Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-09-29
THE WAUSAU PILOT

wears. Adolph krahtZ is most low
able man. and am devoted to his
service. He, Is an Austrian by birth,
and has found il more or less difficult
to get away from that influence. Much
money from Europe passes through
his hands in financing various schemes,
and among others this revolutionary
fund was ntrusted to him. AT first
he accepted this in the ordinary course
of business, without suspicioning its
purpose but later learned how the
money was being expended. The mo
ment he became doubtful, Mr.. Krantz
absolutely severed all connections
with these plotters and their schemes.
While this was thoroughly understood
officially, in Washington, where he re-
ported his suspicion, certain circles,
engaged in underhand work, still be-
lieved- he could be used for their pur-
poses."
Yet ne accepted the .rust?"
In way, yes; but with perfectly
loyal intent. AS soon as word Sc
cretly reached him that he was to
be thus used, he laid the full facts
before the officials of this bank. |
was present as his secretary, and
learned then for the first time what
! have already told you. They adj
vised that he make the plot known
Immediately to the authorities at
Washington. He was directed to ac-
cept the order, and thus, through
seeming cooperation, learn the details
connected with it. There was delay; for
somt reason Alva was not quite ready
to go ahead. and refused to draw the
money. Proof of conspiracy was lack
ing until this was contaminated. Mr..
krantz, being afraid that he would
be followed if he went again to Wash
ingtun, delegated Inc TO go, as was
entirely unknown. 3 The Secret Serv.
ice there outlined plan designed to
hurry matters. was TO be sent di-
rect to these men-Alva, in particular
with positive Instructions from the
higher powers in Washington to draw
the money and get busy. AS speak
Spanish easily, and took the name
Of well-known female revolution
list now in this country, but unknown
even to Alva. the task did not seem
a specially dangerous one"
She passed for moment. her mind
gathering up the odds and ends Of
narrative.
''It is not necessary that go fur
Their into detail. | met Captain Alva
as planned, and was taken to the
place where his gang gathered. Krantz
was there with the money, and my
message compelled the Chilean TO ac-
cept, and receipt for it. Government
agents were stationed In Jersey City
to intercept him on his way back to
New. York. He never got far enough
to fall into their hands; before he
had driven four blocks he was muir
dered and robbed. The rest of the
story you already know"
1.-THE money was actually in that
valise. then?"
Some money was but not all. We
were afraid 1t might be opened be-
fore an arrest could be made. Each
package had real money on the out
side; altogether the amount did not
exceed fifteen hundred dollars, and
these bills were all marked"
But you suspected Wine? know
of your call at his office"
II wondered If you did. Were you
there then?"
'Yes, I followed you in"
81 wish l had. known; | would have
ventured more than | dared to alone.
l suspected-yes; but that was ALI.
| possessed no facts, but l frightened
him so when | exhibited that hat-pin
l felt absolutely convinced that he
was guilty"
you had no reason to believe he
possessed such weapon?"
"None whatever; merely took a
chance. think now the pin used be-
lOnged to Sarah Waldron. but how it