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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19
Squaring Things Up


He appears to have been a man OF
wealth, and II was his custom to de-
posit large sums IN the banks at
places where he happened to 0top.
Who he was or what he was-the Sc
cret OF his life-is now probably hid
den forever under the waters OF Snake
river"
II see nothing IN this" said Balm.
that would have any bearing on the
proposition for US &c appropriate Mr..
Sparlings funds on deposit in the
bank"
LET me explain further" inslsted
the banker 1T Is not likely that his
money deposited in the CloveTdale
bank will ever be called for. But in
case this should happen. 1t will be
easy enough TO produce a check COW
ering such amount as We desire to
take over as our own"
do you mean by that to propose
that we commit forgery" asked Balm.
'"Oh. well. what's the use Of split
tins hairs over words? Call II what
you will so we get the money"
"Mr. Dolliver," said the cashier.
you really ought TO have sufficient
sense not 10 Lldht SuSh a piOPcSAASA'
even IL you thought me rogue. am
amazed that any one could make such
a proposition"
Then you consider yourself too
honest or too good TO be party TO
the scheme7" asked the banker. sin
lister smile on his face.
"I'm afraid do" replied Balm. But
the best answer 1 can think OF now is
my resignation as cashier Of the Clo-
verdale Bank of Commerce"
"Oh, I hardly think you will re-
sign" said the banker. mot at least
till 1 am through with you. I have
prepared checks for $4,000 bearing
the signature-or what you must &C
cept as the signature-Of the late Ezra
Sparkling. These checks, as you will
see. bear dates some weeks previous to
the distressing accident that deprived
the unfortunate. Mr.. Sparkling of his
life. You will see that the signatures
are exceedingly we'll done, and Ii is
doubtful If even Mr.. Sparkling himself
could tell them from his own. Just
run your eyes over these and see of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19
WHEAT
BEGINS MOVING
Buyers, However, Show Cau-
ton in Absorbing Increased
Offerings.
BY Joseph f. Pritchard.

CHICAGO. Oct. 19.-There was a
partial reversal of conditions in the
wheat market Monday with declines
of . 1902 S-S. The long promised
increase in the movement of wheat
in the northwest was more than full
filled and instead of the offerings be-
ing readily absorbed the trade was
inclined to back away from the in
creased movement of spring wheat
Minneapolis and Duluth Jointly re-
ceived 2,S79 cars the past as hours
while for the corresponding time last
year there were on 949 cars The de-
mand for wheat at Minneapolis was
reported as active but premiums were
off "a Sc. At Winnipeg the receipts
were 3,S49 cars.
Some of the more conservative firms
were advising caution in purchasing
wheat at present, partly because of
the heavy run of receipts. Clearances
of wheat at the seaboard were en-
cOuraging to holders of that grain,
amounting to 2,214.000 bushels. While
cash sales here were only 5000
bushels. the seaboard reported 1885,
600 bushels Manitoba taken for eX-
port.
Ii is the opinion OF some of the
more conservative spectators that
prices are likely TO decline still fur
Their. There was a general lack Of
rallying power noticeable Monday and
spring wheat all showed greater weak
ness than Chicago. There was more
less indifference to the news re-
ceived from abroad and the shorts,
instead of covering on the price losses
sold quite freely.
Sentiment on wheat was less bull
ish Monday with some of the larger
operators turning from the bull to the
bear side.
Corn was a weak market. showing
declines of rs to 1 ii. The open
ing was weak and no strength was
shown during the entire day with the
weakness in wheat an influence. Local
traders generally favored the declines
and sold freely. Cash sales were 1885,
900 bushels.
Oats were off is to / 1-2 and with
December showing the greater weak
ness. Good buying developed on the
weak spots by shorts and cash in
terest.
The market for provisions was .
to 12c lower although actual offer
ings were at no time excessive. The
demand for cash meats and lard is
likely TO increase. as supplies abroad
are reported as moderate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19

ish to use physical force to stop your
mouth"
You are hardly in position TO use
any kind OF roce." replied the banker.
Your bluster and protestations won't
save you. and IL you make any threats.
I'll land you behind the bars!" He
was standing very close TO Milton. and
his clinched fist was thrust out. while
bis eyes blazed. You have not asked
me for the proof OF what I assert. but
I'm going to give It Mr.. Baker. the
bookkeeper. a man OF integrity and IN
impeachable. has been witness TO
your acts of forgery. and he Is ready
at any moment TO testify 20 the fact.
There is no escape for you. and you
must do as 1 direct
You know we'll enough that I will
do nothing OF the kind" cried Balm.
Then you must take the conse-
Quences."
Very well. Shall we call an officer
and let him hear our stortes?"
You are a fool" blurted out the
banker. What can we gain by being
at each others throats?" have no de-
sire to make war on you Il you chow
a little common sense.
A smile Of contempt lowered about
the cashiers lips. Both men had now
resumed their seats.
Before we pursue this subject fur
Their" said Balm, II should like TO give
you a leaf from the history OF GER
tain man who was cashier of the Drov-
err Bank in the little town Of Fairfield,
Nevada"
AS Balm uttered the words the bank
er started violently. then sank back in
his seat, a slight pallor coming over
his ford face. He moistened his lips
with his tongue and tried to speak.
but his voice failed him.
This cashier went by the name OF
Peter Gluck," went on Balm, and he
became mixed up on some crooked
work that made il expedient for him
"a change his place of residence, and
name as we'll. He now goes by the
name of Judson Dolliver!"
at is an internal liei" gasped the
banker, his face now livid with rage.
"You insulting puppy! 1 will have
you kicked from the bank and placed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19
BY Walt Gregg.


behind the bars where you belong. you
forger and sneaki"
Milton Balm merely shrugged his
shoulders.
II think you will wait at least TIL
/ am through with my story" he said.
There was a man IN Fairfield By the
name Of Aaron Rigsby. He was inter-
ested in various mines. He deposited
IN the Drovers' Bank. and there were
times when he had as much as fifty
thousand dollars in the bank. He was
rather careless in his business trans
actions. and when he died suddenly
of heart disease. his affairs were in a
bad shape When his affairs were set
tied up II was found that, instead OF
his having $4,000 deposited IN the
bank, as vas supposed, there was a
balance OF but $4,000. and checks
were still IN the bank TO show that the
banks account was correct. But the
trouble was, Mr. Riggsby's bank book
had disappeared. An examination OF
the checks was made, and three OF
them. aggregating $4,000. were de
clared TO be forgeries. Then Il YVES
that Peter Gluck. the cashier. disap-
peared and it was later discovered
that he had not only committed for
gerry, but had looted the bank so that
IL closed its doors. a complete wreck.
The lose OF the money. which was a
severe blow to my mother. left her al
most penniless. That was fifteen years
ago. 1t is long time to wait for JUS
tice. But l think il has arrived. Mr..
Dolliver, or Gluck. or whatever you
desire to call yourself. l want you to
pay that ten thousand dollars to my
mother"
Judson DOlliver sank back in his
chair, his face pallid. his lips witch
ing
You cannot prove your charges!"
he said at length, breathing hard.
How you-you a forger-a rascal
low dare you defy me?'
Because l have committed no forg-
cry" replied Balm, calmly.
Then you deny signing these
checks?"
Il do not. l had right TO sign them.
for the money was mine"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19
STEEL COMMON
IN STOCK LEAD
Strong UndertOra Displayed
With Several New Issues
in New Prices.
BY Broadan wall.

NEW YORK. oct 19.-The stock
market displayed a strong undertone
Monday with several issues reaching
new high p5ices. The strength was
impressive in that steel common was
the leader. touching So ga, an ad-
vance Of more than three points for
the day and re highest figure touch
ed since 1910 when it sold at 81. Mon
days market was an unusual affair
in that all departments shared in the
strength. Heretofore while one de-
partment was strong and substantial
ly higher, another group Will be dull
and soft Bethlehem steel again at
tracted attention by touching the new
high OF 400.
In the absence OF unfavorabIe de-
velopments over sunday and owing TO
an accumulation of buying orders in
the wire houses the market opened
strong and from a fraction 10 point
higher. During the first hour these
gains were increased. but subsequent
" stocks were offered for the account
Of London and resulted in recessiOns.
Offerinss were readily absorbed and
the upward movement renewed dur
Ing the noon hour. Aggressive buying
OF equipment company shares and
steel common featured the late trad
Ing.
Buying of steel common at new
high prices for this movement was
quite Impressive and based on re-
ports that the quarterly report Of
earnings TO be announced a week
from Tuesday would exceed eXpecta-
lions. Earnings are said to be at the
rate OF about % per cent on the COM
mon stock and many people believe
hat some action may be taken re-
Earding the resumption of dividends
pm the common shares. Conservative
interests. however. are hoping that the
dividend Will not be resumed at this
line and that the company viii adopt
A policy OF building up a strong re-
serve that would insure the continue
lion OF dividends through lean Us we y
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19

as fat years. Outlook fJr the steel
business is SAID to be unusually good
and this is given added color by the
formation of the Midvale Steel and
Ordnance Co. and the negotiations
under way for the combining of other
concerns by large capitalists.
American Steel founGries led the
equipment shares on ruL1orS that the
company had secured a war order Tor
$40, 900, 600. Spectators who would
not touch the shares under color were
prominent on the buying side. United
Cigar stores common was literally
purchased on announcement that the
company had taken over 90 stores To-
Gated in 90 cities and doing gross
annual business of 100000. Earn
ings of the United Cigar stores are
said TO be larger than ever.
Copper shares displayed a strong
undertone but Tennessee declined
nearly two points in the late trading
on selling by spectators who were
disappointed at the failure OF the
stock to do stunts cOincident with the
special meeting of stockholders who
approved the sale of 100000 OF
bonds 10 provide for improvements
The bonds were quoted at 1876 as bid
on the curb Monday and the rights
at 1-2.
RumOrs we're afiOat Monday regard
ing the probable formation of new
sugar combine TO take over several
small Independent companies. In this
connection the names of the South
Porto Rican Sugar co. and the Guam
tanamo Sugar Co, together with two
others, were mentioned. South Porto
Rican and Guantanamo however, seem
to have been purchased on much more
substantial basis than mere rumOr.
In the case of the former, the annual
report, which Is to be maue public,
will, according 10 the writer's inform
ant. show earnings equal to about so
per cent on the stock and "a book val
uation for the shares in excess of $500
a share Earnings of the Guantanamo
which is dealt in on the curb are
expected to show an increase the cur
rent year from % to So per cent over
those for the fiscal period ended June
80. 1915.
A good demand prevailed for bonds
Monday, Southern Pacific convertible
IS and Westinghouse convertible 5s
touching new high prices. The new
Delaware e Hudson convertible 5s
were also higher and United States
Steel corporation sinking fund 5s
sold above 1O3. the highest level re-
corded for some time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19

/ am not correct"
AS he spoke be drew forth three
checks from a drawer and passed them
20 Milton Balm. who glanced az them
and then placed them in his pocket.
Then he glanced at tbs banker. but
said nothing.
you muse pay roe the money on
those" went on Doiliver. unmoved by
the cashiers glance. And then you
shall make the proper entries in the
banks books. with dates to CORE
spond."
You ought TO know that I shall do
nothing OF the kind" said Balm "I
insist that my resignation be accepted
at once. and that Is all l have TO
say"
He rose and started from the room.
"One moment" interposed the bank
err Don't be so fast have quite a
lot TO say yet, and as I dislike talking
to myself, l must beg you 10 remain. l
have three other checks here bearing
the name OF Ezra Sparkling The
amounts aggregate $4,000. These are
checks which you paid. and you
should know IL they are genuine"
He rose and held them before Bain's
gaze. a malicious light in his eyes.
Are they genuine?" he asked.
Certainly" replied Balm. Other
wise l should not have accepted
them"
Now. that is just what would have
thought. but 1 happen TO know that
you signed those checks yourself and
received the money for them!"
To this Milton made no reply.
so you see. my young friend" vent
on the banker, Il am not wholly ig-
norant Of what is going on here.
Knowing you TO be guilty of forgery
yourself, / did not hesitate to unfold
my plan for continuing the business
on a larger scale. We are two of a
kind, my dear Mr. Balm, and there is
no reason why we should not work in
harmony"
Milton Balm made an impatient ges-
ture.
eff you please. Mr.. Dolliver," he said
II must ask you not to any further at
tempt to put me in your class You
are an old man. and 1 should be fool
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19

Yours" gasped Dolliver.
Yes. mine" answered Balm Il am
Ezra Sparling-that Is. had my
money deposited under that name"
Deliver was staring helplessly az
the cashier
What sort Of a cock-and-bull story
Is this?" he demanded
The simple truth. soon after you
came 10 Glover dale I received leg
acy OF s25, 900 from the estate OF an
uncle Just about that time. and after
you had taken your place as president
OF the bank. made the discovery that
YOU were the missing Peter Gluck who
had wrecked the Drovers' Bank and
disappeared. Ii then occurred 70 me-
that it might be a very difficult mat
ter to establish~your identity or even
convict YOU before a jury under the
circumstances. so 1 decided 10 wait for
Developments I knew in reason that
YOU would be up 10 some OF YOU old
tricks. After consulting with my law
yers. we laid a trap for you. ann nv
money was deposited I'm the bank IN
der the name OF Ezra Sparkling Later
We had the paragraph printed in a pa
Der giving dH dttOuhl VI spar AiAto ~
death. How our plan 10 trap you
worked. you can judge for yourself. IN
the meantime we have not been idle
in tracing your movements since quit
ting Nevada. and you can do nothing
by trying 10 bluff Besides. | have
three forged checks in my pocket
The face Of Judgson Dolliver was
CHASTITY. His voice shook as he spoke.
and he leaned on the desk for support
I suppose L shall have TO give up
the fight" he said. Il am In COT
ner where 1 can't get out. Listen:
Don't make any move TO have me- ar
rested Just yet. / am rich man now,
and can square everything, every sent
of the money lost by the Drovers'
Bank and all claims against ne. Give
me this chance, and then If the parties
interested wish to prosecute me, they
can do so. Send for your lawyers. and
wen talk the whole matter over.
"All right" replied Balm. We'll do
that and see what is best 70 be done
And The two left the bank together.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19

risk, II we have a mind to accept what
the gods provide. Let me illustrate.
We have a deposition who is very &c
centric. I refer TO Mr.. Ezra Sparkling.
a mysterious individual who fits about
the country like a shadow. No one
seems 10 know anything about him. his
past history. or the source OF his
wealth. for Ee does most OF his husi-
ness by mall. Soon after my arrival
ne made his first deposit. Then came
other sums till the total reached the
sum Of $4,000. Against this he has
sent checks to the amount OF $4,000,
That leaves a balance OF $4,000 Mr.
Ezra Sparkling. as far as any one seems
TO know, has no relatives. Why, then,
should we not fall heir to the balance
IN the bank?"
He leaned back in his chair and
eyed Balm with glittering eyes.
why, what do you mean?" asked
Balm. meeting the others gaze with a
questioning glance. Il don't under
stand"
Judson Dolliver laughed.
That Is easily explained" he said.
Mr.. Ezra Sparkling is deadi"
Dead" echoed Balm.
1t seems so: and being dead. some
one should inherit his fortune. which
seems TO have been Of little use to
him. How does it strike your"
1t strikes me as very idiotic
piece Of roguery," replied Balm.
Judson Dolliver laughed. Il half
suspected you would say that" he said.
But 1 think you'll have reasons TO
change your mind by the time | have
explained everything Mr.. Ezra Spar
ling was lost with some fifty others
who met death when the train on the
d. & G.. railroad went through the
bridge at Snake river. Here is G lit
tie clipping from a newspaper that
may furnish some additional informa-
ton" He handed the clipping TO
Balm, who read:
Among the passenger on the train
who met their death at the Snake riv-
er bridge disaster was Ezra Sparkling
a rather mysterious character who
drifted about the country, never stop
ping long at any place and seeming
to have neither friends nor relatives
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19
ITALIAN CABINET MEETS
Program on Balkans Is Outlined h,
Signor Sonnino.

ROME. Oct. ia very important
meeting OF the cabinet took place in
Rome Monday. Baron Sonnino giving
a detailed explanation of the inter-
national situation and the line of con-
c act Italy has followed up 10 date.
Signor SOnnino also outlined the pro-
gram which. he said. Italy must adopt
In view Of the new Balkan complica-
uons. Baron SOnnino's declarations
were approved without discussion. 1t
cannot be said. however, that the cab
met has come 10 any decision in re-
gard TO the course II will pursue in the
Balkans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is we'll
known throughout the country Many
thousand people have taken it for
stomach, Liver and Intestinal Ali
ments and report marvellous results
and are highly praising il TO others
Astonishing benefits sufferers have. re-
ceived even from one dose are heard
everywhere and explain its tremen-
dous sale 10 more than a million peo-
pie. 1t rarely ever fails, and those
afflicted with stomach, Liver and In
festival Ailments, Indigestion, Gas in
the stomach and Intestines. Dizziness.
Painting Spells. Collie Attacks, Torpid
Liver Constipation. etc, should by all
means try this remedy. Mayr's Won
derful Remedy gives permanent re-
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ailments. Fat as much and whatever
you like. No more distress after eat
ing, pressure OF gas In the stomach
and around the heart Get one bottle
OF your druggist now and try II on an
absolute gUarantee-if not satisfactory
money viii be returned
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19
AFTER BIG AIR RACE
Santos Dnmont Seeks Contest Between
Two Americas.

NEW YORK, oct. IN. Santos
Dumont. the well-known French
South American birdman who blazed
a path in the sky for modern avia-
ton both in dirigibles and aeroplanes.
was, the guest of Alan r. Hawley,
president of the Aero Club Of Amer
lea, at a lunch held in his honor at
the Automobile Club OF America Mon
day.
Santos umont is here trying to ar
range an international contest be-
tween North and South America. A
committee. IL seems, is soon to be
named to confer with the heads of 21
of the Central and South American
republics who Will be invited to enter
teams in the proposed contest.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19
PLANS TO RELIEVE JEWS
Aid Society Director to Get Them to-
America.

NEW YORK. oct. 10. - Isidor
Hershfield. director of the Hebrew
Sheltering and Immigrant Aid society.
plans 10 leave Thursday on the steam
ship Ryndam for the Hague. with
large funds and big staff OF assistants
TO assist stricken Jews In leaving the
war zones for America The party is
backed by all the Jewish National as
SOciations.
They Will get in touch with the
10000 Hebrews who are already
homeless is Europe owing 10 the war
and Will locate their relatives and
friends in the United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19

Germs and Infection aggravate all
ments and retard healing. Stop that
infection at once. Kill the germs and
get rid OF the poisons- For this pur-
pose a single application of Sloan
Eminent not only kills the pain but
destroys the germs. This neutralizes
infection and gives nature assistance
by overcoming congestion and gives a
chance for the free and normal fiow
OF the blood. Sloan's Liniment Is an
emergency doctor and should be kept
constantly on hand. csc, soc The
500 size contains six times as much
as the 25c.-AdyI.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19

- TO Balm. lit a cigar
49, while he fumbled
over some papers on his desk.
Dolliver was a short, stout man OF
sixty. His face was round and full.
bat expressionless. save for a CLINT In
the dark gray, restless eyes.
balm was young man OF thirty.
with a strong. resolute face and a pair
OF deep brown eyes that gave evidence
OF frankness and mental poise.
IL was some moments before Dolli-
yer spoke. He was studying the faces
OF the younger man with a close scru-
tiny.
Mr.. Bain," he said. at length. in a
caressing tone you have been in this
bank about two years?"
Balm nodded 1.-TWO years the FIRST
OF last MONTH" he said.
Six months ago. when I bought
up a majority OF the shares OF the
STOCK OF the company and took charge
Of the bank" went on DolIiver. ct was
a stranger In this community. but I
find / have made no mistake IN re-
tanning you in your present position. I
saw at once that you knew your busI-
ness. and was one who could grasp a
situation quickly and act promptly"
He paused. still watching Bain's
face. But tho cashiers impassiYity
was not disturbed.
What l mean" pursued the banker.
is that / think you have the qualities
necessary to success-courage and
self-reliance; that If you saw a chance
TO make a little deal that would bring
quick profits, you wouldn't hesitate.
Even good judgment Is worthless IN
less supported by prompt action" He
paused a moment, his eyes on the
cashier. What I wish TO speak OF
specifically" he went on" is a little
matter have in understanding that
offers big profit with scarcely any
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19
GERMAN PATROL BOAT SUNK

LONDON, Oct. ia German pa
-rol boat has been blown up IN the
Baltic according TO a Copenhagen dis
pstch. The crew is believed TO have
been lost. An Amsterdam dispatch
reports the wrecking OF a German
submarine in the Danube.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19

LAPORTE, oct. 19.-Word reached
here Monday Of the accidental drown
ing at Great Falls, Mont. of Grant
Mill. aged 20, of Wellsboro, Laporte
county The details of the drowning
are not known. excepting that he was
hunting when the accident occurred.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19
NOTICE.

Regular meeting T. Il. II. No. IL to-
night (Tuesday) at the Loyal Amer =
lean hall on Wayne st. Every men,
Der requested TO attend. Lillian Oltsch.
Scribe.-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19

OLIVER nodded 20
Balm. and signaling
the cashier 20 fol-
low him. he led the
way into his pri-
vate office. He
seated himself at
his desk. and push
ing an easy chair
10 Balm. lit a cigar
while he fumbled