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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-17

Berlin. However, I never dreamt Of
such a vision Of lovliness as the piece
of femininity whose acquaintance
made yesterday"
At this Flossies blue eyes opened
wide, she sat up, loosened her hold on
the chocolates, and read on:
"The object of my admiration sat
in her carriage alone and unattended
just below my window. Suddenly
heard the rush Of a runaway horse
from the opposite direction, and see
ing her alarm ! hastened down the
steps ard assisted her to the pave
ment. She smiled sweetly and was
about to speak when her attendant re-
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] met Miss Garden before you did,
Have your permission, Miss Car
den. TO challenge Mr.. Morris to sub
a wager?"
You have" laughed Jessie.
General Gardens face was a study.
but Morris was too dumfounded to
notice it. Blakes words had remind
ed him Of the night he first met the
young magnate from California. He
had only one card to play
Il accept your wager" he said
When | was a boy / lived in
Rocky Woods" began Blake. Miss
Garden probably has told you that
she spent the summers with Mr.. and
Mrs. Bishop. who still have a country
place near there Miss Garden was
then little girl. but | remember her
distinctly That's all If you demand
evidence, | have not the slightest
doubt that Miss Garden or the gen
eral will furnish It."
To Jessie's amusement and Gerer-
al Gardens relief Morris declared
that he did not doubt Blake's word.
The fires OF Jealousy burned fiercely
in him, but he concealed his rage
Il admit myself done, old chap, he
declared. I'VE shall have Jolly
dinner in honor Of my defeat Say
Tuesday at Sherry's? VIII that be
convenient. Miss Garden? Good! !!
There goes the curtain"
Norris smiled gaily and excused
himself, and Blake and Jessie re-
sumed their places.
You have a wonderful memory.
Mr.. Blake" said Jessie. behind her
fan. Il could not help thinking.
While you were enlightening Mr. Nor
ris. that perhaps you had uncon-
sciously confused your Rocky Noun
tain career with that of your boy
hood friend, John Burt"
The smile on Blakes lips died and
the color mounted 70 his temples
Perhaps perhaps ! did. he said.
after an awkward pause. A thousand
thoughts and fears came to him. He
dared not lift his eyes for fear Of
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CHAPTER XIV.
The Mantle Of Charity.


Il was la.e on Sunday morning
when Blake awoke. For years he
and John had dined at four O'Clock
on Sundays. and they had continued
the custom in New York. Blake
looked forward to what had ever
been 2 pleasure. with an aversion not
unmixd with fear.
He rang a bell and his valet re-
sponded.
MIR. Burton will dine with me at
four O'Clock" he said Until he
leaves I'm not at home to anyone.
Make no mistake about this, Roberts.
I want a light breakfast"
Blake carelessly glanced over a
newspaper With yawn he was
about to lay the paper aside. when he
noticed a headline descriptive of the
Booth performance of the preceding
evening. It was a long article but
Blake was so engrossed in its reading
that he paid no attention to the
valets announcement that his bath
was ready.
To the abject astonishment OF that
trained and sedate servant, Blake
gave cry Of terror and sprang from
his couch. upsetting a small table AS
he rushed towards the window.
In the fup fio',d of light he sgsls
read paragraph which had fIpzsm
the blood in his veins. It was az soi-
lows:
Among the box-holders at this
notable performance was James
Blake, the famous Wall street 7r7r-
ator and financier, whose recent al
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rial he could enhance the chances
OF speedy success with the woman
by his side
DO you notice the gentleman sit
ting alone in the box opposltc? he
asked as the curtain fell
Yes" answered Jessie. raising her
eyes and looking at Blake with a
puzzled smile why do yOu ask?'
That's Arthur Morris. the banker.
Would you like to meet him."
Il shall be delighted" exclaimed
Jessie. who could not resist the temp
tation.
At that instant Morris directed his
pera-glass for the first time at the
Blake box. The smile OF JOY when
he recognized Jessie turned to one
OF blank amazement when he saw
James Blake. In response 70 Blake's
signal the dazed Morris was picking
his way through the crush. Blake
led Jessie to the rear of the box
Miss Garden. permit me - present
my friend. Mr. Arthur Morris.
Jessie smiled and offered her hand.
I'm glad TO meet any friend Of
Mr.. Biake's." she said.
"By Jove, old man. this is a joke
on you. or me-or both Of u.s." STAN
mered Morris Charmed to meet
you again, Miss Cardeul How are
you. General Garden? This is
good one on you. Blake, I've been
acquainted with Miss Garden for
years-five years. is il not. Miss Car
den2a
Jessie's laughing eyes admitted the
truth and Blake looked properly con
fused.
Il shall have to forgive you Blake
said to Jessie. but you are taking
an unfair advantage Of wild West
eEner"
You have the reputation of being
lucky" said Morris. laying his hand
Familiarity on Blakes shoulder. but
didn't know that your good fortune
extended to an acquaintance with
Miss Garden"
There was a shade Of insolence IN
his tone. and an air which did net
escape any ~ his three listeners. It
limited that he was General Gardens
employer; that the latter was under
obligations to him. and that Jessie
was pledged to pay the debt But
Blake was good actor in the little
comedy between the acts. He held
the key to the solution. OF 81 the
igrres in this complicated drama. he
alone knew the motives which influ-
enced the other players.
Il might say the same to yoI. my
desr Morris" said Blake with airy
confidence. Were IL in good firm
would willingly wager a supper that
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turned and she re-entered the carriage
and was, rapidly driven away; not for
getting to throw me kiss as she was
lost to view.
THE world seemed a blank without
her (here Flossie's expression be-
came Indignantly; Il found on inquiry
that she was staying at my hotel, and
so had grounds for hope of a speedy
meeting. That night for the first time
in years my dreams were not of you
alone, the beautiful blonde appeared
to me more than once, always with
that charming smile!"
FANCY" exclaimed Flossie
To-day the plot thickened, and how
ever painful it may be for you to hear
it, ! feel it only honorable that you
should know ali particulars. and then
judge for yourself if | am to blame.
This morning was seated near sle
front window reading. Keeping one
eye on the street-you can easily i'm
agine why-when there came a gentle
tap at my door.
Thinking it was the waiter. shout
ed Come inl' The door opened, and,
to my utter amazement, there stood
the beautiful blonde, all smiles and
bushes. After l had recovered from
the delicious shock, which thrilled me
from head to foot, | invited her to a
seat On the sofa, and then endeayored
to entertain this fairy guest TO the
best of my ability You must not be
shocked, dear, when confess to you
that we soon became grea. friends and
that she came of her own accord and
sat on my lap"
1t was here that Flossie flung the
obnoxious letter away from her and
began to weep wildly, and she was so
absorbed in her grief that Miss Tread
way entered unobserved.
why, what is this?" exclaimed her
aunt She bent over the PROSTATE
form and said: "Flossie, dear; tell
aunty."
The girl only cried the more, opt at
last walled. That man; that wicked,
false mani"
who do you mean?9 asked the be-
wildered woman.
tom! See the letter on the foor!"
Mrs. Treadway picked up the letter.
put on her glasses and began to read;
ss first she looked puzzled. then
amused. and finally she laughed out
right
Why don't you finish the letter."
she asked. with quizzical expression
in her kindly eyes.
Because l WON'T" cried Flossie,
springing to her feet. Never mention
that man to me again. Where are my
hat and my jacket? am going to
ride with Mr. Trevor at FIVE. and if he
asks me to marry him ! will say
yes"
At this Miss Treadway only smiled.
There, therel Sit down and listen
to poor old aunty. Nay, insist. Ii I
am not mistaken. you left of just
when she sat on his lap"
''Yesl" cried Flossie. How can you
bear to speak Of it?"
Listen. interrupted Miss Tread
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The following telephone converse
ton, recently overheard between a
woman whose home is in the suburbs
and business acquaintance Of her
husband, illustrates some Of the curl
osities Of our language:
Business acquaintance-Good morn.
ing, Mrs. . I'd like to speak to
Mr. " for moment
Mrs. lin sorry Mr.. , bui
my husband isn't down yet.
B. A. (inquiringly)-Isn't down yeti
Mrs. -.-I mean he isn't up yet
I'm letting him sleep late this morn
ing; he was SO down last evening
over his Office troubles that he was
about ready to give up. He says he'll
be down as soon as he gets up.-Har
per's Weekly.
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And so you positively refuse to
give up this intimacy?"
Really you ask too much, aunty.
What else can do in this stupid
place? I am devoted to yachting. you
know. and, besides, Mr.. Trevor is the
only man here who has a motor car"
But, my child, you are engaged to
bc married! What would Tom say If
be should hear of it? And what would
you do if he followed your example?"
"Oh, / wish he would His devo-
ton weaaes me sometimes. He used
to be quite a tease, but since our en-
gagement he seems TO haze forsworn
everything exciting"
The first speaker was Miss Tread
way, the girls aunt, a wealthy woman
of forty years, who had adopted her
after the death of her parents. Flos-
sizes fiance, a young doctor Of good
family and some means. was complet-
Ing medical course in Germany, and
they were TO be married as soon as
he received his foreign diploma.
The girl loved him. but she was
very young-only nineteen--and she
was willful maid. having always had
her own way. Her besetting sin was
love Of admiration. and she deemed it
essential TO her happiness to have a
man in her tolls. So, being for the
time bereft Of her lover, she had
1rifted into a serious Irritation with a
rich bachelor who lived near the sea
side resort where they were stayinE.
Mr. Trevor's summer home, a fine
stone mansion overlooking the harbor,
was the scene of many festivities. lie
] had already given two dinners in Flos-
sizes honor at which functions Miss
Treadway had served as an unwilling
chaperon.
"Flossie," said Miss Treadway, q
think you ought to consider Mr.. Ire
vors feelings. 1t is not fair to him;
he does not know about Tom Per
haps you had better tell him?"
And spoil all my fun? Why, aunty,
what a fuss you are making about a
alflel cannot nope here without
mems society. Tom is in Germany,
the sea divides US, and he is welcome
to enjoy himself in like manner How
ever. there is no prospect of his doing
anything so sensible"
''Flossie, you are incorrigible," ex-
claimed Miss Treadway with as much
severity of tone as she was capable
Of q will leave you to your own
thoughts. as l am due at a meeting
at the rectory this afternoon"
When she was alone Flossie curled
her dainty self in a large easy chair
and laughed softly as she recalled her
aunts words.
Lose Tom" she repeated mo
danger of that-couldnt get rid OF him
even if ! wanted to-" Then she fell
to musing. and a tender look came
into her deep blue eyes. Dear Tom, >
she murmured, Il do love him. |
wouldn't give him up for twenty Mi.
Trsvorsi" She went to her desk,
found a letter and, having a fine sense
of personal comfort. sank back into
the depths of the chair. and with a
box of chocolates in one hand, the let
ter in the other, began to MUNICH
sweets and read.
At first her expression was slightly
bored, then astonished, and finally she
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-17

The Stratford works of the Great
Eastern Railway, in England. have the
record of a locomotive engine built in
ten hours-a large freighter with a
tender Before the actual construc-
tion was begun the various parts were
laid close at hand. ready for fitting to-
gether Tne workmen began early in
the morning and continued until the
breakfast bell rang Then the part
ly-built engine was photographed.
After a half hours rest the workmen
returned to the task and continued
till the dinner hour when another
photograph was taken Thus the
work proceeded till the engine was
completed, with the exception Of a
coat of paint This was quickly laid
on BY a spraying machine. and in less
than hall an hour was perfectly dry.
The locomotive was then sent on q
trial journey a few miles up the line
and all proved satisfactory. so it was
sent with a baggage train. It has
been in active service ever since.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-17

Ralph Hulse, who is running for as-
semblyman in Trenton, N. D.. has
made a tremendous hit with the wom-
en- of his district While helping hrs
wife with the family washing one DAY
last week he attempted to empty a tub
of water, but slipped and fell, sprain-
ing his back severely. He was to have
attended political meeting that night.
but was unable to do so. being con
fined to bed. A brother spellbinder ex-
planned his absence, whereupon all The
women present decided that such a
husband should be elected. They are
row working hard in the injured man .
behalf.
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CHAPTER xxiv-continued.

N7AF Eh NNlN-Contlnued.
They strolled into the conservatory
For the first time he was alone with
Jessie Garden. and a sense of exalted
happiness surged over him.
Blake had formulated no plan OF
campaign for the conquest Of Jessie
Garden. The light Of her eyes and
the radiance of her beauty we're to
him as ignes fatui, and drew him OH.
He talked Of California and OF
Rocky WOODS, but his eyes spoke
love and his deep rich voice was
lender. Fair woman IS seldom blind
to the spell cast by her charms, and
1t Is probable that Jessie was aware
OF Blake's admiration: but she neith-
er recognized nor took advantage
OF It.
Though he knew that the odds
were Overwhelmingly against him.
and that one false step meant IRE
irievable defeat. he shut his eyes to
the perils which encompassed him.
He knew the risk he ran in appear
ing in public with Jessie Garden, but
he did not hesitate TO secure a box
for the Booth performance.
There were four in the theater
party-the general and Edith, Blake
and Jessie Garden. Blake escorted
Jessie 70 the front Of the box and
took his place by her side. The
boxes we're thronged with fair WON
en-. but all eyes were turned on Jes
sic Garden and her handsome escort.
She had been absent from New York
for two years. and only a few reccg.
nized her. James Blake was even
less known, though bis name had
been made familiar by the name OF
Wall street achievements with which
he was publicly identified
The first act was nearly over when
a thick-set young man, with a soft.
florid face. sauntered into the box
directly across the orchestra from
Blake and Jessie Both recognized
the newcomer as Arthur Morris. and
both felt a secret JOY that he was
present Like fash the thought
came to Blake that BY means OF his
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rhn Ernst herald

Oh. Miss Katydid. l wisht you'd come
along.
rs weary Of de locus an rs hungry fob
yoh song.
I wants to hear you talkin bCut de SIS
ter dat got los
A-goin' moth one Angus day a-lookiR'
foh de fros.
I wants to hear you pinin' an a-callin'
Of her name
Cause is pantin' an Is pinin foh de
good news jes' de same.
rs weary Of de mockin' birds an whip
poor-wfls fOh sho
l want 10 hear about dat fros' in jes' q
few weeks mo-
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Laraest carvIna knIfe.

The biggest carving knife ever man
ufactured may be seen at the worlds
fair. This monster blade is thirty
feet in length and has an edge as
sharp as a razor 1t is made ont Of
the finest steel, and the handle is
masterpiece of the cutler's art. elabor-
ately carved and beautifully polished.
It would take veritable giant 10
WELD knife like this.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-17

Eyes, suh-de snake wuz twelve
foot long"
Come, ,nowl"
En- had sixty rattbas-"
THAT won't dol
En- five buttons"
You're a great liar"
"Well, sub, maybe ] is; but dar's
onething wuznt m'stook in, en- may
be you'll doubt dat"
go ahead and tell it."
Then the old man Strengthened HIM
selm, smacked his mouth, and said:
DE jug helt two gallons, en- only
had one handle. Atlanta Constitu
ton.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-17

Henry NJ. Flagler. the Standard Oil
man, although nearly 20. has become 4
victim Of the automobile fever. Un-
til a short time ago he declared that
he would not have one Of the ma,
chimes about his place, but now his
favorite amusement is to go touring
about 10 a monster red car.
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threw the sweets and the letter on
the floor, flung herself face down on
a couch and commenced weeping.
The portions of Toms letter which
had produced such dire results ran as
follows:
Il had such a strange and exciting
adventure that feel it my duty to
tell you all about it. You know that
my hotel is in one Of the best streets
here, and that from my windows cen
see much Of the beauty aud fashion Of
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-05-03
Dressed Poultry for Market.
Editors Progressive Farmer:


One of the muchAdebated questions among poul-
try dealers and consumers is whether or not birds
keep better when marketed drawn Ii. e., with in
ternal organs removed) or undrawn. Practice
varies in different localities. Opening the body
and removing the viscera undoubtedly exposes
the internal surface to the air, which always con-
tains micro-organisms, and thus invites deeompo-
sition; but, on the other hand, it must be remem-
bered that the viscera d~ecompose more rapidly
than any other parts of the body, and if left in
are likely to infect the rest of the bird. Of
course in removing them great care and cleanli-
ness should be observed. Washing the inside of
a badly drawn bird with salt water is said to
hinder infection. In experiments reported a few
years ago, properly drawn birds kept sweet two or
three days longer than undrawn ones. In the
case of undrawn birds the digestive organs con-
tain more or less moist, partly digested material.
The liquid in such matter can pass through the
walls of the intestines, etc., and it is thus posi-
BILE that dissolved bodies of unpleasant flavor can
find their way into the adjacent flesh and that the
flavor of undrawn poultry which is kept for any
considerable time may be injured.
W. Fl. TODD.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-05-03

blood vessels, and if extreme will cause souring
of the meat-yery soon after dressing. Never kill
an animal Immediately after a long drive or a
run. Bruises should of course be avoided.
Mr.. Boss goes into specific detailed description
and instruction regarding the killing and dressing
of the various farm animals, including the tools
and apparatus necessary. Cattle, hogs, sheep and
poultry are all treated of, and the handling of
the hides and pelts. Then comes a description of
the cutting up of the meats, and again the keep
ing of fresh meat such as cold storage, freezing,
snow packing, and partial cooking. Under Cur
ing Meats" he discusses the various preservatiyes
in common use, wet and dry curing, corning,
sugar curing, methods of making head cheese,
~scrapple, picking pigs feet, making sausage,
hamburg steak, bologna sausage, etc. The smoke
house is likewise described.
y E.. MITCHELL.
Washington, D.. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-05-03
FEEDING AND MANAGEMENT OF I'VE STOCK
H.-sOne Common Feeding Terms Explained

There are just a few other terms that are used
in feeding that 1 want to speak of here, because
in the articles that will follow they will be used
often. One of these terms is the "nutritive ratio"
This simply refers to the proportion of the diges-
tible protein to the digestible carbohydrates and
that in a feeding stuff. In other words, it is sim
ply a term to express the relation that the "mus-
Gle makers" of the food-stufs bear to the cheat
and fat producing materials, Thus we say that
the n%utritive ratio of timothy hay is 1 to 16.
That means that for every pound OF digestible
protein in timothy hay there are sixteen pounds
of d~igestible carbohydrates and fat. Likewise
bran has a %nutritive ratio of 1 to 4. That means
that there is one pound of the muscle formers
to the four pounds of cheat and fat producers"
Bran, therefore, is marrow" relatively speaking,
and timothy hay is "wide."
We sometimes hear the term feeding stand
ard" used in the discussion of feeding rations.
Feeding standard is simply a guide that sug-
gests the quantity of protein, carbohydrates, and
fat that an animal needs daily for doing any
specific work. All of these terms are not meant
to confuse the farmer and feeder, but to help
him in making a better success in his feeding
operations. If each person who feeds his live
stock knew the simple principles involved in feed
ing animals so that he might practice them, it
would mean that the feeding of the animals that
we now have, on the same feeding stuffs that we
now raise, the production of a good many million
pounds of beef and pork. I believe it possible by
the rational method of feeding to take precisely
the kinds and amount of feeding stuffs we now
have in the State, and without any additional
feeding materials we could feed a god many thou
sand extra animals every year. We would do
this by utilizing the INGREDIENTS in our feeding
stuffs that are now wasted because the animal
cannot make use of the feeding materials unless
they are given in the proper proportion and in
the requisite quantity. We are wasting much of
the protein in our cottonseed meal because we
oft-times feed too much of it. IF we could feed
this wasted protein in connection with the vast
ed corn slower IL the fields, we could, by this item
alone, feed a good many thousand of cattle in
our State. After all, the proper feeding of ami
mails is not a difficult problem. 1t simply involves
some knowledge of the business, and some skill
in the execution. There is no field in the State
that has greater inducements for mere profitable
results for the young men than beginning now to
make a study of the rational feeding of our live
stock. c. W.. BURKETT.
" j.