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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-05-27
scope of the business.

scope of the business.
Mr.. Stutsman also does general
repairing, especially Of bicycles,
motorcycles, typewriters, sewing
machines, and all kinds Of light
machinery. He is an expert repair
man himself, and employs compe-
tent assistance when necessary.
As in the commercial part Of his
business, he follows \ policy Of
satisfying customers. Of charging
prices that are right in every in
stance, and Of guaranteeing every
thing sold to be exactly rs repre-
sented.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-05-27

Both members Of the firm OF Busch
& Son seem to have been born with
tho artistic taste, and both have
acquired the necessary skill. They
select their material with the eye
Of an expert and execute their con-
tracts with the hand Of m adept,
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-05-27

fishes a feeling of mutual interest
between the merchant and the
customer, and, taken by and large,
promotes civic prosperity in way
that cannot be credited to any
other agency. 1t is an intangible
something that rests with capitalist
and cottager alike, and which no
growing, progressive city can we'll
get along without.
Monte Vista people are not lack
ing in public spirit, as rule, and
it is not the purpose of this article
to leave the impression that they
are less public-spirited than their
neighbors. And so the statement
that closer and more cordial re-
lationship might be established
between those who buy and those
who sell, might apply to any-or
practically any-city as to Monte
Vista.
The problem of home trade is
one that confronts every CON-
munity of Importance. The point
is that we are not always cogniZ-
ant of the unwritten responsibility
that rests upon us in matters of
local welfare. Nevertheless, when
we consider the matter from "a
rational standpoint, we agree that
such responsibility does exist,
and that we owe something to the
city in which we make our home.
"Patronize home industry" is
time tried slogan that was used
more extensively few years ago
than it is used today. The slogan
stuck and pervaded all business
communities because Of its general
application. 1t is the expression
of public spirit, designated to re-
mind us that we owe it to our city
and ourselves to transact our bus
mess at home SO long as n dollar
invested there will yield as much
as a dollar will yield invested else
where.
1t is hardly necessary to call at
tention to the fact that those firms
which have advertised in this issue
of The JOURNAL are composed Of
straightfor ward, public spirited
business men, who are vitality inter-
ested in the city's upbuilding.
They are men who are always on
the firing line in Monte Vista's
battles. A glance at the list is
sufficient to convince any person
with knowledge of the high stand.
ard of these business enterprises.
They are deserving of the I'M
divided support of the community.
Some have been in the city since
the adobe houses were the main
business blocks and have wealth.
cred the hardships and breakers
that the pioneer business man
must meet. Others have come OF
more recent years. have invested
capital here, are paying taxes into
the city's Golfers, and rightly as.
sumo that they will receive the
support of the local people so long
rs their business is conducted on
business principles.
Consequently it is only necessary
to remind ourselves Of the self-im.
posed duty we owe local business
from the fact that we are residents
here. We scarcely expect the res
idents of the neighboring towns
or states to support our institu.
tons. BY the same token, it 10
unfair to expect Monte Vista peo.
pie to contribute to the specific up
building OF another city or state.
30 long a. they can do equally we'll
ut home.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13
PAGE SEVEN

rious officials Of the bank. The vaults
In which were kept the currency and
negotiable papers, bonds, stocks. notes,
etc.. were on the floor below. and the
new vault built against the wall at
the rear Of the room was designed as
a receptacle for the banks books Of
account. Therefore 1t had a larger In
terror than an ordinary vault. and as
the shelves had not yet been built In
there were several feet of free space
inside, which would be occupied by
books and records later on.
The huge steel ribbed door had been
left invitingly open by the workmen
engaged in adding the finishing touch
es. and consequently it afforded an un-
equaled source of delight to Bobby
and Kitty. whose active imaginations
readily converted the interior of the
vault into the ave Of daring snug
glers who, presumably gone on a des-
perate enterprise, had left deserted their
secret cavern and the precious con-
traband articles which, Bobby assured
Kitty, were surely to be found there
in. SO what was there for a high spir-
tied little girl to do, when her brother,
who never failed at asserting his SUI
periority over a mere girl and the
superiority Of the "men folk" in gen.
eral. insisted that she go first into the
yawning blackness of the big safe2
Surely she must maintain the tradi-
lions of the fearlessness of her sex as
she knew them and take the dare
which Bobby forced upon her.
Slowly into the steel bound shadows
she went. her waxen faced dolly
clutched tightly against her throbbing
bosom-yet in she went. Suddenly the
huge door scraped shut All was black
ness. AS she screamed in her fright
she heard the click Of the metal bars
as Bobby playfully turned the ham
dies. Then all was silent, save for
the moa Of the little girl as she lurch-
ed blindly toward the door Of the safe
and scratched the metal t~hicknesses
with her tiny nails.
The dolly fell to the floor, the ends
of the soft little fingers began to bleed
from frenZied contact with the bars
that ribbed the interior Of the safe
door, and after a few moments the
wee girls form sank Imply to the bot
tom Of the vault, where she gasped
convulsively to breathe in the air that
was gradually losing it's life support
ing qualities. Not many minutes
would elapse ere she had consumed all
the precious oxygen in the suffocating
interior of the necessarily air tight
vault.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13

that date again?"
well. by began Doyle. complete
ly nonplused.
THAT was a pretty good speech"
commented Valentine, pointing to an
other clipping-"second one 1 ever
made. The first. what was that date
February what?"
NINTH" Doyle rose impatiently.
"This is too good" put in Valentine.
"Here, look here" He indicated the
picture OF the wall. ''Who is that as
big as life there? It's been staring us
both in the face ver since you've bee
here"
Doyle went to the photograph. "That
was on Feb. 9. 19OG-why. yes. the
photographer even dated it."
us this you" Doyle pointed to one
of the figures in the group.
"Well, look at it. If this Valentine
was in prison that must be me. You
said yourself that Sing Sing doesn'
allow boarders to go visiting"
Doyle stepped back in front of Val
entine's desk.
You can alibi yourself into hell,
Valentine, but you can't get ava!
from that scar on your left wrist"
Doyle had reserved this telling sho.
for a critical moment.
81 never had a scar on my left
wrist" the other returned j%ubilantly,
Lets see. the detective .snapp,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13

touch" said Valentine innocently. con
tinuing to play" Doyle as an angler
plays a brook trout.
"He has" with an angry snort. Its
been the ambition Of my life to see
him work-to catch him red handed"
"Well, for the sake of the communi.
ty at large I hope you do. By the
way, Mr. Doyle. as you have never
seen this-er-Mr. Valentine work
how do you know that he uses moth
ing but his hands in opening safes''
"Oh, we have & general idea abou!
his system. He keeps his hands ten
der. soft, sensitive. and through q
faculty seeming almost miraculous be
is able TO detect the movement of The
tumblers that lock the safe as ne
turns the dials of the combination.
This much we learned from one Red
Flanagan. alias Tim Cronin. alias the
White Rat the pal that Valentine
took up with after be killed another
pal named Cotton. Flanagan's right
name is Jim. He did a bit at Joliet,
h0 i ILL NC oDAC w SCt I'LL W
testify against Valentine when l get
him sewed up in Boston. What? Oh.
yes; Red was always known as the
White Rat until he took to dyeing his
hair vermilion."
Doyle looked at his watch. He nod
ded a farewell to Valentine and wheel
ed toward the door. He stopped mo
mentarily and asked permission to
stake another flash at that picture on
the wall" Valentine gave his assent
and watched the detective curiously.
Doyle stepped In front of the photo
graph. took out his magnifying glass.
a powerful reading glass. and again
made a minute examination of the
scene In the banquet hall, with "Mr.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13

going to come through which means
confess" Doyle paused for breath
and concluded. I'm on the biggest
job Of my whole career, and when 1
finish it I'll have the real Jimmy Val
entine sewed up in q little stone jug
6 by s., without light or fresh air, and
what he'll get to eat would make a pit
bull terrier turn vegetarian"
Valentine in spite of the danger that
attended his situation could not resist
the temptation to continue the con-
versation with Doyle. 1t was danger
ous-no doubt as to that. At any mo-
ment the young man might let drop a
word or a hint that would betray him
self into his enemy's hands by con
irming the detectives suspicious.
But the daring Valentine relished
the spice of excitement in the situa-
ton. He played with the detective as
a cat with a squeaking mouse.
ITO be sure, you do not promise this
man Jimmy Valentine a very merry
time Of it when you finally land him.
Valentine said. II am glad l am not
he"
Doyle laughed grimly.
1.-THE resemblance is the most star
Ting l have ever encountered,' he an
swered. You are perhaps a tri1e
taller-a half inch. maybe-but. aside
from that and the wrist scar, you and
Valentine are exact"
Valentine smiled fatuously-uuite
Intentionally so.
81 should hate to have so clever a
man as you hunting me, Mr.. Doyle"
he went on. and from what you say
l assume you have been after him
some time"
NEARLY three years." the detective
grunted angrily.
"Well, that's quite awhile. You must
want him idly"
Doyle bent toward the other and
pounded his fist into his opened palm.
HE is the n nan who can open a
safe by the sense of touch,' he ex-
planned.
Blank amaZement came into the face
Of the assistant cashier.
"Why. that's not possible. is it," he
asked incredulously.
Doesn't sound so-we never thought
so-but Jimmy Valentine has done it
repeatedly. The first year he worked
we thought the jobs were done from
the inside--employees or officers of
the bank. Then we got him by a ON
fession Of his pal, and a fool governor
pardoned him" Doyle growled dis.
gustedly.
"Well, if he was pardoned"-
The detective brushed the sugges-
ton aside.
IT want him for another job, one
that I can convict him on now and
couldn't before the first conviction"
"You will doubtless get him, Mr.
Doyle" confidently.
DOUBTLESS. It's a life work to land
him. He's the most dangerous mar
loose"
"It doesn't seem possible that
man could ave so delicate a sense OF
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13

GALL Do1bG'
close it he leaned forward and peered
through the crack. He saw Valentine
standing at his desk. and be also saw
the young mans breast heave as
though he was signing in relief as at
the ending of u trying ordeal.
Just as he was about to close the
door and depart the door leading from
the vault room into the assistant cash
ier's office burst violently open. Doyle
heard the crash, and he also heard
what followed tia frenized voice, an
agonized voice. crying Jimmy, jim
N.Y."
"tJimmy!.' Then that's his name.
after all; its Valentine!" gasped the
detective. pushing the door open to
better learn what was transpiring.
The voice was the voice of Red Elan
agan. who. followed by little Bobby
Lane. had rushed frantically into the
room.
Jimmy" screamed Red. his eyes
bullying outward in horror. "Bobby's
locked Kitty in the new vault! We
can't get her QUIT"
Valentine turned on Red like a pan
ther. ...
"Where is the combination? Quick,
man, quick"
1.-THE builders haven't sent it yet.
Nobody knows it," choked Red.
Bobby threw himself into Valentines
arms. sobbing convulsively.
II didn't mean to do it." he cried
Historically. Il didn't mean to-
didn't know Kitty hid in the vault,
and l thought didn't know. I pre-
tended not to and shut the door to
scare her. Then just in fun 1 turned
the knob
Good God, that baby!' groaned Val
entlne, Wringing his hands and start
ing toward the vault room.
you can do it." urged Red. "Pl
clear the bank-just you and me. For
Gods sake. open that vault or that
baby will die like a rat!r' Red fell on
his knees before Valentine and plead
ed heartbrokenly for his old time safe
breaking accomplish to use ono again
the skill that had made his name a
synonym for success in the under
world.
Valentine hesitated. as we'll he
might, considering the hazardous ma
ture of his position. If any one but
Red should see him open the safe
see him at work-all hope of further
%concealing the nature of his occupa-
ton in the past would be destroyed.
And Doyle. who wanted to "see jim
my Valentine work." was ever now
in the bank building-might return to
Valentines office at any moment, rea-
soned the assistant cashier.
kitty mustn't die-she mustn't-she
mustn't" sobbed Bobby.
Valentines face set de~terminedly.
He tore off his coat and, rolling up his
sleeves. dashed out into the vault
room.
II know. I'll do it! Fn do itw he
cried.
Detective George Doyle smiled sar-
donically as he softly withdrew from
behind the partly opened door which
had sheltered him from the view of
the frantic actors in the tragedy that
had been enacted in the assistant
cashiers Office. He walked swiftly
down the hall.
Jimmy Valentine. Jimmy valen.
dne," he muttered vengefully, you've
had your laugh! Now I'll have mine
I've got you now. Pm going to get
you red handed"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13
Good Guess,

Eyes," said the man who had made
a good many millions by half wrecking
railroads and then buying in the stock
when he had caused 1t to drop to al
most nothing, II was mistaken for a
burglar once"
"Is that so?" replied one who had
bought ut 80 and sold out at 1S. sthe
fellow who did the mistaling must
have been able to see pretty well In
the dark."--Chicago Rec0rd.Herald.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13

Right in your busiest season when you
have the least time to spare you are
most likely to take diarrhoea and lose
several days time, unless you have
Chamberlain's Colo Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy at hand and take a
dose on the first appearance of the
disease. For sale by H. E. Close &
Co
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13
The Mother of the World,

Marriage is the mother Of the world
and preserves kingdoms and fills cities
and churches and heaven itself. Mar
rage, like the useful bee, builds a
house and gathers sweetness from ev-
cry flower, and labors and unites into
societies and republics, and sends out
colonies, and feeds the world with del
~icacies, and obeys their king, and
keeps order. and exercises many vir-
tues, and promotes the interest of man
kind, and is that state Of good Id ngs
in which God hath designed the l.:n~s-
ent constitution of the worid.-Jeienly
Taylor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13

unbelievingly.
"But that proves nothing" Valen-
tine drew back as he spoke. He ap-
peared unwilling to permit Doyle =
make an examination of his wrist.
"Let me see, I tell you. It's got to
be shown sooner or later. Delay won't
get you anything" Doyle was forcing
the fighting now. He was certain tina
he had Valentine cornered.
The assistant cashier thrust his
hands behind his back.
Don't you realize" be said trium-
phantly. that that is a very old fash
toned method Of identification? Don
you know that since the .introductio-
of a horsehair in sewing wound,
there is new a SCARF" He smiled ir
ritatingly at Doyle.
AS a reply the detective Dent swift
ly across he desk, seized Valentines
arm and DIRE his left hand toward him.
Gould an old scar be opened and
sewed with orsehair and disappear
he asked dazedly as he saw the wrist
was unmarked by any indication of
scar.
II don't now: I presume So" in.
differently.
Doyle was silent. This last denoue-
ment disconnected him more than had
anything else An idea came to him
He lunged forward, clutching Valen
tines right hand in his own, and jerk
ed it across the desk. "Was it the lef,
wrist that was scarred?" he cried.
He pushed back the cuff, but the
surface of the right wrist was as
smooth and as unbroken as the other.
Anything else l can do for your.
asked the assistant cashier calmly as
Doyle let go his hand.
by -, that's funny!" murmured
Doyle, He looked across the room to
the picture on the wall. He drew a
magnifying glass from his coat pocket
and stepped before the handsomely
framed photograph once more He
passed the lens up and down anG
across. over the face of the photo.
graph, then wheeled about and faced
Jimmy Valentine,
"Mr. Randall" he said apologetical.
~. you must excuse my mistakenly
most unfortunate mistake-and I trust
that you will overlook my ungentle.
manly manners, now realize that ]
have been making insinuations against
an entirely innocent man. You of
course realize the difficulties of my
professionalism in dealing with the
brightest criminal brains in the world
we cannot avoid making errors at
times, but"-his face glowed pride
II will say in justice to myself that
this is the first mistake of the kind I
have ever made"
"Quite ~true-quite true, / am sure.
my dear sir" commented Jimmy Val
entine condescendingly. II can see
that you are exceptionally able in your
line. Some day if we ever have a loss
here through thievery l shall be most
glad to recommend you to the direct
ors, and l am sorry that you feel so
embarrassed at your error regarding
me-"
"Oh. cut that! Don't worry about
me-" said Doyle vengefully. Wal
till ] put the bracelets on the real
Jimmy Valentine, then save your SYM
pathy for him. He'll pay for this
days work. It's all through him that
I made a sucker out Of myself today,
Mr.. Randall. and when | get him he's
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13
XVI.

THE o. in the Fourth National
bank Of Springfield, ILL.,. in
which the new vault had been
constructed, was a large. SOM
Der Enclosure, with a door at one side.
opening from the assistant cashiers
office. and n directly opposite. which
led TO a narrow hallway opening into
the main hall.
Along this narrow hallway were
doors oDening into tho ofices OF va.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13
A Local Short Cut.

IL suppose your boy has found out
that it takes about five years for q
young lawyer to get a start?
"Not much he hasn't. He was with
that big law firm but three months
when be married the senior partners
misunderstanding Plain Dealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13
ITO BE Continued
Art and Reality.

IL never yet saw a man who talked
like the hero of a story" said Mrs.
Growcher.
"Well," replied her husband, II new
| er saw a woman who looked like the
pictures in a fashion magazine."-
Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13
Which Boss Did He Want?

els the boss in?" was asked at a big
business Office in this town.
1t happened to be the proprietor who
came to the front.
(Which boss are you referring to-
he asked mildly, "the office boy or the
stenographer%-New York Telegram.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13

Sprains require careful treatment.
Keep quiet and apply Chamberlain's
Liniment freely. 1t Will remove the
soreness and quickly restore the parts
to a healthy condition. For sale by H.
E. Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13

Never leave home on a journey with
out a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t is
almost certain to be needed and cannot
pe obtained when on board the cars or
steamships For sale by H. E. Close &
~,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13
A Doc's Aue,

The age Of dogs ranges from twelve
to fourteen years when they receive
proper care.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-07-13

Lee Randall" sitting at the right or
the toastmaster.
He turned, shot a searching look at
Valentine and then drew close to the
latter's desk.
by the way" he said. ION my way
out I'll stop and explain to the
mi. Lane, the president" remind
ed Valentine.
yes. l van to apologize for MAX
ing accusations against you. Good
day, Mr.. Randall"
Good day. Mr.. Doyle"
Doyle stepped out into the hallway.
AS he drew the door toward him to
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-02-03


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The Hfidss Ciab fscenuy crssnlsed
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Roals and Moss Point will hs enter.
tslned BY Miss Annie ufiffin on Nat.
ufdsy afternoon.
The past month was notably brisht
and animated socially. More than the
usual number o. afternoon Affairs, and
tho coming month promises 70 DO
equally a. gay with the weeks round
~ functions.
The young ladies we're entertained On
saturday afternoon last ~ the home 81
Mr.. and Mrs. J. bounds. The numerous
rooms OF tho homo we're lovely with
palms and ferns and clusters Of narcis-
sus. Progressive Rork was enjoyed.
Tho first prize, hat pin. was won by
Miss Annie Grimm. the second PRICE
went TO Miss Clara Herring. A dainty
lunch was served. Those present weref
Miss Pearl Foster, Miss Ira Thompson,
Misses Nellie and Florric McInnis, Miss
Brown, Misses Mary Ellen and Clara
iierrin, Misses Minnie, Julia and Co
loia Stewart, Miss Annie Wyatt Grimm.
A charming event OF the week was
tho meeting Of tho A. l.. o. u. club on
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. II. X.
CAN'T. The rooms were prottily Or.
ranged with cut flowers and forns. Pro-
gressive games were the principal fea-
ture OF tho afternoon. A dainty three
course luncheon was served. The first
prize went TO Mrs. d. 9. Aventj tho CON-
ISOLATION to Mrs. McClary. The guest
prize to Mrs. DO Monbrun. Those pres-
ent were: Mrs. }. Bounds, Mrs. 0. q.
Cowan, Mrs. l.. d. Walton, Mrs. }. w.
Rogers, Mrs. All Dantzler, Mrs. Rom
ming, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. McEachsrn,
Mrs. d. Q. Avent, Mrs. J. y. p. Blumer,
Mrs. Q. y. CowAn, Mrs. Frank Harry.
The invited guests were: Mrs. Martin,
Mrs. Farnsworth, Mrs. Ira Ford, Mrs.
Walter Denny, Mrs. J. @. McClay, Mrs.
]. A. De Monbrnn, Mrs. 4. Il. spencer.
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. Frank Harry on February IA.