Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1913-01-12

doesn't, I'll subpoena him with the
books before the grand jury. II there's
nothing wrong, there will be no crash.
But ! have friends who have money
and stock In the bank. And II our
political bank history is repeating itself
they and the public have the right to
know It"
John" Haig argued earnestly. "don't
you do 1t. Haven't you had enough?
What's the use Of making more trou-
Bile and enemies for yourself?"
II know" John said patiently. 1--WE
gone over all that. This Is my last
crusade. But it goes through Be-
cause. II there's anything amIss. now
is the time for 1t to come out. while
1t can help Jerry Brent"
Great Scott. Have you still faith
In the people? Don't you know what
they'll do. il you uncover anything?
Just sniff daintily around and then
walk or to vote for Sherrod or Jen-
kins or whoever the gangs noml-
nate. ! think It very possible that
things aren't straight at the bank.
But I like you and / like Warren
Blake-he's good friend Of yours,
too-and l don't want to see him In
trouble. Besides" he grinned. none
of my money is deposited In the
bank"
SIS that all you have to offer for the
defense? II 1t is-are you coming
along to help me or not?'
Il suppose" Haig grumbled, "Tll
have to. You need guardian angel"
So 1t happened that at critical time
in the fortunes of the bank and It's off,
GERS John and Haig set out on their
mission. They chose an hour early in
the evening, after supper. They tried
the bank first. 1t would be closed, but
within, as all New Chelsea knew, War
rem Blake was apt to be found faith
fully at the work that never seemed
to end.
The dark green window shades had
been closely pulled down. but a glim-
mering around the edges showed that q
light was burning within. Blake might
have been expecting them, SO promptly
was the door thrown open when they
raped. Surprise, however. was de-
picted on his face when he beheld the
visitors.
Good evening, gentlemen. Can dc
something for your"
Wed like to have a little talk with
you. Warren" said John. 1T concerns
the bank"
THE bank~'
| Suddenly Warren by some strange in
tuition knew, as he had known that the
market would sag. what this untimely
visit portended. He felt the bloot
leave his face and rush to his heart
His hands and feet became icy cold
He stared stupidity at the visitors, az
though his faculties were benumbed
"I-Tm pretty busy tonight" he said
Cant you put it off until Monday?"
Il think we'd better talk it over now
Warren" John answered
The sense of shock seemed to pass
away. The cashier threw the dooI
wider open to admit them. Come in,
he said quietly. They entered, and h,
closed and locked the door behind them
Then he Strengthened up, all composure
to face them
I'll have to ask you to be brief. I'm
preparing some papers for Senator Muir
chell and Mr.. Hampden. and they'll b,
here soon"
I'll come right to the point. Johr
answered. warren, want to see
the books of the bank. I've heard that
you are carrying good deal of worth
less political paper and that the bank
Is In danger. l want to verify or dis
prove that
That's absurd. The bank is per
fectly safe. And, of course we CAM
let You see the books. Yon aren',
even a stakeholder and have no in
terest in them"
Warren. said Haig hastily, puttinf
his hand on the cashiers shoulder. -
beg you to do as he asks. We're here
in wholly friendly way. And. Of
course. the bank is sound Yon car
rely on Dunmeade and me to do abso
lutely nothing. in that case. to harm It ;
Warren shook his head You eugh'
to know that II is out of the question
"Then," said John regretfully. "Pl
have to subpoena you to appear Will
the books before the grand Jury OF
/; Monday" He drew forth two docu
ments. one of which he gave to Blake
; Il suggest that you wait and explain
your errnnd to Murchell and Hamp
den. They will be here soon. JUS
take chairs IN the cage. While were
} waiting I'll finish my work." sale
Blake.
He ushered them into the cage
found chairs. offered cigars and, pc
itely excusing himself. retired Int
the cashiers office and settled himself
ut the desk For few minutes h,
worked. with speed that was no
nervous haste. transcriblng figures
from the book before him and adding
up columns. Then he wrote a few
lines and carefully blotted them.
This done. he seemed to have com,