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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

claimed impatiently. Il give you my
word of honor, SIR" went on, think
ing l OWNED what his thought was, 81
knew nothing of your living in Nelson
Vile. No idea was farther from my
mind than that should meet Florence
here, But l cannot help telling you
how my meeting her has lightened the
burden of the past year, how her love
makes my life appear bright before
me, and shine even through the cloud
which still rests upon my honor. You,
of course, can withhold your consent,
but, 1 tell you openly, L shall in that
case do my utmost 10 persuade her to
marry me against your wish"
was startled by my boldness in
speaking as / did, but the words were
out, and would not have recalled them
if l could.
Florence would not marry without
my consent" Mr.. Morley remarked,
with the trace of smile.
"Ah, sir, 1 know that well. We can
wait until my innocence is proved. But
il would be most cruel to us both should
you withhold your consent"
"You are still sanguine, then, of
your innocence being established?"
Most assuredly, sir"
Why an anxious look should appear
on his face / could not tell then. l
know the many sudden changes of ex-
preston which came over him during
the conversation caused me consider
able surprise at the time.
Il have not kept track of that af-
fair" he began feebly, having been
fully occupied with my own concerns.
Have-er-have there been any new de-
velopments, any discoveries upon which
you bose your hope"
"An innocent man cannot be made
to suffer forever, according 10 all laws
of truth and justice. 1 firmly believe
my name will be cleared, perhaps soon
er than expected"
Then your hopes are based on mere
sentiment, and not on any discovery
bearing on the case ?" Mr.. Morley asked.
MOSTLY on the idea that truth will
eventually prevail" / replied, epigram-
matically.
"a most unstable anchorage nova
days. Facts and proofs are what the
practical world demands. So, then, you
ask me TO rescind my request made of
you year ago, Notwithstanding the
fact that the conditions remain the
same. You have broken your promise
TO me; how then am to know that your
protestations of love for my daughter
are sincere?"
for his words were delivered in cold,
matter-of-fact manner. and, If there
had been any reason for it, I should
have thought there was triumphant
ring in the tones OF his voice.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11
CHAPTER XU.

Mr.. Morley came down the path from
the house. At first he did not see us,
and Florence called, which caused him
to turn and approach. AS he drew near
his glance rested on me. Then he
scanned his daughters face anxiously.
His face grew white, and a drawn eX-
preston came over il; he tottered in
his walk. and seemed TO Keep upright
by an effort of will.
"Child, why have you tears in your
eyes?" he asked, in low, husky tones.
Then, without pausing for answer, he
went on: Retire into the house,
daughter. wish 20 speak 10 Mr.. Con-
way. Change your habit il you wish.
do not think will be able to ride with
you this morning"
"Oh. father, you are i'll" Florence
exclaimed. in deep concern. What IS
81? Do come with me into tie house
and let me do something for YOU" In
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

Cheyenne is enjoying a building
boom.
Perry capitalists are building a
creamery.
The Usage Indians will soon have
another payment.
Oklahoma City's cotton compress Is
nearing completion.
The Santa Fe is putting in extensive
switches at Ponca City.
A new postoffice has been established
at Kelso, Cherokee nation.
Wire fence cutters in the Chickasaw
Nation are being arrested.
A wholesale jewelry house has been
established at Oklahoma City.
Cheyenne county claims to have corn
that will yield 100 bushels to the acre.
A man named Hogan was arrested in
Norman for counterfeiting a few days
ago.
Jim Hunter, a negro boy while in
swimming near Tyron Saturday was
drowned
Mrs. Jessie Cornelius of Oakland was
struck by lightning one day last weel;
and killed.
]. p. Baden of Winfield, Kansas, has
lust completed Co 600 bushel elevator
at Newkirk.
l. is saidthat a Cherokee ildge called
court the other day and adjourned for
l 1000 years.
Shawnee will vote on the question of
issuing schoolhouse bonds to the ex-
tent of ss, 600 or $4,000.
1t is said that Jim Cook, brother of
the famous Bill Cook, the outlaw, is in
Cuba with the rough riders.
The Kiowa Coal company's property
at south McAlester has been attached.
Its liabilities are about $4,000
George Barnett OF Oklahoma county
has been left SIS, 200 in cash by an un-
Gle who recently died at Rock Island,
| Illinois.
Postmaster Beidler OF Oklahoma
| City is going TO Honduras, to try gold
mining, after he turns over his office
| TO his successo".
Last Sunday morning young man
named Hitchcock, aged Is years, was
drowned while bathing in the South
Canadian near Noble.
Lieutenant Sidney Johnson Of Okla
homa City has been appointed as
mem Der of the general court martial
for the cavalry of the army corps.
All but 25 of the Usage Indians who
we're stricken from the annuity rolls,
have been restored. The 25 will be
compelled to leave the reservation.
The most disastrous effect produced
bv the Curtis bill will be upoa the cat.
tlemeu who have thousands of acres o.
land under fence for grazing purposes
John A. McFadden who wanted tC
be postmaster at Ponca City, is second
lieutenant OF company of volunteers
now being organized at South McAles
ter.
Charles A. Dow of Pond Creek hai
been appointed member of the terri
ritoriaI board of pharmacy, to succeed
Boston Wilson, whose term has ex
pired.
Changes in Indian Territory post
offices have been made as follows
Dwight Choctaw Nation, JaEe McCur
tain; Harishorne, Choctaw Nation
Frank Ungtes.
What paralyzed the spaniards a
Santiago was that the Oklahoma fel
lows kept coming just like there wa
100 acres right over on the Other sid'
of the trenches
%he Cheyenne Sunbeam contains Il
announcements of candidates for of
fee in that county. The last candi
date 20 announce is named Dewey
Wonder If the name is his only quail
| tication
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11
An Easy Problem.

Would you," he said, after they had
been sitting there in the dark for a
long, long time, "be angry with me If
were 10 kiss you" She was silent
fora mornent. Then, In tones the mean
ing of which was not TO be mistaken.
she replied; "Why doi you suppose
turned down the light an hour and a
half ago?" And yet he wondered. poor
fool, how other young men who had
started far in the rear were able to
pass him in the race of life5-Cleveland
Leader.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

THE Washington correspondent on
the New York Evening Post said that
President Mckinley had decided that
all prisoners of war hereafter captured
shall be returned to Spain, and that
the Spanish soldiers on territory ac-
luired by the United States, whether
through peace, cession or through war,
shall be transported. No objection Is
made to the volunteers in arms against
this country, the sentiment in Wash
ington being that the latter may be
converted into good citizens There is
a natural distrust of Spanish ''regu-
lars" however.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

grown rapidly and has workers in
nearly every state. While in no man
ner antagonistic TO the Red Cross, it
differs from that society in that it is
distinctively national in its purposes,
instead of international. 1t will care
for the American soldiers, sailors and
marines in the Philippines and render
aid to the widows and orphans of those
who are killed in battle or die of dis
ease. Its badge is n white bandage
crossed in blood-red field and sur
rounded by circle of blue combining
the red, white and blue of the stars
and stripes.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

loving way which was all her own
she drew his arm through hers.
The parent glanced down at the
beautiful upturned face with solicitous
love shining upon il, and his face lost
some Of its haggardness. He smiled
and replied: Il am not III, Florence;
only a trifle worried. Do as requested,
please"
In obedience she slowly withdrew,
sending back TO me an appealing
glance.
When she had gone l turned my gaze
upon the foth,r. There was no wonder
that Florence had expressed concern
for her parent. Even the 1nomentary
glimpse l had caught Of him on the
morning after my arrival showed me
a change. And now that closer in
spection was possible, the difference
Between the Mr.. Morley Of year ago
and the man now standing before me
was startlingly apparent. He certainly
looked like a sick man.
"You had better sit down, sir, said,
in commiseration iSr his weakness.
Mr.. Morley sank town upon a rustic
seat and | remained standing before
him, awaiting his words with emotions
alternating between hope and fear.
IL have lost somewhat of late
business reyerses," he murmured.
Then, suddenly fixing his eyes on my
face in a searching glance, he said:
MY daughter was weeping. What was
the reason? What did you say to her
to cause her tears?"
1T was her own tender heart that
caused her TO weep" replied, after a
pause, during which l considered what
answer l should make. For it did not
seem right to add any fresh trouble to
the already overburdened man.
He regarded me with a questioning
look, and l added: "She was sorry, sir.
that my innocence has not been estab-
lished. This was partly the cause for
her tears. l am deeply grateful for
her tender sympathy"
"Oh!" The hard lines of his face
relaxed; he drew q long breath. "She
thinks very highly of you, Conway"
Your words give Inc the keenest
pleasure, Mr.. Morley, ayd offer me an
opportunity to lay before you a sub
ject which may prove unpleasant" l
said, eagerly.
Mr.. Morley started; then a tremoT
ran over him. What was the matter
with the man that he seemed to take
alarm, first at my presence and now al
my words? If he was so bound up in
his daughter that he was fearful OF
having her leave him, even to marry the
man she loved, there seemed small hope
of obtaining his consent.
In the fear that l should lose my love
after all, 1 poured out my earnest
words.
Mr.. Morley, 1 want Florence to bt
my wife. There is no use mincing mat
ters; the simple fact is, must have
her. She loves me, and my love for heI
is part of life itself. VIII you not give
your consent?"
To my disappointment he lodged the
question altogether
why are you here?" he asked.
"Here?"
"Yes. Why did you come toNelson
ville?"
ITO find rest and quiet and peace; tC
escape peoples cruel tongues" 1 ex
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11
Governor narne. In Omaha.

Governor Barnes left Guthrie Mon
day for Omaha, 20 inspect the Okla
homa exhibit and arrange for the OBJ
servance of "Oklahoma Day" for which
September l6 has been designated by
the exposition officials. The governor
on that occasion will be accompanied
by his military staff. An unusually
lew rate will be made by the railroads
to permit OF large attendance from
the territory.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

SECRETARY ALGER has instructed the
war department officials to begin the
work OF preparing for the military oc-
cupation of Cuba 1t is estimated that
at least $4,000 American soldiers will
have to be sent to the island soon after
peace is declared. They will have to
garrison all the cities and towns until
the form of government to be allowed
the Cubaus is created and in running
order. 1t is proposed to use in garri-
son duty volunteer soldiers who have
not yet had taste of military life
outside of the great peace camps at
Chickamauga and Camp Alger.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

A PARTY of naval officers, anxious
20 see the effect of the four or five
bombardments of the defenses of the
harbor of Santiago de Cuba by the
feet under Admiral Sampson, made n
two days tour of the batteries and one
of the officers said; "Over 81, 600, 900
worth of ammunition thrown at the
batteries defending Santiago harbor
was absolutely harmless in its effect,
SO far as the reducing of the batteries
was concerned, and while it may have
given the Spaniards wholesome re-
spect for us, it simply bore out the
fact that it is a waste of time and
money to lombard earthworks."
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

oS the receipt at Honolulu Of the
news of the annexation of the Hawaii
an islands the banks commenced TO use
the war revenue stamps on checks and
drafts, consignment having been
sent down on the Coptic. Spectators
Immediately began TO corner the sup
ply of Hawaiian coins and postage
stamps, which are sire TO be Of value
in a few years
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

Near Waynoka is race of giants.
MIR. Hotchkiss is six feet four inches;
his eldest son, Jesse, is six feet six
inches; Clarence, the next, is six feet
FIVE sinches. and Sidney, ten years
old, is over five feet. George w. Fer
guson is six feet two; W. IL. Olmstead
Is six feet two and a half; Mr.. Dew is
six feet three. All are neighbo-lng
farmers
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

Cowboys found the badly decom-
posed body of a man partly buried
near the old NJ ranch in Beaver county
a few days ago. There was nothing
to identify the body in any way, but
the indications all point to a murder
for robbery.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11
Two Rrotb.rs Drowned.

Cloud Chief Herald: On Monday
last telegram was received in this
city, requesting that notice be given
w. +. Couch at Salem, that his two
boys were drowned. The telegram
was dated at Higgi ins, Texas, aud 1t is
probable that the boys were drowned
in the treacherous Canadian.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

Mrs. L. Cantwell Of Maud, was bitten
by a skunk several days ago. She was
taken 10 Norman to try the virtue of
the Chesney maidstone. The stone was
applied 20 the wound and adhered T2
hours. The use Of the stone was re-
sorted 10 after everything else had
failed and the case seemed hopeless
The wounded arm had swollen TO twice
its natural size. Hopes are now en-
tertained that the lady will recover.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11
Run over by Freight Train

J. G. Casio was run over and killed
by a freight train about two miles
north of Cameron, l. A., on the Frisco
railroad, Saturday. Casio was crossing
on the railroad bridge across James
Fork creek. lie was hard of hearing
and it is supposed did not hear the APP
preaching tram. He was terribly
manpled
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11
Imnortan, nrcI.snn hr Jndre nnrrer.

An important decision has been
made by Judge Burwell in the district
court at Oklahoma City, in which he
held that the probate courts in Okla
homa nave no power TO appoint re-
ceivers, even IL the district court
Judge is absent from his district. The
case viii probably be carried to the
supreme court, where its affirmation
would invalidate the territorial law
on this subject and the acts of many
receivers who have been appointed by
probate judges.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

JUDGE TULEY, of the circuit court in
Chicago, ruled that express companies
must pay the internal revenue stamp
on all packages offered for shipment;
that the law expressly provides that
the person issuing the receipt shall
affix the stamp
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

The large force of men at work ia
the big cut on the St. Louis 4 Okla.
homa right OF way in the Creek hills
has finished the work and the laying
OF steel is pl ogressing rapidly. Trains
ere this, are running from Sapulpa TO
Stroud.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

A GREAT expansion of the tank drama
is to take place at Madison Square
Garden, New York A huge basin
holding 100000 gallons Of water is
under construction which is to be the
scene Of novel fights reproduced from
the present war. The fleets will be
composed of accurate working models
Of battleships, cruisers aud torpedo
boats, varying from - to % sect in
length.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

Pouca City Courier; Mrs. Lee Her
man received a telegram from Seattle,
Washington, informing her of The fact
that she had recently fallen heir 10
$780, 200. The legacy was bequeathed
to her by an uncle who had resided in
Seattle for a number of years.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

A SINGLE stone lis feet long, ten feet
square at one end aud four feet square
at the other has been successfully cut
from the sandstone quarries at Hough-
ton Point, Wis. 1t is supposed to be
the largest monolith ever quarried.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

In an effort to show the benefits
that would accrue to the common
people By European war would-be
economist of the old world naively
opines that the resultant mortality
would relieve the congestion of over
populated manufacturing centers and
thus do away with the over-supply of
toilers and the ruinons competition
for wages now existing.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

Two boys named Church and Hutch
iDson, were arrested Tuesday at Per-
kins by the eity marshal with a stolen
horse aud buggy In their possession.
The thieves were placed in jail at
Newkirk.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

ACCORDING to correspondent Of the
St Louis Globe Democrat, of the sOO,-
900 inhabitants of Porto Rico 200, 600
live in cities. The industries of the
island are almost entirely agricultural.
But there are few farming localities of
the United States corresponding in di-
mensions to this island which can show
such a collection of cities and towns.
Yet this territory, less than 100 miles
in length and one-third that in width,
has three cities of from 20, 600 20 30, 900
population, dozen above 5000 and Is
or 90 towns of 1000 and over. The
Porto Rieans prefer to live in towns
rather than in isolated farm houses.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11
Tactful.

TITS always policy to hugh at poor
joke" says the Manayunk Philosopher.
IF You don't, the man who tells il may
give II 10 yon over again, thinking you
have missed the point."-Philadelphis
Record.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

MARGARET BEAN recently died at St
Louis. She weighed over $50 pounds
and a special coffin had TO oe made IN
which to place the corpse
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

Prompt Action. - Minnie Papa in.
formed me that he was very much opposed
to George" Violet-"And what did you
say% Minnie-"I notified papa that inter
yention would mean war. Puck.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11
A New Countersign.

"Let me in, dearie," he said, rather un
steadily, at $50 a. IN.
Repeat the sentence; 'Schley simply
swiped Cervera of the sea- first" she re
piled from the upper window.-Philadelphia
North American.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11
CURRENT COMMENT.

TT Is estimated from the present rate
of receipts that the new war taxes
will produce a revenue Of sl75, 600, ,o09
"A wear.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

The skins Of animals were the earliest
form Of money, 80 We are told. No doubi
skunk,ski was considered scent-pieee
L. A. w. bulletin.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

REFERRING 10 the sickness among
Gen. Skaters troops, Surgeon General
Sternberg said that it is the history of
yellow fever that it spreads rapidly,
and having once got started in the
camp is sure TO infect many soldiers
All new armies are subject to fever,
especially typhoid. This is due to the
change of climate and mode of life OF
the soldiers Even where the water is
pure cases arise. Soldiers buy milk
and other things peddled about the
camps. Often these foods cause sick.
ness. Another feature he mentioned
~ss the indifferent care the me,a took
Of themselves when they join the army.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-11

AS a fitting climax 10 an eccentric
life it was announced the other day
that Edwin p. Kelly, of Merchantyille,
Pa, who died a short time ago, had
left his body to the university of Penn
sylvaRia, 10 be nummified for the sake
of science. Kelly, who lived TO be "a
years of age, had contended, the Phil
adelphia Record says, that it was pos
sible for a man to exist upon a mini
mum of food. He recently claimed to
have discovered the secret of longevity,
whereby anyone might live to the cen
tury mark. Then he died. He pre-.
scr.bed for himself a special diet, al.
ways cooking and weighing his food.
Hutchinson gazette., 1898-10-13
Madrld Business Mon Moot.

MADRID, Oct. ga large meeting OF
business men was held here yesterday,
After number Of violent speeches
had been made regarding the govern.
ment's conduct OF affairs, the meeting
adopted series Of resolutions aiming
at the improvement OF the economic
situation, including the withdrawal OF
permission to tho Bank OF Spain to
Increase its note issue by $500, 900, 900
pesctas, the payment OF the interest to
foreign debt holders in pesctas and
not in francs, large reductions in the
public expenditure, including the pen.
sions, the closure OF the military
schools for the next ten years, the re-
duction OF the officers pay and a vote
in aid Of the sufferers from the war.
Hutchinson gazette., 1898-10-13
Hos a Gay Old bridegroom.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Oct. ga
marriage license was issued yesterday
by Recorder Lusk to Philip Blank and
Miss Mandalia lIickam, both Of Rus
sellville, Cole county, Blank is SO
years of age and his bride is 20. They
are to be married at Russcllville to-
day. Blank is q wsll.to-do farmer
and land owner, and has recently had
somewhat of stormy matrimonial
experience, as he was divorced from
one wife last July. The wife from
whom he parted at that time was half
a century the junior OF her liege lord,
and led him merry dance until tho
courts freed him from her.
Hutchinson gazette., 1898-10-13
THEY MUST HURRY.
spanish Not to No Permitted to Delay
Evacuation.

Evacuation.
WAsmIoToN, Oct s,-Presl lent Mo.
Kinley has cabled the United States
military commission at Porto Rico
that the island must be evacuated by
the Spanish forces on or before octo.
Der lS, and intimating that the Span,
lsh commissioners DO 30 informed. In
case OF tho failure Of the Spanlards tc
complete the evacuation by that date
the United States commissioners are
directed TO take possession OF and OK,
orcise all OF the functions Of govern.
ment, and, In case II Is found TO be
impossible TO secure transportation for
the Spanish troops by October ls, they
may be permitted TO 90 into temporary
quarters until transports can be So
cured TO take them to Spain.
This fact was developed at yester.
days cabinet meeting, and II was also
stated that, from this time forward, q
more vigorous policy would be pursued
with respect TO the evacuation OF
Cuba The President has notified the
the United States evacuation commits.
sion at Havana that the spNniarda
would be expected TO have evacuated
the island by December /, with n
strong intlmation that in case of fail
ure the United States would brook no
further delay, but Immediately there.
after take possession of tho govern
ment.