The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-01


cred against the before the president and
owing to the heat within the ran down in little
wrggng streams freezing at the bottom into mass OF
solid ice that slowly climbing the pane. In few
minutes the president would not be able to look at tho
ghostly trees in the little park before the building.
Not reached Monckton for eighteen hours;
the telegraph had reported monstrous drifts along the
railroad. The blizzard had killed all traffic It was
strange that the wires not all down. but the heavy
long distance telephone line still open, for the bell
rang suddenly and president hurried the
F'Hullo Is that you Georgee' he asked, anziously.
.tHow goes itf''
eyes, it's II the answer, clear and plain in
the PRESIDENT The has continued all day long
despite the storm; the corridor the courthouse has
been full of people. It about the town that
the bank g9ing to fail The 1umbemans bank went
'wen - said the president can you tide it overt"
ono" replied the voice, eve can + to save our
hours now but in the morning, if the continues
will to suspend. Can you reach with fundsa'
The president groaned. It his brother who was
speaking to cashier of the branch bank at Loom
ing Falls sixty miles down the river The failure of
bank might ruin to BOTH There for the
ssThe railroad is blocked, said the president, speak
ing slowly into the receiver have been hoping for
tai nall day We have enough money here to help YOU
he added, hopelessy, 'tbut what good is thats'
"Can't you drive thru9'' the answer, in inn
doubt it; the road is bare in places and drifted
breasthigh in Others said the pale at the tele
phone a'But will see what can do will call you
The presidents voice had trembe in it. There
was fright in his eyes, r..
bank. It growing quite dark and lamp was burn
ing at desk inside the brass railing Bending over the
big ledger tall, thin with bald head and
pen behind his He looked up the president
tered and touched his bald head with inkstained
finger
: tsAny good news Mr.. Cartere' he asked, quickly
emo, Spence; bad news, bad news'' returned the
older man: ri don't see that we can help" Then he
told of the conversation the telephone, word for
word 1T most deplorable.'' -
"Send for Prouty suggested the bald-headed
elf anyone drive you thru, he can do it. !"
eco fetch him, Spence, and hurry back, ~ said Nh.
Garter with CLEAN of hope. t1But speak to no one
else, he added 'tWe must not Let single person
know" -=-..~..-c s.... o.. H.. 81 $3.50
The cashier picked up his coat, drew his great
felt and unlocking the front door, strobe
thru the drift into the street The president of the
Monckton bank climbed upon high stool and swung
himself nervously to and fro. Just then movement
the large stove in the back of the made him
spin about. he coughed nervously.
''Hullo, Adam" he said "you here yet''
eyes, Mr.. Carter answered strong young voice
.tI've been helping Mr. Spence on the books today sir
tan, compactly built lad of fifteen stood up as M
Carter walked back towards the stove and waited for
the to speak But the lat latter said nothing and
cold wind that rafting the heavy iron shutters The
boy sat down again and followed column of figures with
his finger.
Adam Buel had into the bank as an Office boy
three previously and by hard work and
application he had risen to be junior
excellent position for of his years and short expert
He the second of Buel the carpenter
River street, and his father prone boast Of
"my up the bank, considered that, next to
the huge SAFE he the most important part Of Monck
tom banking interests.
Mr.. Carter had noticed his especially regard
ing him good lad who steady and could be
trusted But it only right to expect this much,
reasoned from in his employ. So he said nothing
but stood there with his hands behind his back awaiting
Spence return watching the door closely and glancng
at clock and then, for every minute counted.
Soon the latch clicked loudly and Adam, jumping
up admitted the cashier and burly figure in bualo
overcoat. The two brought in with them blast of eh
ing air. When The door shut they both stamped
loudly the floor kicking the from their feet and
brushing it off their coatsleeves.
sProuty,'' said Mr. Carter, advancing and coming
the point at 'tcan drive thru 70 Looming Fal
tonight9''
s7Te Looming Fa1sl Yen joking, ain yeri, taa
go