them are very elegant and
pretty things.
For whereas the fame consistent
OF a painted piece of paper and little
wooden handle; the paper, which is
fastened into the top, is on both sides
most curiously adorned with excellent
pictures, having some witty Italian
verses or fine emblems written under
them; or of some notable Italian city,
with briefe description thereof add
ed thereunto." -Exchange.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01

and make bluff at writing and scat
ter a few scraps around the floor.
When. you are ready, pass the large
check. 1t will appear like a forgery
to Golden and Regan, at least, wheth-
er | honor the check or not"
"Then you are perfectly willing to
trust me with ten thousand dollars
of your money!" asked Louis rather
proudly.
81 am satisfied to risk this sum of
money to find out where the strong
hold Of these Williams is. Knowing
what you are going to do tomorrow,
can disguise myself and keep you and
the party in sight, up to the very
gates of the city we are looking for. "
81 am glad to hear you say you
will keep in sight" said Louis, "for
confess that | am little bit shal<y
in regard to the outcome Of the mat
ter"
81. too, am sad tonight for some
reason or other" said Denver laying
his hands rather tenderly upon Louis
shoulders. "It seems to me as If we
are to part for long time-I hope
Il is not forever! l have become at
tached to you, and would be sorry
indeed if l were leading you to your
death or even disgrace"
81 believe in your friendship for
me-" replied Lang, as he grasped his
patrons hand. 81 am a better man,
mentally, morally and physically for
the knowing of you and whatever be-
falls me, you can rest assured that it
will be through no neglect Of duty on
your part"
you won't be alone in your under
taking" said Jim. as If reassuring
himself. II have succeeded in in
teresting the general government in
this matter-and when you need help
you will get It, Be true to yourself
and providence will protect you. But
let the thought of sudden death be
ever before you, you will court it in
many ways. Weigh well every word
and every action. can say no more!"
1t was their farewell.
Regan was in the general office of
the detective agency with Denver
when Lang called in the morning. He
saw Louis draw Denver into converse
ton, while slyly stealing a blank
check from the open bank book lying
on Denver's table. and saw Louis re-
ceive a check from Jim presumably
for ten dollars.
Regan followed Lang into the hall.
What are you going to do with
that check?" Regan asked.
Cash It," answered Lang.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01
Tine CONVICT C0(DR11IR19Nss
mgs F[0fIH]1T[]HYG M6pe@ M[lLLlWN
BY CHARLES NORRIS BUTLER
or ar Tie Revenge o/ <1tsv." II Zaue0/ Mee9I->zas
~ CHARLES NORRIS BUTLER

81 mean the blank one you stole"
II understand you; and | repeat,
will cash it,
For how much?" Regain asked.
Ten thousand 'plunks, whispered
Lang.
"Ill bet you a hundred you don't"
You're betting on the wrong horse
unless you mean to betray me?"
Have no fear of me-" Regan inter
posed. II don't forget my compact
of last night; anything you can get
out of Denver will be peaches and
cream to me. | hate the mani"
"I'll take your bet, Jack; I'll need
your hundred; you'll be my meat"
There was no time for hesitancy
now"
Its go, them"
Sure! I'm going to my room now
and shall either raise this old one
or write new one" Then as a part
with me and see me turn the trick. "
81 can't" replied the detective, II
must be on the lookout for O.
You can show me the check, or the
money if you get it,"
"Oh, III get it, you needn't be
alarmed. l haven't been practicing
on his signature for year for moth
ing" cried Louis.
A short hour afterward, that is,
about twelve o'clock, Louis presented
a check to the cashier of the Madison
bank 1t was for ten thousand dol
lars.
The following conversation took
place:
A short hour afterwards, that is,
about twelve o'clock, Louis presented
a check to the cashier of the Madison
bank. 1t was for ten thousand dol
lars.
Rather a large sum of money!"
queried the cashier, as he carefully
scrutinized the paper. How will you
have it. transfer to your account, or
currency"
you may give me bills of large
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01
CHAPTER vi.
The Forued Check


Lang, after leaving Regan, wendell
his way to the residence of Jim Den
yer.
Being admitted, not a word was
spoken until the twain were safe from
eavesdroppers in the detectives pri-
vate sleeping apartments.
"Well?" guessed Denver, taking a
seat upon the edge of the bed, pre-
pairing himself to listen to Lang's
story.
II have made my boast" said Louis,
flushed with excitement now that the
time for real action had arrived, that
| could rob a bank in the morning.
How am to do it?"
Forgery! my boy, forgery!" cried
the detective, slapping Lang on the
back. you have the nerve to pass
a forged check-a forged check that is
not forged?"
81 am at loss to understand you
as yet"
ut is easy enough" was Denver's
reply, seating himself at his writing
desk and filling out check from his
book. "You arrive at my office in the
morning, timing yourself so that you
are there while Regain is in my room.
/ will then fill out a check for you in
this manner" showing his protege a
check for ten dollars, made out in
his usual open, sprawling style.
"An expert penman could easily
raise this check if he wanted to-"
continued Denver, writing another
check, land make it look like this new
one, showing him a check for ten
thousand dollars. whats to hinder
you from keeping this check for the
ten thousand dollars? Nothing! |
have the money in the bank, and the
bank people will cash it If presented.
In the morning after receiving your
check for ten dollars, you show it to
Jack and make some remark about
raising it. Then you go to your room
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01

Assemb!yman Tlghe's letter should
be read by every brain worker leading
a strenuous life.
Hon. John Tighe, No. 90 Remsen St.,
Cohoes, N. Y, Member of Assembly
from the Fourth district, Albany
county, N. Y, writes as follows:
'Peruna has my hearty Endorsement
as a restorative tonic of superior merit.
At times when have been completely
broken down from excess of work, SO
that my faculties seemed actually at a
standstill, Peruna has acted as a heal
ing restorer, starting the machinery of
mind and body afresh with new life
and energy.
II recommend it to q man tired in
mind and body as tonic superior to
anything / know of and well worthy
serious consideration."1J. Tighe.
Excess of work so common in our
country causes impaired nerves, leading
to catarrh and catarrhal nervousness
a disease that is responsible for half of
all nervous troubles.
Peruna cures this trouble because it.
cures catarrh wherever located.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Q.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01
New York Street Specialists.

There are specialists of various sorts
among the New York street mer-
chants, men who sell collar buttons,
men who sell shoe laces, and SO on,
but as odd specialist as any is the
man who sells small boys knee
pants" He displays his wares in a
basket on the edge of a downtown
thoroughfare that leads to a big mar
ket, and relies for his trade on moth
ers passing that way to do the family
marketing.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01
Olive Oil and Bruises.

In the treatment of contusions
where there is extensive discoloration
of the skin. if olive oil be freely APP
piled without rubbing the discolora-
ton quickly will disappear. If the
skin be broken, little boric acid
should be applied over the abrasion.
A black eye thus treated can be rem
dered normal in few hours, especial
ly If the oil be applied warm.-New
York Telegram.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01
NAMES BEST DOCTOR
MR.. BAYSSON PUBLISHES RESULTS
OF VALUABLE EXPERIENCE.

N Former Pronounced Dyspeptic He Now
- Rejoices i'm Perfect Freedom from
Miseries of Indigestion.
Thousands of sufferers know that the
reason why they are irritable and de-
pressed and nervous and sleepless is be-
cause their food does not digest, but how
to get rid of the difficulty is the pnzzling
question.
Good digestion calls for strong diges-
tive organs, and strength comes from a
supply of good rich blood. For this
reason Mr.. Baysson took DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for the cure of indigestion.
"They have been my best DOCTOR" he
says. II was suffering from dyspepsia.
The pains in my stomach after meals
were almost unbearable. My sleep was
very irregular and my complexion was
sallow. AS the result of using eight
boxes of DR.. Williams Pink Pills, about
the merits of which / learned from
friends in France, have escaped all
these troubles, and am able again to take
pleasure in eating"
A very simple story, but if it had not
been for DR.. Williams Pink Pills it
might have beersa tragic one. When dis
comfort begins with eating, fills up the
intervals between meals with pain, and
prevents sleep Mt night, there certainly
cannot be much pleasure in living. A
final general breaking down must be
merely question of time.
Mr.. Joseph Baysson is a native Of
Aix-les- Bains, France, but now resides
at No. 2439 Larkin street, San Francisco,
Cal. He is one of n great number who
can testify to the remarkable efficacy of
DIR. Williams Pink Pills in the treatment
of obstinate disorders of the stomach.
If you would get rid of nausea. pain or
Burning in the stomach, vertigo, ner-
Ibusness, insomnia, or any of the other
nNiseries of dyspeptic, get rid of the
weakness Of the digestive organs by the
use of DIR. Williams Pink Pills. They
are sold by druggists everywhere.
Proper diet is. of course, great aid in
forwarding recovery once begun, and a
little book, "What to Eat and How to
Eat, may be obtained by any one who
makes request for it by writing to the
DIR. Williams Medical Co., Schenectady,
NY. This valuable diet book contains
an important chapter OH the simplest
means for the cure OF constipation.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01
Here is Relief for Women,

Mother Gray, nurse in New York,
discovered a pleasant herb remedy for
women's ills, called AUSTRALIAN
LEAF. Cures female weaknesses, Back
ache, Kidney, Bladder and Urinary
troubles. At all Druggists or by mail
soc. Sample mailed FREE. Address,
The Mother Gray Co., Leroy, N. Y.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01
PLAY With LARGE Cast.

Chilliwick, little town on the Fra.
ser river, holds the curious record of
having performed play in which no
fewer than 1000 individuals took
part. AL! the characters were red
men.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01
Difference in Voices.

The Tartars are supposed to have,
as a nation, the most powerful voices
in the world. The Germans possess
the lowest voices of any civilized peo-
pie.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01

That a woman's love of love should ont
last her power of inspiring it is one Of the
brutalities of existence
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01

These weather bureau people are not fjt
to be trusted with the rains.
No man can be thoroughly honest with
out constant practice
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01

Mrs. windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gums, reduces In
nammation aliays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01

If all women were az good as they look.
men would never dare marry them.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-07-01

n Former Pronounced Dyspeptic He Now
- RejOices i'm Perfect Freedom from
Miseries of Indigestion.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-06-02
Jury CONDONES
PULFORD SUICIDE
Close of the Dual Tragedy Which
Has Stirred the Citizens of
Savanna, I'LL.

Savanna Ill.,, May 29.-After a BRIEF
examination Of three witnesses the
coroner's jury brought in a verdict de-
claring Boutwell, Pulford came to his
death from gunshot wound by his
own hand. while, as we believe, in a
state OF melancholia collapse
DR.. G. w. Johnson, brother-in-law Of
the dead man, made the suggestion
which the jury acted upon in declar-
ing that Pudford was practically ire
sponsible for the act Charity for the
suicide was uppermost in the minds
Of most of the jury, and they sought
to shield him by inserting the words
mental collapse"
Thus closes the dual tragedy which
for four days has stirred this COM
munity. More and more does the con-
viction grow that the suicide of Both
we'll Pulford was his confession OF the
murder of Daniel S. Berry
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-06-02
MAYOR WEAVER A WINNER
Gas Lease Proposition in Philadelphia
Has Been Withdrawn by the U. G. 1.
Co. Victory for Weaver.

Philadelphia. May %. After q
contest lasting five days the Republic
an organization led by Insurance
Commissioner Durham, has been forced
by public opposition and clamor to
abandon it's efforts to extend the lease
of the city gas works to the United
Gas Improvement company for seven
ty-five years. Thomas Dolan, president
Of the company, has forwarded for
NAL letter to the presidents of the Sc
;ect and common branches of city coun-
I'll withdrawing his proposition to adj
vance the city $25,OOO,OOO in considera-
tion of the extension of the lease
which the company now holds.
This action was taken after a pro-
tracted conference with Commissioner
Durham, State Senator McNichol and
Select Councilman Charles Seger, who
presented the gas lease resolutions in
the council The withdrawal of the
United Gas Improvement company's
offer is undoubtedly a signal victory
for Mayor Weaver but the fight is
still proceeding in the matter Of the
removal OF Smythe and Costello, which
will take place in the courts.