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SMALL THINGS.

j shaped marble statue. the image of q
thought
Although so pure and perfect, it thrilled mo
as wrought:
And when saw my task complete, and joyed
1t was so fair,
was there
In strains of music then, told of sweetest
joy and love;
And. out and in. the harmony in rich, soft
chords wove;
When, 10! q wild, weird discord that would
III hear it evermore. through lifs unto my dy-
ing day.
song;
Essayed to Gull sweet flowers wherewith to
charm the listening throng.
Anon warning voice heard that stayed my
eager hand:
'''No soul but one by sorrow tried may join the
minstrel band"
i found weary traveller. at noontide, by the
way:
His brow was deeply furrowed, his locks were
thin and gray.
Can do aught for your I asked. IT am
athirss." He said
I gave cup of water: He drank and raised
His head
A strange and wondrous change saw, trans
figured was His face.
His forr. was full of majesty, His eyes Of love
acd grace.
-'Well have We done; well have We spent that
gift of charity.
Albeit We knew it not" He said, rye did it unto
Me-"
Great works are for great souls; high thoughts
for those whose minds can soar:
Sweet music for the ears that catch the notes
from Heavens bright shore.
Strong words that move the multitude are not,
my child. for thee;
Thine are the hidden ways of love and quiet
charity.
e. H Kerr, in Good Words.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-05-29
CHAPTER VIII.
THE BAKER STREET IRREGULARs.

THE BAKER STREET IRREGULARS.
'What now?" 1 asked. ''Toby has
lost his character for infallibility."
"He acted according to his lights, -
said Holmes, lifting him down from
the barrel and walking him out of the
timber yard. ''If you consider how
much creosote is carted about London
in one day, it is no great wonder that
our trail should have been crossed. It
is much used now, especially for the
seasoning of wood. Poor Toby is not
to blame"
''We must get on the main scent
again, suppose
"Yes. And, fortunately, we have no
distance to go. Evidently what puzzled
the dog at the corner os Knights
place was that there were asTo differ-
ent trails running in oppce.se direc-
tions. We took the wrong ore. 1t only
remains to follow the other
There was no difficulty about tiais.
On leading Toby to the place wh oys he
had committed his fault, he cast s+gout
in wide circle, and finally dashed eff
in fresh direction.
ITO RE co NTINUEDI
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self. I'm delighted to have them for
the chances are that they are all he
has. There is the less fear of you or
me finding one in our skin before long
/ would sooner face Martini bullet,
myself. Are you game for a six-mile
trudge, Watson?"
Certainly" answered.
''Your leg will stand it?"
'sOh, yes"
"Here you are, doggy! Good old
Toby! Smell it, Toby. smell it,"
He pushed the creosote handker-
chief under the dogs nose, while
the creature stood with it's fluffy
legs separated, and with most comical
cock to It's head, like connoisseur sniff
fling the bouquet of a famous vintage.
Holmes then threw the handkerchief
to distance, fastened a stout cord to
the mongrel's collar, and led him to
the foot of the water barrel. The
creature instantly broke into success
sion of high, tremulous yelps, and,
with his nose on the ground, and his
tail in the air, battered off upon the
trail at a pace which strained his leash
and kept us at the top of our speed.
The east had been gradually whiten-
ing, and we. could now see some dis
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-05-29
A MUSICAL GENIUS.
The Remarkable Invention of Frencl
Court Wit.

The Remarkable Invention of a French
Court Wit.
During the reign of Louis XI. of
France there was attached to his court
one Abbot de Baigne, man of consid-
cradle wit. The abbot was somewhat
unsteady inclined, and delighted the
court with inventions of odd musical
instruments. One day the king, after
having enjoyed a hearty laugh o7sr one
of these curious contrivances, arri 6esir-
ing to battle this musical gen;cs, COM
manded him to produce harmonious
sounds from the cries of hogs. This
seemed an impossibility to the king,
and he prepared himself to enjoy the
discontinue of the abbot. Much 70 his
surprise, however, the abbot readily
agreed to produce them. All he re-
quired was sum of money, upon the
receipt of which he declared he would
invent the most surprising thing that
was ever heard.
He secured the country and secured
large quantity of hogs, trying their
voices as to pitch and quality, and
finally, having fully satisfied himself,
he arranged the animals in a sort of
pavilion richly decorated. The day OF
the trial arrived, and the king and his
court entered the pavilion prepared for
something, but greatly in doubt as
to the success of the abbot with the
hogs. However. there were the hogs,
sure enough, and much to the surprise
and delight of the king they commenced
to cry tremendously and in good tune,
rendering an air that was fairly recog
nized.
The abbot had arranged a series Of
stops that were connected with the
hogs, and upon pulling one of them out
caused spike to prick the hog it con-
nected with, making him squeal his
note. The rest was easy, for pulling
out the different stops he produced the
tune. The king and all his attendants
were highly delighted with it.-Har-
per's Young People.
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smallness. 1t argues, you see, power of
comparison and of appreciation which
is in itself proof of nobility. There is
much food for thought in Richter. You
have not pistol, have you?"
II have my stick"
sit is just possible that we may need
something of the sort if we get into
their lair. Jonathan I shall leave to
you, but if the other turns nasty I shall
shoot him dead" He took out his re-
volver as he spoke, and, having loaded
two of the chambers, he put it back
into the right hand pocket of his jacket.
We had, during this time, been fol-
lowing the guidance of Toby down the
half rural, villa-lined roads which lead
to the metropolis. Now, however, we
were beginning to come among contin-
uous streets, where laborers and dock
men were already astir, and slatternly
women were taking down shutters and
brushing doorsteps. At the square
topped corner public houses business
was just beginning, and rough-lool1ing
men were emerging, rubbing their
sleeves across their boards after their
morning wet. Strange dogs sauntered
up, and stared wonderingly at us as we
passed, but our inimitable Toby looked
neither to the right nor to the left, but
trotted EDWARDS with his nose to the
ground and an occasional eager whine,
which spoke of a hot scent.
We had traversed Streatham, Brix-
ton, Camberwell, and now found our
selves in Remington lane, having
borne away through the side streets
to the east of the Oval. The men
whom we pursued seemed to have taken
a curiously zigzag road, with the idea
probably of escaping observation. They
had never kept to the main road if a
parallel side street would serve their
turn. At the foot Of Remington lane
they had edged away to the left through
Bond street and Miles street. Where
the latter turns into Knights place
Tobey ceased to advance, but began to
run backwards and forwards with one
ear cooked and the other dropping, the
very picture of canine indecision. Then
he waddled round in circles, looking
up to US from time to time, as if to ask
for sympathy in his embarrassment
''What the deuce is the matter with
the dog?" growled Holmes. ''They
surely would not take cab or go off
in a balloon"
Perhaps they stood here for some
time suggested.
''Ah! it's all right. He's off again.
said my companion, in tone of relief.
He was, indeed, off, for, after sniff
ing round again, he suddenly made up
his mind, and darted away with an
energy and determination such as he
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-05-29
Editorial Perlls in China.

A newspaper published in Pekin i
said to be the oldest in the world. L
dates from period 200 years prior
to the Norman conquest of England
Naturally it's prolonged existence in ar
automatically governed country like
China has been marked by many vicis
STUDIES, not the least of which is the
fact recently announced in it's columns
that during the 1000 years of it's exist.
ence 1000 of it's editors have been be.
headed, or, roughly speaking, two pc,
annum
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-05-29

ford valuable indications as to the
criminal. Do you follow all this?''
Every clearly"
"Now, what could Jonathan Small
do? He could only continue to keep a
secret watch upon the efforts made to
find the treasure. Possibly he leaves
England and only comes back at inter-
walls. Then comes the discovery of the
garnet, and he is instantly informed of
it. We again trace the presence of
some confederate in the household.
Jonathan, with his wooden leg, is ut
terly unable to reach the lofty room of
Bartholomew Sholto. He takes with
him, however, u rather curious asso-
ciate, who gets over this difficulty, but
dips his naked foot into creosote,
whence come Toby, and a six-mile
limp for half-pay officer with dam
aged Achillis tendo."
but it was the associate, and not
Jonathan, who committed the crime"
''Quite So And rather to- Jonathan's
disgust, to judge by the way he
stamped about when he got into the
room. He bore no grudge against Bar
tholomew Sholto, and would have pre-
ferred if he could have been simply
bound and gagged. He did not wish to
put his head in halter. There was no
help for it, however: the savage in
stincts of his companion had broken
out, and the poison had done it's work:
so Jonathan Small left his record, low
cred the treasure-box to the ground
and followed it himself That was the
train of events as far as can decipher
them. Of course as to his personal ap-
pearance he must be middle-aged, and
must be sunburned after serving his
time in such an oven as the Andamans..
His height is readily calculated from
the length of his stride, and we know
that he was bearded. His hairiness
was the one point which impressed
itself upon Thaddeus Sholto when he
saw him at the window. don't know
that there is anything else"
1.-THE ASSOCIATED"
''Ah, well, there is no great mystery
in that. But you will know all about |
it soon enough. How sweet the morn
ing air is! See how that one little |
cloud floats like a pink feather from
some gigantic famingo. Now the red
rim of the sun pushes itself over the
London cloudbanl. Itshines on a good
many folk, but on none, dare bet, who
are on stranger errand than you and
[. How small we feel with our petty
ambitions and strivings in the presence
IF the great elemental forces of nature!
Are you well up in your Jean Paul?"
'Fairly SO. I worked back to him
through Carlyle"
THAT was like following the brook
20 the parent la&e. He makes but one
curious but profound remark. 1t is
hat the chief proof of mans real great
ness lies in his perception of his own
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CHAPTER VII.-CoNTINUED.

s'Tllat is where he put his foot in get
ting out. If you can trace him, should
think that Toby will have no difficulty.
Now run downstairs, loose the dog,
and look out for Blondin."
BY the time that / got out into the
grounds Sherlock Holmes was on the
roof, and l could see him like an enor-
nous glow-worln, crawling very slowly
along the ridge. 1 lost sight of him
behind a stack of chimneys, but he
presently reappeared, and then van
ished once more upon the opposite side.
When made my way round there I
found him seated at one of the corner
caves,
''That you, Watson?" he cried.
eyes"
ssThis is the place What is that
black thing down there?"
"a water-barrel."
'''Top on it?"
eyes"
.''No sign of ladder?"
"No."
'sConfound the fellow! It's most
break-neck place. l ought to be able
to come down where he could climb
up. The waterpipe feels pretty firm.
Here goes, anyhow"
There was a scufling of the feet,
and the lantern began to come steadily
down the side of the wall. Then with
a light spring he came on to the barrel,
and from there to the earth.
SIT was easy to follow him." he said,
drawing on his stockings and boots.
titles were loosened the whole way
along, and in his hurry he had dropped
this. It confirms my diagnosis, as you
doctors express it."
The object which he held up to me
was a small pocket or pouch woven out
of colored grasses and with a few
tawdry beads strung round it. In
shape and size it was not unlike
cigarette case. Inside were half
dozen sp1nes of dark wood, sharp at
one end and rounded at the other, like
that which had struck Bartholomew
Sholto.
''They are hellish things" said he.
"Look out that you don't prick your
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had not yet shown. The scent ap.
peared to be much hotter than before,
for he had not even to put his nose on
the ground, but tugged at his leash,
and tried to break into run. could
see by the CLEAN in Holmes eyes that
he thought we were nearing the end OF
our journey.
Our course now ran down Nine Elms
until we came to Broderick g. Nelson's
large timber yard, just past the White
Eagle tavern. Here the dog, frantic
with excitement, turned down through
the side gate into the inclosure, where
the sawyers were already at work. On
the dog raced through sawdust and
shavings, down an alley, round a pas
sage, between two wood-piles, and
finally, with triumphant yeIp, sprang
upon large barrel, which still stoop
upon the hand-trol1ey on which it had
been brought. With lolling tongue
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smallness. Itargues, you see, power of
comparison and of appreciation which
is in itself proof of nobility. There is
much food for thought in Richter. You
have not pistol, have you?"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-05-29

and blinking eyes, Toby stood upon
the cask, looking from one to the other
of us for some sign of appreciation.
Thestaves of the barrel and the wheels
of the trolley were smeared with dark
liquid, and the whole air was heavy
with the smell of creosote.
Sherlock Holmes and looked blank
ly at each other, and then burst stimuli
taneously into an uncomfortable fit of
laughter.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-05-29
Not a Baron of High Degree.

Mr.. Park Hill-Were you aware of
the fact that the gentleman who sat
beside you at supper was baron?
Mr.. Harlem Hites-No, but judged
from his conversation that he was
barren of ideas.-N. Y. Ledger.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-05-29

THE less we parade our misfortunes,
the more sympathy we command
Dewey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-03-26
CHANGE OF MAHAoEMEEr
ca. H. Hmtehima, Late 81 AhEifns,
Texas, Ansumss Charge sf the
RsGsl wtsmsr.

The management OF the Wisnor
Hotel changed this morning, q. II.
Hutchins, late OF the Windsor Hotel
at Abilene, assumings charge Mr..
Hutchins has had many years expert
ence I'm connection with the hotel
business, and 10 well and favorably
known TO the travelling public. His
ideas are ali OF a degree OF respecta-
bility that will ensure that, hence
forth, the Wisnor will be second to
none in the country as regards It's ap-
pointments and mode Of conduct.
It will, under his charge, be reno
waited from bottom to top, and all
that has been Objectionable will be
rooted out. With such a man az the
helm, the Wisnor will soon take the
position 20 which IL is entitled among
the firstclass hotels OF the south, a
fact which win I've no less acceptable
TO the ARDNoRErTE than to the army
OF travelling men whose duties call
them TO our city.
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Pastors Union meet In the Cumber-
land Presbyterian chuch, and the
Rev. J. f. Aubrey was made chair
man OF the meeting. The first item
Of business was to 20 hear the reports
Of the services OF the Sabbath In the
various churches.
All without exception reported
meetings OF unusual interest and
profit.
1t was the unanimous belief of the
Union that the church going I'm our
city II rapidly increasing, and that
the church is becoming more omni-
present ia the needs of the people.
We are beginning to feel that as a re-
suit Of our Pastors Union, there Is be-
ing cultivated more faternal spirit
among the christian people OF all de-
nominations.
Where Gods army becomes one
united force, we expect great victO-
ries for Jehovah In Ardmore.
The theme proposed for discussion
In the meeting was: Chow do I pre-.
pare my sermons An interesting
informal and helpful discussion was
engaged in up, n this subject, vital tC
every preacher.
Each had his own plan for sermon
making peculiar TO his own individu,
ality, and yet there was a marked
uniformity in the mode OF preprea,
tion for the pulpit.
Bro. Law reported that the meet.
ing would continue in the Methodist
church during this week.
Bro. Aubrey announced their dedi
catory service, which win be held Ia
the Cumberland Presbyterian church
next Sabbath.
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OAKDALE OUTINGS.

OAKDALE, /. T., March Especial
Correspondence.-We have had no
rain Of any consequence, and water
for stock is dreadful scarce.
Mr. James, an extensive cattle
feeder Of this place, has been In at
tendance at the stOckmen's conven-
tion at Fort Worth. He has exper-
fenced considerable trouble in getting
enough water for the stock he is feed
ing at present.
Gardens are looking nicely.
Mr.. Allen, the champion water
melon grower, is preparing for the
coming crop.
Lagrippe has visited the family of
the writer since our last writing.
Miss Lille Grisham, one OF Hox
Bars fairest young ladies, has gone to
Nashville, Tenn, to meet her affianced
husband, Mr.. Hugh Cox.
Mr.. c. L. Martin, of Gainesville.
was with US last Thursday. He had
been to Nebo in response to a tele-
gram lHlOTIHlnS Hiin OA Inc ScNeAe III
ness of his father.
A mother and little girl applied to
us for aid last Friday. They claimed
to have walk from the neighborhoOd
of DeniSOn. The woman gave her
name as Katie Lather, and while we
knew nothing as to the sincerity OF
her condition, she was certainly the
picture of despair.
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George Head, who has been confin-
ed TO his home for twenty three days
through an attact OF pneumonia, is
able again to TO be at his post OF duty
at Whittington's The ADRMoREITE
is glad to be able TO make this an
nouncement.
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FRUIT TREES.

CT To those wanting anything In
the nursery line let me say, will sell
you Fruit Trees, Shade Trees, Grape
Vines, Roses, Evergreens. Berries Of
all Kinds, or anything else kept in a
first-class nursery, for less money than
any man here, or ever has been here.
MF See me and get prices before
buying. respectfully.
T. q. BRTDoMAN,
West Main 81. Ardmore, /, It.
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Mr.. John 5. Lindsay il certainly a
most powerful actor. He has power
Of personation seldom reached by the
best actors. He assumes the charac-
ter and loses his identity entire. As
''IngOmar, the Barbarian" he Is sim
ply perfect.-Pendleton Tribune,
March 20, 1898.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-03-26

Mrs. Dobbins has charge Of our mill
linery department. She Is not
= ranger 10 the ladies Of Ardmore as
a firstclass milliner aud designer, hav-
inc established an enviable reputa-
tion in that respect during her FORM
or residence in our city. She will be
nIeaSed 10 see her old friends as well
a 10 make the acquaintance Of our
many friends and patrons.
31-9wks IL. w. RANDOL-
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Prosecuting attorney Walker of the
Central division, recently appointed,
was in the city yesterday afternoon,
consulting with Judge Stuart. lie
halls from Arkansas and from appear
ances is an able lawyer as well as an
excellent gentleman.
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Jack Stillwell, viii leave El Reno,
and relocate at Ardmore his old
stamping ground.
Elder Volney johnson an able min
lister OF the Christian church will
assist the pastor Walter L. Ross In a
series OF meetings, beginning Friday
evening.
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i have about 1000 acres OF land
within a distance OF from two and one
half to six miles from the town Of
Russellvil!e, in Pope county, Arkan-
sas, and in farms or from 30 to $50
acres, which / would exchange for
farms or pastures in the Chickasaw
Nation, on reasonable terms.
!. IT. FOWLER,
At the Office OF Campbell, Fowler s.
Kendrick. 2l-Im
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A restaurant outfit for exchange,
everything complete from a e15 range
10 a napkin, including beds. stoves,
tables, chairs, dishes, lamps, etc.
Will exchange for resident property.
For further information apply az City
Restaurant. j. N. Mitchem. 23-3
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Kai-Kai silks, the new silk for la
dies waists, fifty cents yard.
FRANKFURT Bros.
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Base ball players and lovers OF the
game are requested TO meet 1T
O'Mealey's on Thursday night at 5
o'clock sharp TO organize q club for
this season. Everybody invited.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-03-26

Engraving done free on any article
of jewelry or silverware purchased OF
me. Il. ~. Parker II
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IL you want to patroniEe your old
home bus. leave calls ut City Livery
Stable. We are here to stay.
l5-tl CATAEY < HAMM.
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A fine lot of good buggy tops to fit
all buggies, cheap.
lin j. B SPRAGINs & Co.
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J. B. Spragins s Co. are selling
antitrust ware. They guarantee it
not to rust in three years. Call in
and see it. I3-d&w-1m
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Ask for the celebrated w. B. corset,
II is the finest there is made.
FRANKFURT BROS.
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II you wish your Iewelry or silver
ware nicely engraved, purchase same
OF me and the engraving will cost you
nothing. / have an artist In that
line. T. III. Parker. III
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The Ideal seventy-five cent corset
for thirty-hve cents at Frankfurt
RrOS
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Good wood always on hand at Sni-
dcE wood ward just opposite the big
gin. Delivered to any part Of the
city on short notice. 21-lm
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Spiegle s. Co. have just put in a
dandy lunch counter. u
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You can buy fish hooks most any
where, but London & Banks have the
only line of fine tackle in Ardmore.
I9tf
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Oysters and lunch served in the
best of style, at Spiegle * Cos. u
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FOR SALE-At a bargain. two lots
in Eerndaie; apply at this Office
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For SALE-6OO bales of good native
hay. Apply to J. f. BOwles, Ard
more livery stable. 23-tf
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You can get two packages OF chew
ing gum for five cents at tine old re-
liable Racket Store. VI. F. Wyse.
25-4t
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The Ideal seventy-five cent corset
for thirty-fve cents at Frankfurt
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Side combs and hair ornaments al
Frank Bros.
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Ask for the celebrated w. B. corset,
| il is the finest there is made.
FRANKFURT Bros.