managers, in addition to their other work, to go out and hunt for new business. So stringent is this rule, that an ofiicial| if he would retain his position, must do some
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•canvassing each week; and that official who secures the most new work, is the one who ranks highest in the estimation of the general management of the Agencjj
The Agency's system of canvassing is a striking refutation of its arrogant claims to leadership in the detective fraternity; and the closer we examine into its methods of obtaining business, the more repulsive does the institution appear to us^
While the methods employed at any one office of the Agency are identical with those at any other office, yet, in order to get down to specific facts, we will use the Denver office as a particular example of the Agency's manner of handling and developing the businesSyT
Denver is the capital of Colorado, the metropolis of the entire Rocky Mountain region, and, besides, is famed as a wonderful health resort. The various activities and industries of the Rocky Mountain States are clearly reflected in the rapid growth in size, wealth and power of this remarkable inland city.
The main industry of Colorado is mining. This industry is divided into two different classes, namely, metalliferous mining and coal mining; and while the State has been principally famous for its vast gold output, nevertheless untold wealth has already been extracted from the almost inexhaustible coal deposits.
The Cripple Creek district, situated in Teller County, ranks first among the gold-producing camps of the State and the country, and is also one of