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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-30

Why pay zoe to 25c for fruit trees
when you can get the same trees at
Ardmore Nursery at &c to10c? t-oct'l5
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-30
THE MERCHANTS $500 CASH PRIZE FUNIy

In launching e
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Territory
public that shall
OF December
n the Indian territory this
is
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be
the
shall
tiled together
shall de
shall entitled th
the
each
$500 shall
be
Dry Shoes W. A. Payne
Madden. Sykes & Co r I Dallas.
Daube. w. A Gillian
j. A. Leaherwood G Crosby.
Crawford. r.. Wymore
&
J. Il & &
Racket Store. J Lloyd
Baltimore Racket W. H. Utley
/. W.
Coll Market
Bros
J b. L Johnson. Saislery ALL Har
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
Easy to Believe.

An inspector was watching a gang
Of men clear the snow from New
York street. There were some dozen
men, says the Evening Post, all work
ing indifferently, getting in each others
way, or standing idle until the fore.
man "went" for them. One, however,
was working in a different manner.
THAT is Pat Connelley's cart" said
the inspector, "and that Is Pat"
He pointed to sturdy little Irish.
man, who buried and lifted big shoy.
el with the precision Of a machine.
When his cart was good and full. he
received two tickets for it instead of
one because II was double load. hard
packed. He drove briskly away, leay.
ing other carts that had come I'D be.
fore him still waiting to be filed.
''That is Pat Connelley," repeated
the inspector, thoughtfully. He has
been a day-laborer all his life, and VET
he is worth a small fortune. To my
knowledge he owns sixty thousand dol.
lars worth Of property, free Of debt"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
Crime Among Educated.

Indeed the number of crimes COM
mitted by the highly educated is an
alarming feature of the situation. The
list of defaultnig bookkeepers, bank
tellers, clerks, and college graduates
constantly lengthens, rejecting lurid
light upon the theories of those who
attempt to account for the origin of all
sin, vice, and crime by ignorance.
Those who attribute all crime to intem-
perance are also silenced, since many
prevalent crimes are incompatible with
that vice, for they require the keenest
intellects, the most concentrated atten-
ton. 1t is noteworthy, also, that rep
resentatives of the clerical, the legal,
and the medical professions are furnish
ing an increasing number of crimes of
dishonesty, violence, and pollution of
domestic life.-From James M. Buck
ley's 'The Present Epidemic OF Crime"
in the November Century.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27

and how happy they intended to be, lit
tie knowing or realizing what a shadow
was hanging above them, even at that
moment.
While Roger and the girl he loved with
heart and soul sat thus upon the old log,
the sound of heavy footsteps close at
hand came to their ears. The two lovers
sprang like frightened deer to their feet
and as they did so Roger heard fierce
nvective uttered in low, deep voice.
Standing within ten feet OF the two
lovers was an elderly man, one who had
evidently reached the age OF three-score
years, as was indicated by his iron-gray
hair and beard. the former of which fell
upon his shouldes yet it was plain to be
seen that his iron constitution had re-
sisted the ravages Of time and that he
was as hale and hearty as most men at
forty.
His countenance would have been a
remarkable one at any time, but seen
just then, contorted with the feeling of
anger that seemed to possess his SOUL II
was face that Roger would never for
get to his dying day.
Roger Darrell had not seen him for
HOre tnHH HlteeH years, Dut SoIile lntui-
/ tive power seemed to tell him that he
was now face to face with the man who
had refused to forgive his father, even
on his death bed-Lawrence Richmond.
The tableau remained unbroken for
more than full minute. and then it was
the old gentleman who made the trs,
move.
"Ahaw he exclaimed, almost kissing
the words through his clenched teeth
while his hand tightened its grasp upon
his cane. "a light breaks in upon me. II
is easy to understand now why your AZ
ternoons have been so we'll taken up thai
you have had no time to spare with me
And you. a Richmond, betray the trust
put in you. For shame. Carol, fol
shamew
The young girl tried to stammsr su
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
CHAPTER l.

From the towers on top Of Darrell
Chace, looking in three directions, one
might gaze upon the broad domain that
now was the inheritance Of Roger Oar
rel.
A year previous his father had died,
leaving all to his son. Before and after
that sad event the young man had trav-
eled over most of the known world, but
at last, weary Of wandering, he had come
back to his native land, and once more
trod the domain that had been in the
family for generations.
On three sides could be seen the broad
stretch of rich upland that called him
master; over the avenue Of elms Of the
ivy-mantled walls Of Richmond Terrace.
How well Roger remembered spending
half his boyhood days in the strange
manor house. His father and Lawrence
Richmond had been bosom friends, and
this intimacy had continued until Roger
was over twelve years Of age. Then
some trifing dispute about a boundary
line arose, and. both being men Of pas
sionate tempers, it had waxed warmer
until 1t assumed the proportions Of a
family feud
The families were separated, and never
to this day had Roger Darrell set loot
upon Richmond property. When his faith
er lay dying, he would have bridged over
the chasm Of hate, but Lawrence Rich
mOnd was either away, or else refused
to grant the request, Roger never knew
which.
Some years before, the young man had
heard that the whole Of Richmonds s
family had been swept away by pesti-
lence while in the South, and that the
bereaved old man had shut himself up in
his manor, refusing to see any one but
the servants.
There were few who knew Roger Oar
rel had returned to the house of his an
cestors; they believed him still to be
travelling in foreign lands, and the young
heir made no attempt to undeceive them
He had no desire for company, but had
come home for rest.
The day was bright and lovely. Wan
dering through the brave old forest that
stretched out for miles back of the two
plantations, the young master of Dare
Ohace came upon the prettiest scene OF
q lifetime spent among what have been
termed the beauty spots Of the world.
Upon the bank of picturesque little
brook that sang noisily as 1t wended Its
way through the forest, young girl sat
with her book in her lap, but with heI
eyes fastened upon little skye terrier
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27

and yet tacit understanding seemed to
rest between them to the effect that at
certain hours Carol was wont to frequent
this place, and that he should find her
there.
That night Roger Darrell. pacing up
and down the avenue Of elms, was think
ing of the young girl, and trying to pic
ture her in his mind. One would think
from his manner, and the style Of his
mutterings, that he was deciding a
weighty question.
II am q villain. II seek to gain her
love with this secret in my life. How
the good people here would shun me, II
they only knew the truth. l am sorry L
came now, sorry ventured to be 80
rash, but, having risked all, am not the
man to turn back. I shudder to think
what would be the result, IL exposure
came when 1 had won her love-7had
grown to think dearly of her myself.
| Heaven prevent it."
| As the steward Of the great estate, Oar
rel Chace, the young man wooed and won
Carol Richmond. She had led some
what lonely life, and he had dawned
upon it like the prince in fairy tale.
To her he was all the world. Her love
was not demonstrative, but it would live
through time TO eternity. Changes might
come, bringing sorrow in their train, but
the love Of Carol Richmond, once gained
would last forever.
Roger Darrell should have been the
happiest Of mortals, as, standing in God:
temple, the forest, he and Carol plighted
their troth; in the sweet, hopeful future
it should be leach for the other through
time and eternity"
Although he had decided that the past
must not come between him and Carol
yet there were times when a fearfu
dread seized upon him with such force
as to make him shudder.
What if she should learn the truth ir
some way; would she not hate, despis'
and loathe him? Was ever man placed
in such fearful dilemma? Duty lay OF
one side, love on the other. He closet
his eyes, and blindly rushed on to hi
fate. ...
1t was in the latter part Of July, ant
for the time of year the weather wa
delicious. Roger and Carol were seatet
on an old log in the picturesque forest
watching the antics of little Fido, ant
looking through the green aisles of tn
romantic woods.
They had been engaged over a weel
now, and on this very day Roger hat
decided to disclose his personality to hi
betrothed. They talked of the future
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27

which was performing all manner OF an
tics upon the opposite side of the stream.
Indeed, the first intimation he had of
her presence was the girlish laugh. so
clear and silvery, like the notes Of a
true bell, with which she had greeted
some escapade of the little animal.
Afterward, when he looked back to
this time, Roger Darrell realized that his
heart had gone out to this girl then and
there, even before he had exchanged u
word with her.
He had seen much Of life, but what
ever strange may have befallen him, Rog-
er Darrell had never loved before. 1t
was long time before he would ac-
knowledge the truth, even to himself, but
II seemed that from the very minute he
gazed upon that face, the misanthropic
ideas engendered by lonely life vanish
ed as IL touched by magician's wand,
and all the earth appeared beautiful
They soon became friends. There was
something intensely attractive about
Roger Darrell. He was strikingly hand
some. talented, and. besides, had an air
Of sincerity about him that must have
caused respect from every one who was
not deadly foe.
1t made him vince little when he
learned just before they separated that
her home was at Richmond Terrace. hut
he understood that she was niece of tn,
old gentleman. for had he not lost his
whole family when in the South?
1t came about that Carol Richmond be
lieved him to be the steward OF Dare
Chace. for, like the neghbors. she firm
ly understood the young master to b,
still abroad. s,I ..I..
Some time passed before Roger realized
this mistake on her part, and then 1t hat
gone so far that he decided to let things
take their own course. though he woul'
not say a single word to add to the de
ception she unwittingly practiced upor
herself.
There was no agreement to meet again
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
foods Jarsapdrilla
and Pills

Eradicate it, positively and absolute
ly, This statement is based on tho
thousands of permanent cures these
medicines have wrought.
my daughter had scrofula, with eleven
sores on her neck and about her ears Hoods
ssrsaparilla was highly recommended and
she took 1t and was cured. She IL now In
GOOD health" MRS. J. Il. JONES, Parker
City, Ind.
Hoods Sarsaparllia promises 20
cure and keeps tho promise.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
Turkish Proverbs.

With patience the sour grapes be.
come sweet and the mulberry Ial
satin, ,5.U......
By the time the wise man gets mar.
ried the fool has grown-up children.
Give swift horse to him who tell,
the truth, so that as soon as he hs,
told it he may ride and escape.
Be not 80 severe that you are blamed
for it, nor 30 gentle that you are
trampled upon for it.
If you have to gather thorns, do It
by the strangers hand.-Mary A. Ml-
son in "In Lighter Vein" in the No
vember Century. s'.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
A Foolish Question.

(Which" she asked, "would -,
rather have, immortality or riches,S' SOu
GLOW can you ask" he returned
proudly, drawing himself up to his ful
height, when you know that 7 m om
writing popular novels" Cbiosaa
Record Herald. sO
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
Newport.

Jaundice-I see by the papers th,.
Newport is likely to be abandoaass 'uas
shortly. ''eo
Bilious = Shortly? Great soo..,
Can Newport be more abandoned thu tb..
it has been for the last ten vea,a9 ,1ai
Town Topics.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
CHAPTER II.

The action of the old gentleman was 50
aggressive that Roger instinctiveIy fell
back a pace before the threatening cane,
but he speedily recovered, and faced the
enraged man calmly. ,.
Believe me, Mr.. Richmond, declare
to you on my honor as gentleman"
Honor! A Darrell speak Of honor!
Come, now, that is too good, young man."
The blood leaped into Rogers face at
this insult. A younger man would have
paid the penalty Of his rashness on the
spot. Lawrence Richmond's age caused
the young man to hold his impulse in
check.
"Mr. Richmond, you and my father
were enemies, but at his death he would
have had you with him 80 that he might
have asked your pardon for his share of
the difference existing between you two.
Whether you ever received his message,
or not, do not know, but you gave no
sign He is in his grave now, and l, his
only son, have given you no reason to
hate me. Then why should we not be
friends? There was a time when you
dandled Roger Darrell upon your knee;
will you. now refuse to even clasp his
hand"
"Friends! almost shouted the old man
in his ungovernable rage, for he possess
ed fearful temper. "I tel you hate
your name; hate your face; hate even
the sight of your presence. Go from
here, and never let my daughter see your
hateful countenance again. Touch your
hand? Sooner would I clasp a viper
whose fangs were laden with poison.
Once for all, Roger Darrell, let me tell
you we can never be friends; we shall be
enemies to the death. l am "a man Of
iron will, as perhaps you know. Carol,
look your last on this man who would
have caused you to weep tears of blood;
then come with me-"
For one minute they stood looking iuto
each others face; then the savage old
man wheeled, and, still retaining his hold
of Carols wrist, walked away with a
vigor that was surprising, considering
his age, and yet which stamped his
words true; he was a man of iron will.
Slowly Roger made his way home, but
the broad domain over which he had so
lately gloated as the home to which he
would bring his bonny bride had lost all
it's charms for him.
| Hardly had he passed from Carols
sight, down the forest aisle, before the
bushes rustled not far away, and fe-
male form thrust itself into view, a girls
face, with the largest black eyes imagin.
able, which were flashing with mingled
fires. Her sudden and weird appearance
startled Roger, and caused him to spring
back out Of her way.
She passed swiftly on, muttering vehe
mently to herself, but Roger was SC
deeply absorbed in his own sad love af
fair that, having recovered from his sur
prise, he paid no further attention tc
her.
He did not see the girl suddenly turn
cast upon him the intensest freight OF
those flashing eyes, nor hear her awfu
threat.
''The blow is falling, Roger Darrell. ant
it shall be the hand Of the despised gyps,
that sends the poisoned dart into you
heart. Pain and. trouble-they shall
come to you through Barbara Merriles. (.
Cro be continued.I
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
Unsportsmanllke.

First Chaffeur-Puffer ought to b.
put out of the auto club; he's no true
sportsman.
; Second Chaffeur-Why, what's The
matter with Puffer?
First Chauffeur He runs people
down promiscuously without even toct
ing horn. A regular pot-hunter.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
Future Anticipated.

"Helen is pretty bright girl"
Sin what way?"
"Why, last night I told her she had
her head on my shoulder"
"What did she say, old man?'
"Why, she said that was nothing to
what 1 would have on. my shoulders
when I got married. Chicago News.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
Physiological Error.

cit says in dis paper dat feller Ea
broke out O. Jail was shot through d,
v-i-t-a-l-s. Wot does dat mean?"
Through de victuals. Dey must
have plugged him in de stumick."
"But dey had chased him two day.
an he hadn't had not in to eat."
"Den de papers wrong. 1t ougha
said he was shot trough de appetite.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
Circumstances Alter Cases.

"The boys are throwing stones at a
poor peddler."
"Outrageous!''
"That's what think. {" ...,,
"Whose boys are they?"
"Yours," +" .r ..
"Oh, we'll, boys will be boys. Let
the children play."-Chicago Post.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27

reople WITH GOOD plood possess strong,
steady nerves and are blest with good
appetites and digestion, and enjoy
sound, refreshing sleep. II we could
always maintain the purity of the
blood then we might enjoy perpetual
health, but it becomes infected and
poisoned and most Of the ills that afflict
humanity and undermine the constitu-
ton are caused by an impoverished
or polluted condition of this vital fluid.
When the blood is diseased the skin
loses its healthy appearance, and the
complexion, its freshness and beauty
and becomes red and rough and full Of
pimples and splotches. Itching, scaly
eruptions, blackheads, boils and rashes
break out upon the body when the
blood Is too poor or too thin and acid.
and is not supplying proper nourish-
ment to the system. Debility, poor
appetite, bad digestion, restless sleep
and nervousness more often come from
sluggish, impure blood than any other
cause. To build up the blood, restore
and nutritious again Is the only rations
get rid of skin troubles. There il mo r
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
DisRraced.

First New Yorker-What has becop,
of Delaney? I haven't seen him 70,
an age. .. .r III
+ Second New Yorker-Oh, he was run
over by a street car in Philadelphis.
First New Yorker-What disgrace,
Smart Set. o..
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
Irresistible Combination.

Miss White-so yo' finally let d,
Sam Coal kiss yo'?
Miss Snow-Ya-as; de way he .rp.
fyed All jist couldn't hep it. He nid N
ef Ah'd low him to kiss me lebben
times he'd be in de sebbent' hebbpn
foh forty-foh minits.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
UnweIcome Advice.

Fortune Teller Ito gaily dressed oirn
Your husband will be poor man.
unless ..u.
Maiden (eagerly)-Unless whats
Fortune Teller-"You dress mn,
economically after marriage than you vow
do now. London Tit-Bits. ''
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
The Wisdom of Il.

"Silence in man gives him repu-
tation for wisdom"
Every properly; it indicates that the
man has wisdom enough to know when
to keep his mouth shut. baltimore
Herald,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27

clTc Permanently cured. no fits or nervousness
TIIO after first days of DR.. lines Great Nerve
Restorer Send for Free 92 trial bottle and trease
DR.. 4. H Kline, Ltd 9u Arch ST.. Philadelphia, Pa
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
Scr0fuid
"a ;o commonly inherited.

Few are entirely free from It.
Pale, weak, puny children are
afflicted with it in nine cases out Of
ten, and many adults suffer from it.
Common indications are punches In
the neck, assesses, cutaneous erup-
tions, infamed eyelids, sore ears,
ricketts,, catarrh, wasting, and general
debility.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27

Iwss In wrstohed health; ny pio@
was In bad order, my gums p''as
very much liberated. Ibegan sn,I
offs. 8. g., and in . remarkably sn0.'
time was sound and well. MY ~
tito increased wonderfully sna "
food agreed with mo. ! think W.
hno family medicine. .o,
MRS. n. B. DAvDoo''
Aookmart, oa.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27

Mothers will hnd Mrs. winslows 'sootNr,
syrup the best remedy to use for their childoss
the teething season. N''A
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
some excuse, but he would not listen 10

some excuse, but he would not listen 10
her.
Hush! do not make the matter worse
by attempting to explain. You have de-
ceived me, and nothing can undo that.
Still, it might have been worse, and
may yet forgive this lover, who is too
much Of a craven to seek you in your
fathers home. Turn around, young man.
and let me see your face. My eyes are
not what they used to be, and you have
held your head low, as il your soul rec
ognized the wrong you have been doing
my daughters fair name in these clan
destine meetings. II you be man,
raise your head, sir, and look me in the
eyes"
His tone was insulting, considering the
fact that he was addressing proud man,
and the wealthiest land owner for many
miles around. Roger knew that an cx-
plosion was at hand, but he was now
nerved to meet it. He removed his hat
and with manly dignity stood before the
old gentleman. There was no reason
why he should be ashamed because he
loved the daughter Of his deadly enemy,
and yet a cold chill seemed to pass over
his heart, as he saw the look that mp
peared upon Lawrence Richmond's face.
The sneer that had accompanied HIS
words gave way to look Of implacable
hate and savage fury.
"You are other than l believed" he
finally gasped, rather than spoke.
II am Roger Darrell" replied the young
man, simply.
"Then you are my bftterest foe. You
thought to strike a blow at my heart, by
stealing my pet daughter, but heaven
has thwarted you, you villain" grated he.
as one hand grasped Carols wrist and
drew her to him, while with the other he
shook his heavy cane in Rogers face.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27
GOOD BLOOD
SPEAKS FOR ITSELF

You know when rich red blood is coursing through \s
the veins, for shows In the brightness NWk
Beauty BEAU ian and Seatnsss 81 the the smooth fair 1
that impas strength and the body and In %
aud vgo Good blood Is the foundation Of good health
to be physically and mentally kept un
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-11-27

For three years I had Tettef o. y y
hands. Part OF tho time tne oi'
was in tho form Of running 'U ,
very painful and causing mo % 4.
discomfort. -Four doctors seia
Tetter had progressed too ia ~
cured, and they could do nothistaI r
mo. I took only three bottles o. o's =,
and was completely CURED. mn ~,
ffteen years ago, and ! hsvs I'M
since seen any sign Of my OLD 0cs s.VSs
MRS. L. B. JAohDvs'
os7 a.. Paul st., Kansas CitJA-