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we Pay For Lessons.

Every purchaser OF the Story & Clark
pianos IN these first three Carloads may
Sc ect whichever teacher or music
school preferred and the bill for six
months tuition of one of the family will
be paid by us tor account of the StOry &
CLARK Piano Company.
Wha ever tex books are needed in
the course f the tution will be furnish
ed gratis by the Eilers Piano Houee for
t. Story & Clark Company.
And last, but not asst, Mr.. Story has
promised to send each buyer If one Ct
these Story & Clark pianos a fine music
cabinet as a present next Christmas.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-28

An exasperated cry fell from Stur-
gis' lips. Recklessly he threw himself
forward, raising the six-shooter to a
level with his eyes.
There was no blood on Nate Darrel's
hands. In his whole career he had
never found it necessary to protect his
life by taking another's.
His ready wit and his wonderful
strength-which his slight form in
manner belied-had times out of mind
been his bulwarks of self-defense He
had horror of bloodshed and carried
a revolver in humble demonstration of
the theory that leads great nations to
build great navies-hoping to make the
arbitrameTt of war still more remote.
BY coming to Sandy Bar in quest of
Murgatroyd he had faced an issue at
direct variance with his incinations
He was well aware that fatalities were
almost certain to result; if he were
the victim, no aching void would be
left in the world, while if Murgatroyd
tell the cause of humanity would be
advanced.
But he wanted no exchange of shots
with Sturgis. He had threatened, but
1t was with the forlorn hope of avoid
ing a clash.
AS the irate blackleg plunged for
ward, Darrell threw himself to one side.
At that precise moment a shot rang
out from some point at Darrel's rear,
a bullet famed his cheek and Sturgis,
with an agonized cry, tossed his hands
in the air, reeled and fell face down
ward on the sidewalk.
Darrell was stunned by the sudden
ness of the tragedy. In second he
had whirled to look back up the street,
but saw no one. Then he did the
worst thing possible for himself by
fastening to the PROSTATE form and
making an examination.
Sturgis was already dead. The bullet
had penetrated his heart and stream
of blood flowed from the wound and
formed a pool beneath him.
The shot and the tortured cry of the
dying man had aroused the people.
From the dance hall they came on a
run, and from Hawkbill's and other
resorts a half-drunken mob charged
for the scene.
Darrell was found standing over
Sturgis revolver in hand. Sturgis was
dead and the habitues of Hawkbill's
knew that Sturgis and Darrell had
quarreled at cards.
Only one inference was possible,
Darrell drew it as quickly as those
around him.
Where's the marshall" he asked,
his voice perfectly steady.
His hand tightened a little on the
revolver and he retreated slowly until
his back was against the wall of the
nearest building, the half circle Of
threatening faces in front
I'VE don't need the marshal" said
Cliff, savagely. Jack Sturgis is dead
and you're the one that killed him.
Do we need the marshal, boys?"
He appealed to the crowd. A snarl-
ing negative passed through the ranks
of the crowd and the half circle be-
gan to contract.
Lro BE Continued
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-28
CHAPTER III.

BARRELS GAME AT HAWKBILL'S.
Properly equipped with a stony dis
regard for human greed and frailty
any observer could have lotered in
Hawkbills on and after ten D. m. and
been certain of exciting entertainment
A philosopher of another school Nigh
have seen more than enough to point
moral and adOrn tale and perhaps
have retreated with a discouraged
sense of mans inhumanity to man.
Darrell could be Indifferent and hard,
or sympathetic and yielding Deep in
his heart was ever a feeling that
stirred at another's misfortune and his
moods varied with the characters of the
players as well as with the play.
He stood close to a table facing the
door and dividing his attention be-
tween the fall of the cards and the
men who entered. An old, old game
Familiarity known as two pluck one"
was in progress wherein a pair of
merciess campaigners were taking
money from beardless and rash youth
who sat between them.
Cheating, on the part of the gam
blers, was constant and fragrant. But
the boy had eyes for only his own
cards and was playing with absorbed
and tremulous intensity.
They'll have headlines on me in
the eastern papers," he recklessly
ayerred, unless | make a big winning
tonight"
There's no telling when the luck
III turn" answered one of the gam
blers insinuatingly, shifting a cut"
with lightning quickness. ITS all
chance, you know. Up to now I've
won, but from this out it may be your
turn"
The youth clenched his teeth and
whttened, for he had a losers grudge
against a winners assumed superior
ity. He wagered the last of his money
"a dozen crisp bills marked with a
&C" in one corner.
He lost Rising from the table with
the quiet remark. I'm done, gentle
men," he walked steadily out into the
darkness, far beyond the glare of the
red lamps.
1t was the old story of the moth and
the flame. Darrell knew it we'll but
r vt so well that familiarity bred any
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-28
RUFUS CHOATE'S ADVICE.
ChOIoric Client Concluded 10 Follow
1t and There Was No Fur
ther Trouble.

1t seems always to have lain within
the power of the distinguished lawyer
and humorist. Rufus Choate, to lead
choleriC client from ways of anger
into the paths of peace. Just before
the war a southern gentleman was
dining with a friend in one of the best
hotels of Boston. He was of French
creole extraction, and his name was
Delacour, says a writer in LippincOtts
Magazine. The waiter was a colored
man, and the southerner gave his or
ders in very domineering fashion,
finding fault freely with what was put
before him and the way in which it
was served. Finally the waiter be-
came incensed and told Mr.. Delacour
to go to a place warm and remote.
The latter sprang furiously to his feet
and would have shot the offender dead
if he had not been restrained by his
wiser friend, who said:
You can't do that sort of thing
here. You will have to remember
where you are"
DO you suppose that | am going to
put up with such insolence and not
be revenged?" said the enraged man.
Certainly not. But do it by pro-
cess of law"
The landlord was first interviewed
and the waiter discharged. That was
not sufficient to satisfy the wounded
feelings Of Mr.. Delacour He asked
who was the best lawyer in the city,
and was told it was Rufus Choate.
Making his way to his office, he said:
"Mr. Choate. | want to engage you
in a case What will your retaining
fee be?"
About $50"
The check was made out and handed
over.
Now" said the lawyer what are
the facts of the case?"
He was told. Said Mr.. Choate.
thoughtfully:
81 know the United States law on
the subject well, and | know the law
of the commonwealth of Massachu-
setts, and | can assure you, sir, that
there is no power on earth strong
enough to force you to go to that
place if you don't want to go. And
if | were you wouldn't"
well said the sUutherner, accept
ing the situation, Il think I'll take
your advice" and they parted good
friends.
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THE CHINESE MANDARIN.

lie sits on the shelf by the little blue
clock.
And mods his head when it says tick,
tOCk,'
For tho not a word of English he knows,
Hes polite from his queue to the tips of
his toes.
There's far-away look in his slanting
eyes,
Is he dreaming l wonder. of SUMMER
skies,
OF cherry blooms and fragrant tea
In howery land across the sea?
or tail bamboos asway in the wind,
And a dark-eyed sweetheart left behind;
OF a golden moon and fretlies' glow,
And lanterns hung in branches low?
All me. who knows or who can tell
What sorrows in his bosom dwell"
But a dear, brave-hcarted little Chinee
Is this mandarin quaint from the land of
tea.
For he says not a word as he sits and
dreams
OF the music of birds and silver streams,
But hiding his grief from the little blue
clock,
Gaily mods when it says tick tock.'
--Olo Smith, in Good Housekeeping.
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thing but deeper and more consuming
pity.
He was at the youths back in time
to snatch a siX-shooter from his con-
vulsive hand.
Come, come" he said as the boy
gave a startled cry and turned on him.
Where is your manhood, young fell
low?"
Manhood" was the bitter response,
"ask the red, white and blue chips at
Hawkbills. Give me that, or by"
With plunge he sought to catch the
weapon and tear it from Darrels grasp.
"Softly!" warned the other, clutching
his hand. "If | get your money back
for you will you promise never to touch
another card so long as you live?''
who are you?" gasped the youth.
MY money is gone and am ruined.
How can you get it back for me?"
Follow me and you will find out.
AS to who | am, that is beside the
question. Have | your promise?'
Yes; but | should like"
Here's your revolver I'd throw it
away, if were you"
Darrell pushed the weapon into the
young mans hand, turned sharply and
retraced his steps to Hawkbills. The
two gamblers were still at table.
What Darrell purposed doing called
for skill and courage. Both qualities
were his and he sought the issue with
that airy confidence to which others
had often attributed his success.
1t was by meddling in a somewhat
similar way that he had earned the
hatred OF Murgatroyd. Yet that had
not cured him of the dangerous habit.
He had observed the gamblers care
fully. One was past middle age and
had iron gray hair and beard; the
other was but little older than the
man they had victimized.
well, Sturgis," the younger man
was saying as Darrell came up, ''if we
could find some one else with a roll
this nights work would break the rec
ord"
You're never satisfied, Cliff" re-
turned Sturgis, tossing off the contents
of glass just brought by a waiter
May I sit in with you, gentlemen?
inquired Darrell, pleasantly.
At that moment he looked the un-
sophisticated and ingenious eastern
gentleman, caring nothing for little
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NOW THEN, MY BUCK" CRIED A
VOICE WITH PASSION, WELL
SETTLE OUR DIFFERENCES MAN
TO MAN"
money and desirous only of Willing
away the time. AS he spoke, he dis
played large roll of bills.
Il had thought of quitting" said
Sturgis, shooting glance at his con-
federate, but still, if you want a
round, guess | could accommodate
you. Do you want to take hand?"
he added, careleSsly, to the other gam
bier.
Il might" returned Cliff, with ap-
parent reluctance. I'm not having
much luck tonight, though"
Three will make it more interest
ing" observed Darrell, dropping into
a chair that placed him so he could
still watch the entrance.
Thereupon the playing began, the
youth whose battle Darrell was fight
ing, approaching the table and watch
ing eagerly. Darrell allowed the two
harpies to win enough of his money
to give them confidence, then careless
ly proposed that they play for a stake
consisting of all the money they had
about them.
Certain of winning, the other two
agreed, and from that moment to the
end of the game Darrell showed him
self the veteran player he was. Stur-
gis purposely dealt him three aces and
himself four queens, the younger man
dropped out in feigned despair and
Darrell plucked a diamond stud from
his shirt and laid it on the heap of
gold and silver.
From various parts Of the room q
general movement of the idly curious
had set in towards that particular
table, which made it necessary for
Darrell to request, in his politest tones,
that those between the table and the
door should draw aside in order that
he might watch for the entrance of "a
man he was waiting for"
The request was complied with. Be-
hind his chair Darrell could hear the
sharp, tense breathing of the boy.
Sturgis asked how much the diamond
stud was worth and, when informed,
borrowed $500 from Hawkbill Hen
derson, 5000 to meet Darrel's bet and
$500 to raise" him. Darrell took u
magnificent watch from his vest pock-
ct, the gold case studded with gems.
Il am a stranger here" said he,
quietly, land this is as far as [ can go.
What have you?"
Sturgis exultantly spread out his
four queens. Darrell laid down four
kings and an ace.
Take your money" said he, turning
to the boy.
A growl OF rage came from Sturgis.
Catching up his opponents discard he
turned the pasteboards over
"Tricked!" lie shouted, springing
erect. "I!e lad three aces and dis
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-28

catarrh in any form or la grippe. A
course of Peruna is sure to correct all
these conditions. 1t is an ideal spring
medicine. Peruna does not irritate-it
lnvigorates. 1t does not temporarily
stimulate-it strengthens. 1t equalizes
the circulation of the blood, tranquilizes
the nervous system and regulates the
bodily functions. Peruna, unlike so
many spring medicines. is not simply
physic or stimulant or nervine. 1t is
natural tonic and lnvigorator
1fyOudo not receive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write al once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valua BILE adj
wee gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarlum, Columbus,
Ohio.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-28
Hawkbill, I demand the

carded two! Hawkbill, I demand the
stakes"
Henderson, redfaced, bull-necked
and corpulent, staggered closer.
This place is on the square, he
said wheezingly to Darrell, land if
you've jugged the cards the stakes go
to Sturgis."
Leaning forward with a quick move
ment, Darrell swept his hand under
the edge of the table in front OF Stur-
gis. Sturgis tried to stop the hand,
but was not quick enough.
The hand reappeared with a small,
nickel-plated contrivance known as a
table hold out" A murmur passed
through the crowd
''Sturgis has been using that all
evening"" remarked Darrell, coolly.
He cheated that boy out of his money
and"
With an imprecation, Sturgis hurled
himself towards Darrell, a cleaning
object in his mind. Hawkbill threw
himself in the way and ordered Sturgis
to keep back.
It was evident that the baffied gam
bier had friends who would rally to
his side and Darrell swept the stakes
into his hat, clapped the hat on his
head and caught the boy by the arm
and hurried him out
At the hotel the young mans money
was returIsed to him. Tears stood in
his eyes as he thanked Darrell and the
latter, grufily bidding him remember
his promise, went out into the dark
street intent on returning to Hawk
bills and waiting for Murgatroyd.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-28
GAMBLING
WITH FATE
By WILLIAM WALLACE COOK
Author OF "The Gold Cleaners: A Story OF
the Cyanide Tanks "Wilby'S Dan,"
ellis Friend the Enemy, ""Rogcrs
Of Butte" Etc, Etc.
(Copyright. 1908. by William Wallace Cookl
CHAPTER H. CONTINUED.

Picking up the weapon, Darrei
pressed a spring and turned the barrel
down, revealing the cylinder. Six
cartridges nestled murderously under
his eyes.
He listened intently. The scratch,
scratch of the clerks pen came to him
monotonously.
One by one he extracted the car
tridges and then, by means of sharp
pointed steel letter opener he embed
ded deeply in each leaden slug the ini-
tial M" To replace the cartridges
and return the revolver to It's original
place by the inkwell took but a mo-
ment.
Next, Darrell recovered the pen and
continued his writing.
In the event that Mr.. Nathan Dar-
rel, in whose pocketbook this message
is placed, should be made a victim of
foul play, he respectfully suggests the
following for the coroners considera-
ton:
First-The fact that Lester Muir
gatroyd has sworn to shoot Nathan
Darrell on sight.
Second-The fact that a covert at
tack has ever been preferred by Lester
Murgatroyd to a meeting in the open.
Third-The fact that the bullets in
Lester Murgatroyd's revolver have been
marked with the letter "M."-Note:
The letter M might be mistaken for
''W" and technicalities have more
than once saved Murgatroyd.
A word to the wise, ETC."
Folding the sheet Darrell placed it
in red Morocco purse taken from his
breast pocket. Immediately after
wards he got up and passed into the
other room.
Get through" asked the sallow
faced young man.
Yes" said Darrell. With a pleasant
good afternoon" he left the Office and
turned his steps in the direction of one
of the two hotels which the town
bOasted.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-28

Once upon a time a man, who was
traversing the public high way, saw an
automobile approaching him, and
stood, intending to speak to the rider
if he knew him; but when he saw that
he was a stranger, he started on his
way, though not quickly enough to
get out of the way of the machine,
which struck him, bruising him quito
severely.
Moral-Strangers sometimes strika
us unfayorably.-N. Y. Herald.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-28
MARCH, APRIL, MAY.
Weak Nerves, Poor Digestion,
Impure Blocd, Depressed
Spirits.

The sun has just crossed the equator
on its yearly trip north. The real
equator is shifted toward the north
nearly eighteen miles every day. With
the return of the sun comes the bodily
ills peculiar to spring. With one per-
son the nerves are weak; another person,
digestion poor; with others the blood is
out of order; aud still others have
depressed spirits and tired feeling.
All these things are especially true of
those who have been suffering with
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-28

he Peruna Me Co Columbus, Ohio:
81 wish
win the confidence the public in need of reliable medicine know
catarrhal difficulties You have large number grateful
all other medicines Perana heart good
wis "-NeIson
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-10
HAS RECOVERED :
METROPOLIS MARSHAL ABLE
TO BE OUT AGAIN.

City Marshal James L. Munal, OF
Metropolis, Ill, has reported for duty
again after being of two months the
first of August.
Mr.. Munal has been suffering from
an sbsoess on his side and was con
fined to his bed for several weeks from
blood poisoning, but now he is about
entirely we'll again. His illness de-
veloped from pimple on his thumb.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-10
HORRIBLE DEATH
MISSISSIPPI WOMAN SATURATED
HERSELF WITH OIL AND
LIGHTED 1T.

Memphis. Tenn, AUG. i0.-Griev
ing over the death Of her husband
Mrs. Annie Miller MoCargo met a
horrible death at Olive Branch, Miss.
Mrs. McCargo was well known
throughout the state, having conduct
ed the principal hotel in Olive Branch,
and when her husband, Attorney W
II. MoOargo, died suddenly the shock
unsettled her reason. Mrs. McCsrgo
saturated her clothing and hair with
kerosene, and proceeding TO the prin
oipal street in town. struck matches
and spilled the blaze. When the nor.
riAed spectators reached her she
fought them OF and IL was not until
three men came up with blankets that
the flames were extingmuished. Then
il was found that Mrs. MeCargo was
past relief, death ensuing in few
hours. Though undoubtedly suffering
severely. Mrs. McCsrgo uttered No
moan. and not a word passed her lips
after the frightful catastrophe.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-10
FORTUNE STOLEN
NEW YORK SOCIETY WOMAN
HAS t20o, 600 IN JEWELS
STOLEN.

New York. August io.-Mrs Ogden
Goelot. Of New York. IL the society
woman who was robbed Of iewelry
valued at 1900, 600 or more. Mrs.
Goelet came 20 New York this even.
ing to consult with the dstsoiivesiwho
are searching the pawn shops for the
iewelry. But "the great jewel msys-
terry" Is still a mystery. No one
knows how the jewels were stolen or
by whom. IL Is said that Newport
has its social highwaymen, its
"rAales" in flesh and blood but there
are others who say the thief Is n
woman. and in society herself, and
Newport society is asking In whis-
pers: who is the theft"
II is the most amazing robbery Of
recent years. That Mrs. Goelei aud
others who have been robbed do not
believe Il was the work Of professional
thieves Is shown by the fact that the
police have not been asked to make
any arrests. The wording OF the cir
oular sent out by well-known de-
tective agency leads TO the belief that
Il was some one in Newport society
who is suspected. Mrs. Goelet ar
rived from Europe In June and went
TO Newport. taking all her iewelry.
no word was heard about the theft
until circulars were sent out by the
detective agency describing the gems.
There was nothing in the circular 70
indicate that Mrs. Goelet had any
connection with the affair, and even
the cottagers had no hint that one OF
/, the greatest thefts ever recorded had
been committed. Secrecy was thought
to be the one thing that might result
in the return of the jewels. Every
thing possible was done to avoid the
fact that the robbery was becoming
known.
Tonight when it became known
that Mrs. Goelet was the woman who
had been robbed, Newport was thrown
into panic. She saw how futile fur
ther secrecy was, and took the frst
train to New York.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-10
ANOTHER sHUToUT.

The Indians yesterday lost another
game TO vincennes by score Of 10 TO
0, the second in which the score was
10 to 0 in tine present series. The re-
markable feature of the game is that
Goodwin, the Hoosier's new pitcher
who pitched the 10 to o game few
days ago, pitched yesterdays 10 to 0
game, the second since he has been
with Vincennes. That he won both
BY a shutout and with the same score,
is something unusual
Girard pitched for PAduoah and the
Hoosiers got / / hits of him, ana made
only two errors. Paducah managed to
get three hits and six errors, which
would have been bad enough had il
been reversed.
The fans are trying to find the
cause of the trouble, and have hit on
about everything. The fact seems to b
that Paducsh is weaker than she has
been all the season. The difference II
that when the Indians had theii
winning streak the other teams II
the league we're weak, and il wa
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-10
MUCH PROSPERITY
MR.. f. L. SCOTT RETURNS FROM
A PLEASANT TRIP.

Mr.. f. L. Scott and Mr.. Vaughan
Scott have returned from q trip to
New York City and the east, a pleas
ure and business trip combined. They
first went south to the coast and
thence by steamer to New York City,
Mr.. Scott says he never saw such
crops as he saw on this trip, every
where they we're abundant and as . re-
suit merchants are expecting good
season this fall. He visited many OF
the manufacturing oenters OF New
England, buying for his retail store
and saws he wishes ne could take Pa
ducah up TO some Of these model
cities. as he knows when they re-
Turned they would throw mp their
hands and say, "clesn mp the nlth. p"
He says in these eastern cities they
have everything as clean as apin'
there are no out-houses of any sort
and every building Is erected with an
eye to beauty. However, he says
this is the country after all for bust
ness and there is no place like Padu'
osh.
On the political question he say'
nearly every one in the east thinks
the same way-that Roosevelt is Ger
tain Of reelection.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-10

Brazil, Ind. Michael Rogers OF this
place was struck by train Monday
and fatally hurt.