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wavered. What of the bank trou-
bles?"
"Of matters at the bank 1 know moth
ing, absolutely nothing" Miss Royce
quickly answered, with a panied look
in her luminous eyes. Z know only
what is said-that the stockholders and
depcsitors are like madmen, and that
half the city is up in arms. But / know
nothing of conditions at the bank, nor
is it to inquire into them that l have
appealed to you. have sent for you in
the interests of one man only, a man
suspected of the dreadful murder of
Grant Faxon, the assistant cashier at
the Westside bank"
''Of which your father was the cash.
ier?'s
Yes"
1T is only upon this case of MUIR
der, then, that you wish to employ me?"
questioned Donald.
''That is exactly it,
State a few of the facts, Miss Royce,
in a brief way"
1.-THE suspected man is John Boyden,
a bookkeeper at the same bank. He
was seen near Faxon's home easly this
morning, but know that he went there
only to discuss the situation with him.
He discovered the murder, and was seen
with blood on his hands, which circum-
stances. and others of which am not
yet informed, led him to be suspected.
An attempt was made to lynch him.
either by friends of Faxon, or a mob of
excited, half-drunken ruffians, but Boy
den succeeded in escaping from them
and fed here for safety. 1 know him
to be innocent of any crime. Mr.. Dom
aid. I know him to be all that is good
and"
Zone moment, Miss Royce, if you
please" Donald gently interposed, al
ready impressed with the superior char
acter of the girl.
For in this hour of q great bereave-
ment, even, and in the fact of troubles
and a situation that would have pros
trated most women, she was displaying
dignified energy and self-poise that
evinced her strong and lofty nature.
The increasing uproar outside, more
over. warned Donald that delay might
yet prove dangerous.
Whatever you impart to me, Miss
Royce, shall. be used only for your best
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thing about it. Now be a good bur-
glar and put down that gun"
For a minute longer the man hesi-
tated, and then the ringing of the door
bell was supplemented with pounding
noises and shouts. That decided him,
for he laid his pistol on the bed and
backed off against the wall.
You win.r he said briefly.
Thank you" said Mr.. Wilson. pick
ing up the gun and slipping out of
bed Now, if you'll kindly go first
Wen answer the bell Don't try to
run for it, because they've got a bunch
of dogs and you wouldn't have a
chance
The burglar led the way into the hall
and down the stairs and Mr.. Wilson
followed closely. with the revolver
pointed at the middle of his captives
back.
Turn up the light and open the
door, he commanded.
The burglar obeyed meekly, stepping
back quickly as he undid the chain and
turned the key. Half a dozen of Mr.
Wilson's neighbors piled into the hall
Got him?" they cried.
There ne is, gentlemen" said Mr.
Wilson, making a courtly bow. Bur.
glar, these are my friends-Mr. Gates
Mr.. Fanshawe, Mr.. McIvor and others
to whom 1 will present you more for
mally later. l regret that l must ask
them to search you for weapons
Mr. Wilson's neighbors went at the
task rather gingerly and clumsiiy, but
produced only pocket knife. Then Mr.
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was seen fleeing to this house for safe
ty. Faxon was so well liked, however,
and the crime so heinous. that some of
the enraged depositOrs, along with a
rascally rabble now infesting the city,
are out to lynch young BOyden."
"Ah, I see" murmured Donald.
I'VE have the house well protected,
however
rs Boyden here?"
well, Miss Royce can better answer
that than 1 can" was the reply, with
obvious significance.
81 now will see her, if you please"
They were met in the library by a tall,
handsome girl, clad in black which
served both to accentuate her paleness
and the fine contour of her figure. She
smiled family, while graeiously receiv-
ing Mr.. Donald, then glanced at Wag-
staff and then at the library door.
"If you will be so good, Mr.. Wag-
staff" she said, with grave significance.
The chief of police took the delicate
hint and withdrew to the hall, closing
the door after him.
Miss Royce no sooner was left alone
with the detective, however, than the
intense nervous and mental excitement
under which she was labOring became
very apparent. Turning quickly to Dom
pers:
You received my telegram, Mr.. Don
aid. I am in dreadful trouble, yet am
much relieved that YOU could come to
my aid. But you are not, if you will
pardon so personal a remark. the type
of man / expected tc see.'
Norris Donald INDUCED in the faint
est of smiles. and signed her to chair.
Miss Royce, 1t is my services that
you require" said he, with a subtle
Point There seems to be considerable
excitement about here
She took, with nervous readiness. the
cue he gave her.
"Excitement-alas, yes!" she <ejoined.
'"The city is in a frenzy. The people
have gone mad. There are dreadful ru-
more about two of the leading banks,
of one of which my father was cashier.
He died only-only-"
Il have been informed of your be-
reavement, Miss Royce Donald con-
siderately interposed, when her voice
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interests. 1 wish you to be strictly
frank with me-
81 certainly WILL" she answered, with
wave of color mantling her pale
cheeks. II feel that may trust you"
rs BOyden now concealed in this
house."
mo; he is not I provided him with
means to escape. 1t might cost him his
life if he were discovered, and 1 urged
him to leave the city. He fled more
than an hour ago"
why have you not disclosed this
fact to the rufflans outsider
Because while they seek him here,
sir, he will be safe elsewhere. As for
myself, Mr.. Donald, l cannot afford to
fear them while his life thus is threat
ened."
The warmth of her reply, with the
element of loyalty it suggested. shaped
the detectives next question. He drew
forward, and asked, with grave firm
ness:
Miss Royce, what is John Boyden to
You?"
THAT requires the confession of a Sc
cret, Mr.. Donald" the girl frankly re-
Joined, with color deepening. "Mr. John
Boyden is-my husband"
Were you secretly married?'' in
quired Donald, with an air that masked
his light surprise.
Yes, we were,'' bowed Miss Royce.
1T was all owing to my fathers oppo-
sition to our affection. / informed him
of our marriage the day before he died.
however. and was freely forgiven. My
poor fathers brief illness"
Pardon me once more, Miss Royce.
must ask you a very delicate ques-
ton, which ! beg you to confidentially
answer 1t is suggested by your last
statements. Have you any reason to
fear your fathers illness and death were
induced by his troubles at the bank?"
Alas yesi''
"A deficit in his accounts?"
ITO my shame, sir, must admit fear
ing even that" bowed Miss Royce,
again very pale.
do you know anything definite about
his financial affairs?"
Absolutely nothing. He never men,
toned them to me. He was i'll only
about week, and died very suddenly
at the last"
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BY SCOTT CAMPBELL.
Copyright. 1905. by the Author,9

''WhO were his most intimate ASSOC
ciates?" inquired Donald, with a subtle
light beginning to show in his attentive
eyes.
1.-The bank president, Mr.. Martin
COyle. Also James Tamworth, the CASH
Ter of the First National bank OF this
place"
Were they close friends?"
Apparently"
You suspect, of course, no deliber-
ate cooperation between them 10 mis-
apply the bank funds?"
I have never thought of that" said
Miss Royce, with negative head
shake.
Did they frequently call here TO see
your father?"
Mr.. Coyle did SO very frequently up
to within a week of my fathers death.
He usually called in the evening and
the two held long interviews in the
library. During the last week nay IA
Their lived, however, Mr.. COyle did not
once call here. Yet when I told my
father of my marriage, he Immediate
ly insisted upon writing Coyle a letter
asking him to come here at once"
Did you see the letter, Miss Roger"
Il did not"
did Coyle call in response to it?"
Not until the following day My
father then was dead"
Did he offer any explanation for
having delayed his visit after so ur-
gent a reCuest?"
He attributed it to the excitement
and disturbances at the bank
Donald's brOws had been steadily
knitting. yet his grave cOuntenance
in no way suggested the trend of his
thought. After a moment he asked ra-
Their abruptly:
Have you seen Mr.. Coyle lately?"
only at my fathers funeral yester-
day. He then remained only till the
services were ended. and departed with
out having seen me, or so much as
Heavensi what noise is that?''
BE calm, Miss Royce. Have no
fear"
The tunlult out of doors, which had
not ceased for a moment during their
brief interview, suddenly had increased
in volume Loud shouts and threaten
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This way, Mr.. Donald" he hastily
cried. Come right in, sir. / am Mr..
Wagstaff, the chief of police. Miss
Royce told me she had wired to you,
and that episode at the gate was a
very striking voucher to your identity.
She will see you In the library. These
are terrible times, Mr.. Donald-terri-
bic times! But my officers know their
business and viii keep this rabble in
check. Let them alone for that"
Much of the last was said in the
handsomely furnished hall, and after
the door had been closed one of the
officers on the veranda remarked to
another:
by thunder. Jerry. that man was
Morris Donald!'
You don't mean itr'
'What is the occasion of this riotous
demonstration, Mr.. Wagstaff?" DON
aid blandly inquired, pausing in the
hall.
1T arises chiefly from the shocking
murder of young Grant Faxon, which
was discovered this morning. He was
assistant cashier at one of the banks,
and was very popular with the depos-
itors, particularly with an army of la
boring people who had only small ac-
counts. There has been a run on two
OF the banks, and the doors of one
have been closed. The community is
in a frenzy of Indignation and alarm,
and some of the bank officials, whom
I'm afraid are righteously hated, have
been violently threatened"
But what brings the mob about this
mansion"
The chief of police dropped his voice
to a cautiously significant whisper.
archibald Royce lived here" said
he. HE was cashier of the bank just
closed. He died of heart failure four
days ago and was buried only yes
terday. The affairs of the bank are
said to be in bad shape. Internally
bad, and it is limited
But about the mob?" interposed
Donald. as the furious tumult outside
again increased in volume.
Eyes. yes, of courses" exclaimed Wag-
staff. brought back to the point. IT'S
like this, Mr.. Donald: There is con-
siderable evidence that young Faxon
was killed by one John Boyden, book
keeper in the same bank, and the latter
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"And what if we don't please? Who
are you, and what dye want in yon-
der?''
THAT being my business, and not
yours, / shall disclose it only in yon-
der" Donald quietly rejoined. step
aside and allow me to pass"
New interests stir new sentiments,
even in a turbulent mob, and a mo-
mentary hush fell upon the more i'm
mediate thrOng, many of whom came
pressing nearer.
you don't go in here, mister" cried
the ruffian, opposing Donald.
1--WE want a party in yonder house,
and we're going to have him, police
or no police! So get along with your
Morris Donald began removing his
gloves Evidently somebody here is
going to get hurt" he observed, with
ominous quietude.
Its likely to be you, Them
Il don't look at it in that light"
What dye want here, anyway"
Just now, wish to turn up the edge
of my trousers. Such muddy sidewalks
really are not commendable. Now, my
man, move aside from that gate and let
me enterr
mot much! If you think you can
bluff me into laying down
Il shall insure that in another wayr'
Donald interrupted.
He turned slightly while speaking,
then wheeled back, with single
sweeping blow that sent the man TO the
ground, senseless.
Are there any other men among you
looking for trouble?" inquired Donald,
without the slightest change of voice.
He glanced with unruffled serenity
at the frowning men nearest, one and
all too startled TO respond. then turn
ed and walked up the gravel driveway
to the house. entirely needless of the
resentful uproar that speedily followed
his action.
OF one of the officers on the veran-
da he blandly inquired:
Does Mr.. Archibald Royce live
here?''
He did," was the terse reply, with
doubtful scrutiny. But he is dead.
Miss Eleanor Royce, then?"
Before the officer could again reply
the house door was opened by his su-
! perior.
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Vibrator TO THE RING.

Lynch him. Hang him.
Batter down a door and search the
houser'
who cares for the police? We're
a hundred to their onep'
They'll not shoot Rush them off
the steps. Get move on, all togeth-
err
wait a second. Who's this chap
pie?"
Hold on. here. misterl You can't
20 through this gate! There's enough
police and plain-clothes chaps in there!
You wait right here till We get your
measure"
Morris Donald halted on the broad
sidewalk, with his deep-set, cold gray
eyes surveying with subtle irony the
ruffian who. threateningly confronted
hiEm.
a excited, clamorous, half-frenZied
crowd thronging the sidewalks and
street, and invading also the well kept
grounds of the mansion they menaced.
even under the guns of half a score OF
uniformed policemen and sworn spe-
Gals stationed on the steps and veran-
da.
II was an early afternoon in one of
the great and now prosperous manu-
featuring cities of New England. Ru-
mors of banking frauds, hints at mis-
appropriation of funds and Impending
failures. an immediate feeling OF alarm
on the part of an army of depositors;
enc sudden death of the cashier OF one
AZ the local banks, followed by the
Killing of one of his clerks under CIR
cunstances plainly indicating murder
out of all this and much more mad
enanated the riotous scenes upon which
Morris Donald appeared early that au-
tumn afternoon.
His clean-cut face, and tall, 1.-the
figure. the latter always scrupuiously
clad. presented a striking contrast 20
those of the elamorous crowd on every
side, to whose cries he appeared quite
obIiyious. and the occasion of which
he then knew next to nothing.
Are you addressing me, my friend :!
he slowly inquired.
That's. what. mister." was the curt
reply.
Then temper your remarks little
if you please"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

freo Jones OF Denver. a nephew Oh
ene eurlor, was nere lnursoay on
his way to Cleveland, Ohio. Fred Is
installing cameraphones. These ma
chimes play music, sing, talk and be-
sides handle moving pictures all at
the same time. He will take charge
of a line of shows Of this kind IN
Cleveland and other points IN ONO
He is an expert in this line and com
mands a good salary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

T. A. McNeal, Republican candidate
for State Printer and author Of q re-
vised edition Of Aesops fables, has
given out an interview In which he
says that he polled a train and found
more Taft men In the coaches than
Bryan men. McNeal has an estabps
ed reputation 40 a Joker and b not
neglecting It smsn IN the heat Of tn
campaign.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

Charley Younkin, the democratic c.
didate for County Clerk, does not
go as fast as his opponent, but he
gets around among the voters in a
manner that we believe will inspire
their confidence and scure their sup
port at the polls. Mr.. Younkin Is full
ly as capable Of satisfactorily film
the office as any man who has ever
been county clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

No amount Of argument that inc
republicans can make will disaDuSe
the farmer of the idea that the new
republican tax law now in force mas
made the tax burden heavier on the
farming community and lighter On
the railroad corporations. And inns
Injustice will be resented at the polls
next Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

T. S. Slocum and wife Of Scotland
County, Missouri are here visiting G..
W. Koontz and family. Mr.. Slocum
lived at Ellinwood twenty-five years
ago. He is pleased with the advance
ment made by this county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30
The Sta e q Kansas


TO
a crinkiey and ". B. crinkley, II aiise. and
oeAo then to the unknown heirs, devisees, ad-
Illustrators, executors, and trustees o. A.
crlnkiey and W. B. crinkiey, deceased.
fou and each Of you are hereby notified that
you have been sued In the District Court Of Bar
ton County, Kansas, IN an action In which AID
Harrington Is plaintiff and yourselves are defend
ants, and that unless you answer the petition
hled in said caseon or before the 18th day q De-
cember, 1908, the same will betaken as true and
Judgment rendered against you quieting title in
the said plaintiff as against you and each q you
nand to Lot Eleven tlll, Block One Hundred
Thirty Eight Ii3Sl, CITY Of Great Bend, Barton
County, Kansas, and forever barring you from
any right, title, or interest In and to said prem
ses or any part Thereof.
osmOnd& Cole, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Attest:-s. NJ. Ksiiam, Clerk Of District Court.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

,,,ongsments have been made oy
the Democratic State Committee a.
Topeka for the prompt and accOiI ave-,
tabulations Of the returns rom a, 49,
sas 50 that the result Of the ere,
.,on IN the State may be determn'
ed at the earliest possible mOmsI ~
~ ~ county Chairman is urged 70
wire or telephone the Reports iiI
his county as soon as obtained CIV,
i i,,s the returns by precincts as 5000
az completed and to give the PAL,
ticulars by the first mail, addressing
Henderson Martin, Chairman. TOPEKA
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

The foot ball game Friday Det~een
the Great Bend High School anu on0
Salt City Business College was easy
for our boys as the score Of 80 to U
shows that Arthur Banta, the referee
was very competent and satisfactory
one. A very distressing and unfortu-
nate accident occurred during tne
game. Mr.. F. L. Marker, a spectator
had a leg broken The players ran
into him on the side lines with the
above result. Mr.. Marker has been
unconscious almost all the time since
the fracture being an unusual one
and he is in very dangerous con-
dition. 1t seems to have been purely
accidental and no blame attached to
anyone.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

August Henning has purchased
from Ernest Skasky Section 81,
township twenty, range twelve for
a consideration Of $4,000. Chas Block
ley was the agent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

G. H. Taylor is home from a two
weeks visit at Verden and other
points in Illinois. Mrs. Taylor will
remain at Virden for some time OWN
to the illness Of her father.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

Mrs. E. C. Kent Of Clinton, Missouri
left Tuesday for a visit with her mot
er, Mrs. Dffenbacher after a visit
here with her brother, H. M. Diffen-
bacher and family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

The total registration for the first
two months Of the school year at the
University Of Kansas is 2242. This
includes the summer session The
registration Of students now on tho
ground Ia 1S61.-K. U. News-Bullerm'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

II the people were satisfied that
their money was absolutely safe from
loss-as it would be under a Bank DE-
posit Guarantee Law that would gov
ern the action ola II banks there
would be much more money placed o
deposit, and the banks would do that
much better business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

Wanted-Young Lady and young ma
experience preferred. Dry goods de-
partment. Hnry Born.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

Hon. E. c. Cole was put on the
Scott City branch this week, trying
law suits in Judge Lobdell's court
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

Clarence Aldrich and E. R. Moses
were at Salina this week attending
a meeting Of the Shrine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

Mrs. A. G. Langham and daughter
visited with Mrs. A. G. Barnett at
Dodge City this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

Oscar Schrepel and Fred Kinsel Of
Ellinwood attended the ball here
Tuesday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

R. w. Blair, M. A. Low and W. A.
L. Thompson Of Topeka were here
hunting this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

Quite fair size crowd went from
here to Ellinwood Tuesday evening
to hear Victor Murdoch speak. a
special train was provided and the
Great Bend band was taken as a
special attraction.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

For Sale-Wagon suitable for road
work. VIII trade for spring wagon.
Henry Hawkins.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

To quickly check q cold, druggists
are dispensing everywhere, a clever
Candy Cold Cure Tablet called Pre-
ventics. Preventics are also fine for
feverish children. Take Preventics a
the sneeze stage, to head off all colds
Box Of 4S-25c. Holmes Drug store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30

Hon Mike Sweeney Of Pawnee Coun-
ty and Mr.. Mooney Of Hodgeman were
here Wednesday on thir way to Scott
City. Mike Is ever the same, always
in a good humor and the esame good
Democrat. He is a candidate for re,
election to the house and will be
elected.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-10-30
PUBLICATION notice.

First publishsd in the Barton County Democrat
October %, lqo8.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-16
BROKERS BRAND
DEAD JERSEYMAN
AS A DEFAULTER
Say They Concealed Henry L.
Saltonstall's Theft of $4,000
for His Children's Sake.
Especial to the Evening star.l

ELIZABETH, Oct. 16.-Friends in this
city of the Mate Henry L. Saltonstall
were amazed and shocked to hea to-
day that after accountants working on
the books of H. 1. Judson & Co., Wall
street brokers, by whom Saltonstall
was employed as head bookkeeper, re-
ported having found a shortage of
$37, 900, the firm had declared Saltonstall
took the money. S%altonstall. died in
st. Elizabeth's Hospital on September
IA Of appendicitis and p%eritonitis. He
had lived here for about eighteen years
Surrogate George T. Parrot. brother-in-
law of Saltonstall, when told of the
charges against the lead man, said he
would not believe them unless absolute
proof was given.
Mr.. ~Saltonstill," he said, twas an
exemplary man. He had no extrava-
CANT habits and was a great lover Of
his home"
William B. Nash, one Of the firm that
had employed S~altonstall, said today:
The firm ~endeavored to keep the mat
ter quiet, out of consideration for Mr..
Saltonstall's young children. The short
age has been definitely fixed at $37, 900.
Saltonstall lost the money in specula-
ttOn."