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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-20

offices of the officials Ut the bank lie
walked in and wandered down the row
until he found that of the cashier
This he entered and found entirely
empty. 1t was a spacious room with
big, flat-topped desk. Across one
corner of this was thrown a coat. and
a hat rested upon 1t. An open travei'
ing bag stood on the table.
The special agent. by leaning on the
table in the attitude of waiting, could
look into the bag. There he saw a
package of what he recognized as a
well-known issue of industrial bonds
which the examiner had listed as one
of the chief assets of the bank. II
should have been in the banks vaults
instead of which it was in the cashiers
travelling bag. This was discovery
well worth consideration.
Cashier Alexander entered the room
hurriedly from another part of the
bank. He was visibly startled to find
someone present and demanded brusk.
ly what the intruder was doing there
81 am a, bookkeeper, sir" said the
special agent very humbly. "Sloan is
friend of mine and thought you
might employ me-"
81 can't talk to you tonight. Come
around next week."
But may I not come tomorrow?
said Gard.
Il will be out Of town for three
days." Alexander said finally. Il can't
talk to you until after that"
The special agent took his dismissal
He had learned that the bank cashier
was going away and that he was TAX
ing package of the banks most valu
able securities with him. He was 60
ing some distance for the trip was to
last three days. His destination was
probably New York.
Meantime the genial examiner had
rolled in upon the bank to which the
Second National had sent its messen'
ger, at about closing time. He had
asked to see the transactions of the
day. Among these was found the rec.
ord of the check that had been cashed
early in the morning. 1t was the per
sonal check of Bayard Alexander and
was for $125,000.
The two representatives of the fed
eral government conferred hurriedly.
"And the securities" questioned
Gard. Were they intact when you
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-20
A Wonderful Maze

At Waltham, Mass, there is a maze
which is duplicate Of the historic one
In the gardens Of Hampton Court pal
ace, near London. 1t is winding and
confusing group Of paths, bounded by
high hedges; there are 1000 trees
which were planted in 1896. The to-
tai length Of all the paths is about
one-third Of mile, and the shortest
path to the central pool is about one
fifth Of mile. 1t sometimes takes
visitors more than an hour to find
their way to the center; sometimes
they give up and call for help in find
ing their way out.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-20

pretense Of getting bill changed and
saw blocks of bills Of large denomina-
tons being taken from the vault. The
messenger hurried back to the bank
with them. It was evident that that
institution was making ready for the
coming of the examiner. It was as
evident that its affairs were not as
they should be or this preparation
would not be necessary.
1t was part of the program that,
when Sloan, the bookkeeper, came out
of the bank for lunch, Gard should be
waiting for him. 1t was not unusual
that they thus went to their MONDAY
meal together.
'Will you do me favor?' asked
Sloan while they were at lunch. Take
care of this package for me. It is a
large photograph, rolled, that I have
just received from home. Please be
careful of 1t"
The special agent assumed charge
Of the package which looked not un-
like a roll of music. Later he found
his suspicious justified for in the roll
were a number of leaves from the
banks individual ledger. Gard was
appalled, at the amount of money that
they represented. He carefully photo
graphed them and returned them that
night to the bookkeeper.
No pretext was omitted for getting
a look into what was TRANSPORTING In
the Second National bank on this par
ticular day. Examiner Allen had
called in the afternoon and had care.
fully looked over the balances. All
appeared to be In order and no dis
crepancies were revealed. The bank
seemed particularly strong from the
standpoint of cash on hand.
It was just at closing time that two
things happened. Gard presented him.
self at the Second National and asked
to see the cashier. He had become
known there as an associate Of Sloan's.
He was looking for position as book
keeper and 1t was for this he came. He
waited. It often happens that an in
dividual may wander unannounced
into quarters the privacy of which are
ordinarily closely guarded Gard found
the door open that led into the CORR
dor on Of which were to be found the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-20
MAKING HIM UNDERSTAND.

Many sly and crafty foreigner wesener has shielded him
trouble understand
Chinese was brought before magistrate Salt Lake City
ceved slight msdemeanor
oriental
Look here man. he
It! Otherwise. Jail! Understand
The Chtnaman sgned
repeated his
had
reste la m under
the
shouted Say
got to a
you're % cried the Chnaman
only q dollar"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-20
Grass in Paper.Makinu.

In England there is large use Of q
Spanish grass called esparto as a di-
luent for rag paper stock in making
fine white papers. AS far back as
1856 thistles were made into paper In
England. In 1883 autumn leaves were
made into paper In France. In 1928
corn husks were made into paper In
England, part Of which furnished the
title-page for "Corbett's Treatise on
Corn" COrbett having grown the
corn. In 1889 spent tan bark was
made into paper in England. In 1854
an English patent was issued to Alex
ander Brown, a Scotchman, for the
making of paper from ferns. In 1862
stalks of maize and sorghum were
made into paper.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-20
No Time 70 Smile.

At one Of the "tryout" vaudeville
houses young girl had just made
her appearance as Single" dancing
act. There was good deal of genu-
inc applause for her efforts. She made
her exit and stood In the wings recov-
ering her breath. The manager Of the
theater approached her. Every good"
said he. you went very well, indeed.
But why don't you smile7 You never
smiled once"
If / smiled" she answered, gasp
ing, 'Td forget my routine. I'll smile
tomorrow night"-Gncinnati Times,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-20

were at the bank this morning?"
Everything was in order" replied
Allen.
"The package of industrials. What
was it's value?"
About $5O0.0Oo." replied the ex-
aminer.
Alexander is leaving tonight with
those securities. He may be taking
the $125,000 In cash with him. The
time has come for his arrest. Par
ticularly must we guard those assets
and prevent any unnecessary demands
! upon the bank"
HE may be making a run for Can
ada" said Allen.
"The securities will take him to
New York that he may realize upon
them," was Cards deduction. 81 am
for the station and will follow him If
he takes any train. You try for his
trail about town and report to me
there"
But after all it was a piece of luck
that saved the day for Gard. He was
racing for the station in a taxicab
when his machine was halted at a
crossing. Another taxicab pulled up
beside his, waited a mipute, two min
utes. He could see the driver from
where that individual sat not sir feet
away and just opposite his window.
Presently this chauffeur bent down to
get instructions from his fare. The
man in the taxicab was talking quiet
ly, but so near was he to the special
agent that he could be easily over
heard.
Get out Of this JAM" he was say.
ing. "Cut across town to the North
side station. We have already missed
the 6:15. II you head it OF at the
North side it Is worth . twenty-dollar
bill to you"
The voice was smooth and unruf-
fed. Yet it was dominant. It set the
driver Immediately upon edge and into
motion. And there was in 1t a famil-
lar note that puzzled the detective for
a moment, then brought back the in
terview of the afternoon. Yes, 1t was
Bayard Alexander talking.
It was hard luck that caused 4
crossing policeman to let the hrst au-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-20
TRAVELLING ON THE HALKANzue.

matter
provided which,
the portrait the and all particulars the
Turkish train when Ottoman territory Immediately
expected to the platform
Berlin the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-20
MARBLE QUARRY RUN BY ELECTRICITY.

Is In
a
motors ranging constituting
energy
The Washington herald., 1916-06-19

have taken up a critical attitude to-
ward England may say that gov
ernment officials here VINO have seen
our reports on this phase of the sit
uation have a much higher respect
for the American press than they had
before the war.
The department which sends out
propaganda has taken over an entire
building on Unter den Linden, and
in each neurtal country sub-offces ex-
ist whore matter is printed and dis
tributed by natives of the country
concerned who are in German pay.
Greece and Roumania especially have
been deluged with reports of Ger
man victories and the villainies of
the entente. and in RoumanIa picture
papers have been distributed among
the illiterate peasantry, and manu-
facturers Of popular articles bribed to
permit their goods to be wrapped up
in German tracts.
ut is the third department, how
ever, which I may call the persona,
and social influence bureau that is
the newest and most interesting, and
believe political activities in Amer
lea this summer and autumn will be
directed by 1t. Max Hertzberg, who
has done work in all countries for
the German foreign office, is in con-
troll, and a bank building on the
Behrenstrasse in Berlin is his head
quarters"
Why Interested in L. 8.
Why do you think Herr Hertzberg
will interest himself in our election"
I asked.
Because 1t is his agents who have
done the election work in Greece and
in all neutral countries where cleo
tions have been held since the war
begun" my informant replied
The popularity o. lnrs department
Is that Its work is done by word of
mouth and not by correspondence. The
methodical Germans restrict all writ
The Washington herald., 1916-06-19
Alexandria Passes Weird
Sunday with ''Blue Laws
City Street Cleaners and Three 'Working" Jour
nalists Among Those Who Will Answer
Charges of unnecessary" Labor
on the Sabbath.

I tCemen, newsdealers and others Chief
Goods and the other policemen were kept
busy throughout the day.
Drussists Lose Heavily.
Stores in Alexandria that In previous
years were never known to be closed
we're closed today, the proprietors decid-
Ing to comply with the law. rather than
face Police Court
Probably the biggest losers by the clos
Ing were the druggists, newsdealers and
tobacco stores. While some Of the news
dealers kept their places open for the
sale OF papers, none attempted to sell
anything else.
In the absence Of Justice Cation, cases
In the morning will be tried by Justice
Luther K. Thompson. 1t Is expected that
the court will bunch the cases and try
them Jointly All milk dealers will be ar
raigned jointly and the court work will
be greatly expedited.
The decision OF the court tomorrow will
greatly relieve the situation and may
cause the abolishment Of the PuritanicaI
Sunday which the citizens of Alexandria
experienced today for the first time in
many years.
No Arrests Made,
In no case were arrests made, for al
legged violations. all delinquents being
cited. Among those cited, were three
newspaper correspondents who are en-
ployed by Washington newspapers, for
80 orking" on Sunday.
A man who was playing a garden hose
on the sidewalk and street of his en-
ployer. was also cited
A colored man who was in a place of
business shining q pair OF shoes for a
friend. saw a policeman enter in plain
clothes and he ran SO fast that the DO
liceman declares he believes he Is still
running. Several Of those cited have re-
tanned legal counsel to represent them in
court tomorrow.
number of persons in Alexandria
County were also cited to appear. These
cases are slated for trial tomorrow morn
ing by Justice Cloth. Of that county.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-19

hastily, fearing Carrie had OWNED
her real motive.
"Ill have pineapple mousse and
coffee, calmly.
mo, don't care for anything
more" Helen pushed back the card
the waiter proffered her.
Nothing more" Lawrence, too,
waived it aside.
cheese" insisted Carrie. You know
you like Camembert"
I Sure, two Camemberts," Warren
gave the order. And we'll all have
coffee"
If Carrie was not we'll, her appe-
tite did not l.etray it. She was thor
, oughly enjoying this expensive din
ner for which Lawrence did not
have to pay.
When the waiter finally laid the
check at Warren's elbow, in a swift
furtive glance Helen caught the
omi,nous, total-sII.65. Then with
studiously averted eyes she drew on
always ran into alarming figures
but SII.o5 for that dinner was ex-
| orbitant.
"Only ten Of" announced Car
ric triumphantly. nibbling pink
mint served with the finger bowls.
Il told you we had plenty of time"
| Outside, as they waited for a
street car, Lawrence asked cordially:
! Now whcr are you folks COM
ing out? How about Sunday after
next"
"I'm afraid we can't make it this
month" regretted Warren.
We'll, Carrie has to come in next
week for a fitting Friday. isn't it,
Why can't you dine with US them"
"Oh, you must" urged Carrie
The Craigs told us about the dear
est little Italian place that I'm wild
to try. You sit out in the back
yard hung with Japanese lanterns
It's a bit OF real Bohemia"
"Yes, we know several Of those
backyard table d'hotes," remarked
Helen iciIy.
But this is a new one. They've
just opened uD this season. It's way
down near Washington Square-I'vc
! forgotten the number. Now be
sure to keep Friday open" as they
started for the car. Wed love to
have you 90 with US"
well, they seemed to enjoy it."
Warren turned to buy paper at the
| corner newsstand.
Helen was struggling to keep back
! the sarcastic comments. Any re-
marks on the expense of the dinner
would only irritate him to a scathing
denunciation of her penuriousness
so we're going with them to a
cheap table d'hote next FridayH"
This thrust she could not resist.
That's what suggested-but you
said Carrie disliked them"
"Oh, they're all right once in a
while, but l don't think she'd have
enjoyed it tonight" with entire un-
consciousness.
"No, probably not-since they
weren't paving the BILL" under her
! breath
"How's that" angrily. Now see
here, just CIT that line Of talk, Law
renee always keeps up his end. He's
| generous to a fault"
81 don't know about Lawrence
but Carries certainly not overbur-
dened with generosity" recklessly
She's not, eh? Well, compared
to you," with a disdainful snort,
She's shining example of munif-
cent liberality. An Automat lunch,
FIVE nickles for each guest-that's 5
about your idea OF blowout"
The Washington herald., 1916-06-19
HOLD CHILDREN'S DAY
FOR SUMNER OUTINGS
)ver 400 Youngsters Assemble for
Special Service at Calvary
Baptist Church.

Special Children's Day services in Cal
rary Baptist Church were held yesterday
morning, in the auditorium Of the church.
delightful program of songs and
Exercises was participated in by scholars
of the various departments, the speech
pf welcome by little Harvey Ward Morti-
per. u years old. being a pleasing
|eature. The offering is to be used for
ummer outings for children. The pas
pr. Rev. 5. H. Greene, made a brief ad-
|ress.
Nathan S. Faucet, superintendent,
as assisted by Miss Isabel Aldridge.
FRS. L. lockwood and Mrs. NJ. B. Mer-
pr on the general committee. Mr.. Louis
otter, Jr., was at the organ and DR.. T.
swartwout acted as chorister. Miss
ulu NJ. Burket was director Of the pages
bd Mr.. H. B. Waddey in charge OF the
hers. J. H J. Yule, secretary OF the
hool. reported the attendance as /, ,4s7.
e benediction was pronounced by Rev.
In 3. Eager. Of Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-19

arguments TO the effect that the war
is a draw, that Europe is bleeding
to death for no purpose, and that
peace may as well be made at once.
since neither side can hope further
advantage. As often as not, the neu-
tral succumbs TO these arguments and
never knows the Germans have nailed
him. Denmark recently expelled
Herr EichholtI who tried TO influence
the leader Of the peasant party in par
lament, NJ Nicholson, to sEitate for
peace. Papers were found in his
rooms which proved that he was paid
by the BehrenStrssse 70 exert So
cial influence on the Danes'"
The Washington herald., 1916-06-19
THE HERALD BUREAU,
R. Z. knight 4 500,
A-63 King Street.

Alexandra, Va. June 1S.-The ghost
of Virginia's ancient blue laws" strode
through Alexandra today and almost
100 delinquent ones were told to ap-
pear in police court tomorrow, for
minor violations.
The lid" went down with a bang,
last midnight.
Sunday for Alexandria. The soda
fountains. falling to qualify as ne
cessities," were closed, and water
came into its own as a beverage. The
constables didn't check the selling of
newspapers, but they told the news
dealers to appear in police court to-
morrow morning.
The physicians of the town had their
prescriptions compounded at certain
hours and then the drug-stores went
shut The street newsboys got away
being in doubt as the status Of the
Sunday newspaper.
Summoned to Court.
In order that the courts may pass
on what are and what are not me
cessities" the police saw to it that
representatives of every line Of busi-
ness being operated today were cited
to court. Practically the only persons
not cited were paid choir singers and
organists in the different churches of
the city.
Among the alleged violators were twen-
ty-five nilkmen, who were summoned, and
next came the lunch rooms and eating
houses, with a total of eleven proprietors
being cited to appear in court
Others cited included representatives of
the different railroads, telegraph and tele-
phone companies, liverymen, garage
owners, opertors of jitney buses. one
lsundryman, representatives of a gas
plant, and acid plant, a bakery, several
florists and laoorers. newspaper CORES
pondents. five newsdealers, one scaven ger
and some others.
The first victims were seven member,
Of the city's street cleaning department,
Who every Saturday night sweep King
street. the main thoroughfare Of the CITY,
beginning the work about midnight. All
were cited into court.
squad Of five policemen under sergt.
Wilkinson, soon rounded Up the nilknen,
The Washington herald., 1916-06-19
VERY we'll, I'll have that"

STEAK a IA Biltdorf' was SI.so a
single portion, noticed Helen with
. growing resentment. Lawrence's S
preference was more moderate
creamed sweetbreads. Warren Or
dered an English mutton chop, and
Helen broiled sea bass-the cheapest
OF the entrees.
Now how about vegetables?"
Carrie promptly ordered potatoes
au gratin and asparagus Hollandaise.
Though usually adept at keeping
down the cost OF a dinner, Helen,
knowing her shrewd sister-in-law
would be quick to see through any
suggestions OF more moderate
, priced dishes, was forced to sit help
less while they gave the order with
extravagant disregard of prices.
Even the modifying effect of a
dry Martini did not lessen her re-
sentiment or put her in a more hos
pitable mood
But, fortunately. there would be
no dessert, she reflected with grim
satisfaction. If they took the $40,
they would not have time for either
salad or dessert.
"No music here?" asked Law
renee, dipping clam in the cock
tail sauce.
That's what was wondering.
The prices are high enough for
some entertainment" observed Hell
en- critically.
for foOd," shrugged Warren. They
claim they've got the best chef in
New York"
But Helen thought OF the many
attractive restaurants with music
and cabaret. Here the prices were
cxorbitant, and they gave nothing
for it. The low-ceilinged, cellar
like atmosphere was positively
gloomy.
We'll, shouldn't care to come
here again" as she glanced about
with apprai<ing disapproval
'"If you didn't think you'd like it
why didn't you say so?" asked Car
rie sharply, dctaching a large Lynn
haven from its she'll You needn't
make US all uncomfortable by COM
! planning about il now"
"An opinion Of a public restaurant
shouldn't make any one uncomfort-
able" retortcd Helen stiAy. "It's
Certainly nothing personal"
Yes, that's a good location, bu,
it's only a twenty-foot lot-and they
can't protect the light" The men
were talking real estate
II simply loathe a noisy, bangy
orchestra when I eat," went on
Carrie with aggravating persistency
TO me this is much more restful.
Helen refrained from continuing
the argument. Somehow Carrie al
ways succeeded in irritating her.
They could never be together with
out clashing.
As the dinner progressed, she
took refuge ir silence. 1t was use
less to try to talk with this feeling
OF antagonism between them. The
more she brooded over the probable
| cost OF the dinner. the more she
resented Carries inconsiderate, ex.
travagant ordering
Let's see that card again." War
rem motioned to the waiter Look
over the desserts there. Carrie"
why, dear, it's almost eight
now" broke in Helen. will we
have time for dessert?"
Were not ten minutes from the
I station" remarked Carrie coldly
twirling her last stalk Of asparagu
in the rich Hollandaise.
! oh, then you may have time
The Washington herald., 1916-06-19
If You Suffer From
Pulmonary Troubles

II is most important that you should
pay special attention 20 diet and living
conditions, and get plenty OF rest and
fresh air day and night In many
instances, lives claimed by such arec-
tions might have been saved by timely
care Of this sort Frequently. how
ever, weakened system needs assis-
tsnce.
Under these circumstances, try Eek
mans Alternative, a lime treatment
which has the unique quality OF being
easily assimilated By the average per-
son.
1t lie widely-used preparation.
which has effected beneficial results
in many cases OF severe pulmonary az
fections.
In any event, Il may be tried with
out risk or danger. II contains no
opistes. narcotics or hAbit-forning
drugs.
O'DonneIrs Drug Store. and other
leading druggists
r-h--" Laboratory, FhnsdsfpAta-
ADV,