Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-03-09

in a spirit of frank good fellowship.
Then listen: it may make o
shudder in some of its blood-curdling
details, and possibly you a con-
slider my actions very unwomanly.
Now just be quiet until ! finish,
Her eyes met mine earnestly. but
.ng in her depths.
Il. am Tom Longdale's sister Helen.
AS you doubtless know. financially
here is no necessity for my seeking
employment. Indeed I did not seek
it. but was induced to accept this po-
sition at the request of Mr.. krantz,
who has been a lifelong friend of my
fathers. I enjoy the work, however
and have been here now nearly three
years. Adolph Krantz is a most low
able man, and I am devoted to his
service. He Is an Austrian by birth,
and has found 1t more or less difficult
to getaway from that influence. Much
money from Europe passes through
his hands in financing various
schemes, and among others this rev
olutionary fund was intrusted to him.
At first he accepted this in the ordi-
nary course Of business, without, sus-
picionins its purpose but later learned
how the money was being expended.
The moment he became doubtful, Mr.
Krantz absolutely severed all onnec
tons with these Plotters and their
schemes. While this. was thoroughly
understood officially. in Washington,
tain circles, engaged In underhand
work. still believed he could be used
for their purposes"
yet he accepted the trust?"
In a way, yes. put 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. l was
present as his secretary, and learned
then for the first time what I have
already told you. They advised that
ne make the plot known Immediately
to the authorities at Washington. He
was directed to accept the order, and
thus, through seeming cooperation,
learn the details connected with it.
There was delay: for some reason
Alva was not quite ready to go ahead,
and refused to draw the money.
Proof of conspiracy was lacking until
This was consummated. Mr.. Krantz,
being afraid that he would be follow
ed II he went again to Washington,
delegated me to go, as I was entirely
unknown. The Secret Service, there
outlined a plan designed to hurry mat
tiers. I was to be sent direct to these
men-Alva, in particular-with posi-
tive instructions from the higher pow
ers in Washington to draw the money
and get busy. AS I speak Spanish
easily, and took the name of a we'll
known female r~evolutionist now in
ms rO1lnfpu hSSf vN~E~@-- l.
Alva, the task did not seem a special
~ dangerous one"
She paused for a moment, her mind
katnerlng up odds and ends of MARIA
tive.
1T is not necessary that 1 20 fur
tner into details. I met Captain Alya
as Planned, and, was taken to the
place where his gang gathered. Krantz
was there with he money, and my
message compelled the Chilean to ac.
cept and receipt for it. Government
agents were stationed in Jersey Citv
to intercept him on his a back to
New York. He never got tar enough
70 into their hands; before h.,
nad l four blocks he was mur-
dered and robbed. " The rest Of tha
story Q already know
The money was actually in tina,
valise, them"
Some motley was, but not al, w.
were afraid it might be onenea ~. W.
fore an arrest could be mada Eash
package had real money on tho o,,t'
sioe; altogether the amount did M,
exceed fifteen hundred dollars. and
these oils were all marked"
Bu you suspected Wine? 7 kno~
OF your call at his Office"
there them" ''u
Yes. l followed you i'm
wish I had known: l would !. 20
ventured o than I dared 10 alan.
! Csuspected-yes; but that ~. al
Possessed no facts. but / frarht.n.d
nam 50 when 1 exhibited that hat.pir
! .1eit absolutely Convinced that h.
@eYou had no reason to believe h.
possessed such q weapon" ~
Whatever; I merely took !.
lonsed to Sarah Wkldron h.. Iy - 20 ;.
came there can only b. @st..m. =
band" nor nus
Her eyes lifted again to m.na o,,..
uon1nsiy and . bit anxious.
Philip Severn? 2" vrOOnnk'
undoubtedlS right, although /. i.
conre .es s1rls would have had the
xo,a non believe in mo stn1 IN II,
Ny hande,asp tishtened. ana ~.
~ Gropped before the meas.Se Ky
. -. ~ instantly rad IN mins
~h,ah nas been = tsst Of a. ,hoah
swered soberly. for il 40 h.esn e.
ts.sn. hope, love; IL this not t.,.s g. 9.
sne did not move. or r-i.,s.es
y ! caught the Whispered rs.rSp.
THE END.