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KING Ed,s ForesiCht

first aid to the injured outfit In his au-
tomobile.
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bling logs Then as the whippoor will
sounded from the cloaking trail the
mountains robe. Mrs. Gray Joined the
group
The talk changed from war and poli-
tics into channels where great names
formed the banks of swift flowing glow
ing words and deeds. The moon had
come up when from a silvery aisle of
fleeing shadows emerged a couple who
We're warmly greeted. Howe carries yet
misty recollection of gentleman
gray haired and slight-and. of a dim,
graceful girl of haunting. bird-like voice
to whom he awkwardly responded. They
were Dir Deane and his daughter. Madge.
The converse tiop became general. Howe
listened in astonishment. What. manner
of farmers were these to whom the shin
ing names of music, art or literature We're
weil-known and beloved friends? Then
as the moon shone higher and more
bright Mr.. Gray held up his hand.
Now they are starting, he said.
Instantly every voice, was hnshed-
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They passed under the great fan-topped
entrance into the long, cool hail. simply
furnished. There were broad. open stairs,
with spidered banisters.
Come, let's slick up. said John. as,
clutching Howe's arm, he led him through
the hall into the yard behind the house.
where, under the curling. boughs g a
great willow, stood a long wooden
trough. Howe thought that never had a
dip felt so good. The soft, cool water.
rough towel. and the cool ripple of noun
tain-chilled, leaf-fiitered breeze were the
reverse of Crime, heat and dust
After completing the grateful task John
said:
Wei, lets go inland eat something, =
Returning TO the house they entered
the dining-room. A slender. dark-haired
lady rose from the head of the table
',My mother and my friend clasped
hands. Again a new set of memory cells
We're stored. Howe never forgot a GER
tain sweet face. brown. frank eyes and
firm, cool fingers. Then. after the good
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terly. sit went with my weak frame and
thin blood but, John, have always felt
and understood the painter behind the
canvas of the high and good When a
child, Horatius, standing blood-stained
and fierce-eyed alone before the crowding
host. or the little laughing band of Their
mopylae were my. ideals Then in the
graver days of early manhood the lesson
OF the cross was less a sublime self-sacri-
flee ard more grand type of heroic EN-
durance and high human courage. John,
the well-worn pages in your family his
tory are those in which blooms in never
fading beauty the red rose of courage,
courage OH Sloping decks, on grimIy lost
fields, with broken blades, or the rust OF
walls against dying shoulders. And,
John, have loved you all my life. but
never as on that day when our high tide
rolled sullenly back at Gettysburg and T.
a poor non-combatant from secure dis
lance, saw you, this gray hair laying
his hand tenderiy on the head bowed be-
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then up along the silvery moonbeams.
seemingly vibrating on their own chords.
came a flood of liquid music. broken,
sweet one moment with the high ideals
of youth, then to culver. sad under the
slow thoughts of age deep with still
faces and vanished hands.
What on earth-if it is of earth-is
that asked Howe of John. who sat
quietly beside him.
why, it's the hooking birds singing
in the hedge-they always sing at full
moon-don't you know that ~
well. 1 rather guess not came the
awed answer as the Northern lads head
settled deeper into the shadows.
John rose and crossing to the edge of
the porch. gave lingering look out into
the night; then with the moonlight full
upon his face, broke the silence.
Father. want to- have, a talk with
you. had intended to bring it up in the
morning, but don't like TO go to bed
with it unsettled You know how poor
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CE-PTER II.


Early in the morning John woke-Howe
was sleeping peacefully-and arising he
went to the window. Morning was break
ing. Out of the gray dawn came the
sounds of awakening drowsy life. The
panic chill fleeing before the light brushed
his cheeks Leaning from the window.
the long long thoughts ran through his
BRAIN He looked away to where In their
quiet corner slept generation of Grays.
AS he raised his head with a prayer on
his lips. Dear God. help me to run
square, it seemed the quiet ones under
stood.
He felt a hand upon his shoulder q
do you suppose you can do it?'' Howe
asked in a hushed voice.
II reckon so. can see nothing else to
DO 1 have been a plowman long enough
to know what that looking back means"
After a sorrowful breakfast Howe left
the family to their farewells- The train
passed at an early hour and soon the
three appeared John with an old satchel
seemingly well filed. The father was to
cross to go to the station with them Mrs
Gray gave Howe her hand saying, II
look to you to remember you have new
brother"
There was a moist veil over the bright
eyes as he answered, 81 will not forget
Truly the Yankee boy kept the promise.
At the little station Howe committed
the unheard of enornity of buying a
frst-class ticket to Washington; recon
Cling his conscience by saying- Cant
take him out in sidedoor sleeper, but
wait until we leave this outfit
The train with its little Grant engine
and Stacking coaches awaited them. A
lingering handshake. the engine whoofs
an asthmatic cough, then with many
strain and jerk of the unblocked link and
pin couplings they were under way. With
the blue of the receding hills John Grays
old life falls back forever.
The ways of the train seemed very
strange to Howe The cordial greetings
exchanged by the passengers. the quick
interest evinced by conductor or brake
man In the wants and wishes of all, the
home-like air of being guests OF the
company and entitled to the best the Of
ficials in charge. as hosts. could offer
was very strange to the boy familiar
with the domineering arrogance Of the
passenger conductors of his section
lordly individuals who accepted fares
with an air OF personal injury. answer
ing trembling queries of their victims
with snarl or surly silence Sure
ly,v thought he. its a gracious land"
Perched on the arm OF the seat the
conductor was soon in possession of
Johns projects.
We'll" he said rehectively. stroking
his white beard. Il think you are doing
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we are and how I have worked and you
also know what the results have been.
To-day. I looked over that miserable
cornpatch of ours and realized the man
ner of farmer 1 am. / put IT In wnen
the ground was so wet that the crop
won't double the seed ana it's been SO
in everything I have tried. It's too evil
dent that / am not cut out for it. Now,
Mr. Howe here has given me some new
ideas. out in the world where he belongs
man can find his niche-it's a wide
mans life with hope of return he
tells me that the business he follows Is
in its infancy yet, but is doubling every
wear. / can make $50 or $50 month as
a beginner, with show of quick advance
ment. Twenty-Five of these and the use
of one of the old overseers houses VIII
give YOU man who knows his business
in place of one who does not.
whats the work." asked his father.
RAILWAY brakeman, sir, answered
John. II have loved the rush and roar
of it, all my life though until to-day I've
given little thought to IL; put when fell
lows like Howe here go at 1t and ike
IT,, know would. too.
"But, john. said his father firmly.
you surely can't be in earnest. You
know it's not the life for you Why,
before the war used to rent niggers at
500 month for this service and some Of
the same rascals are yet there-you must
be crazy to think I could sanction any
such idea"
"Mr. Gray said Howe, 81 think you
don't quite understand. In my country
the roads are stocking up with the pick
of the farms and country towns Tne
business is a coming trade and even a
profession. / for my part can see no
difference between the man who Loyalty
conducts transportation on land and the
fellow who drives a vessel. know the
kind of stuff good men are made OF
and If John goes with me. both you and
himself will be surprised to find where
it will lead him.
Il can't give my consent to 1t and that
ends it, answered Mr.. Gray heatedly.
That my son wants to take nisser's
job i refuse to believe.
The minister arose. from his chair-a
slight little man with shrun-sen shoulders
and pale, quiet face. Walking over be
stood before Mr.. Gray.
John he said in queer. broken
&
voice: "John. my opinion has. not been
asked, but it seems my duty. to speak
Let me tell you something. am con-
stitutionaI coward. Yes. it's so,'' answer
ing and indignant protest on his hosts
side. Yes he continued a little bit
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THE KA1LN THE '8OS
BY n.B.DE COuRCY

fore him. flair as flax then, flying back
from your angry brow. as, with your
tattered regimental colors in one hand,
you shook the closed fist OF the other IN
the faces of the exultant. cheering Yam
KEGS. The fame of the red rose ran
strong in your veins that July day, and I
know that the thought OF life, death. or
even the hereafter, could not have chilled
its ruby fame. The rose is IN your boy
heart. its perfume in his brain and the
old. old command of Egypt confronts you
as It did Pharaoh Will you let him go?"
The father raised his head. All the lit
tie group were on their feet. Looking at
John ne said quietly. when do you wish
TO start?"
In the morning. sir" came the quick
response
Very we'll"
The Deanes made ready TO go home.
John, excusing himself to Howe, accom-
panied them. "A silent party they made.
Out of the moonlight something had come
disturbing TO their quiet lives.
''Madge.'' said John to his companion.
what do you think OF t?''
Exactly as father does" she answered
quickly Il have been afraid you would
do as so many of our friends are doing
settle in poverty and complaint TO stag
nant. slothful life 1 know that some
where outside these quiet hills the great
wheels go around and men strive and do
instead of merely existing. their heads
under the musty halo of the past. their
soleless shoes in the undisturbed dust
The two men looked at each other.
smiling quietly. as the speaker paused
out of breath.
..All sad iconoclssts. too. I fear" said
Mr.. Deane. John, write to Madge fire.
quently. we shall be very glad to hear
from you. Remember I have stood up
for you, and that we all trust you. God
bless You and keep your heart as it is
now. Come. Madge"
John. left alone. stood looking after
the pair fading away into the moonlight.
and then he realized how dear the good
white head was 10 hirn-how deep the
gentle voice, always speaking of the
good, the true and the beautiful. had
sunk into his heart he knew not then
but to-day. at the summit of a viriIe.
successful life. memory gives just due to
withered hand. a kindly. voice But
deep as was his veneration for the father. :.
John went home with his heart filled with
the lingering clasp Of the daughters
hand-thus fulfilling the measure of his
destiny. as have done all boys in. the ages
and will do until time ends.
& Returning to the house, the family
made ready for the night. AT the foot
of the stairs the mothers hand clasped
Johns lovingly. Another glove to keep
that hand clean" thought John quantity.
as, with Howe he entered the great
.double-bedded guestroon
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against the boiler-head or back in the
snug caboose, wondering IL old Ed
was going to take them through or hang
UP; spring evenings. with the smell OF
burning wood mingIing with the banked
violets in lonely cuts; summer nights
the air heavy with new mown, hay; fall
nights-running from the first frosts
taste, sharp like week-old .cider-later the
bare woods and the hustling round No
vember snow pellets-it's all right. It's
life. It's the one thing at which the
good fellows stick and the skulks kinder
give out
Now" here the boyish voice faltered
awkwardly, II was raised on a rocky
farm in my State and know only too well
what ready money means when you
dred on me. Pack up. 1 know a man or
two In Buffalo and Chicago who'll see US
through Go with me on a whack-up. Is
it a deal7''
his hand he grasped the others firmly
Yes, III go, if father is willing
Father thought Frank, looking at
the goodiy proportions OF the young giant
standing before him. but for some reason
he wisely held his peace.
Come on, it's supper time" said John.
and III take it up with him.
Passing to the top OF little hill they
looked on Gray's home To the Northern
eyes, used to the bleak hills of a noun
tain valley. It seemed paradise The
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old dull brick house. its white, high pill
Jared front and deep tiny-paned windows
giancing in the sunsnght; the thickIv
massed trees with their varied leaves
under the magical light of the overtop-
ping Blue Ridge seeming blue rather
than green, and the very strangeness Of
the clear-cut shadows combined to make
picture fated to rest in Howe's brain
cells forever.
Say. Gray. do you live there?" he
asked
Yes" answered Gray, in surprise.
'why?"
We'll thought you were some poor
cuss of farmer boy"
Sorry to say you about hit it, was
the laconic answer.
Yes he continued moodily, that is
about the rating of the Gray clan at
present Before the row we had with you
people the old place supported 200 slaves,
and am the first of the line who would
have been found counting corn hills
I'VE viii be late to supper" said John.
after a short pause.
Down the gentle curving road, up
through a drive under the murmurfng
boughs TO the house steps At their top
stood man-tail. eagle-featured. bearded
like patriarch. The kindly eyes rested
upon Howe, and. after the easy intro
duction. he extended his hand with the
simple remark. You are welcome. Come
in. boys"
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old ham," fried chicken and melting hot
biscuits had fulfilled their predestined
task, the men repaired to the gracious
cool OF the long quiet porch
We'll. John, said Mr.. Gray. as he set
tied with sigh into waiting chair, lit
rests with you TO gather the smoke offer
ing"
John quickly disappeared to return a
moment later with long cigar box and
a handful of long-stemmed red pipes. Mr..
Gray set the box on the wide ledge of
the chair and selecting his pipe said to
Howe: My lad. you see before you the
best we can. offer, and I assure you it's
not a bad collection. The pipes are the
genuine Powhattan, from back OF Rich
mond, the. stems are our own home
grown fig, and the tobacco is best Flu
wanna leaf, shredded before my fireplace
by my own hands. In my estimation.
at least 1t is far ahead of Dutch clay
and Cuban leaves
The long shadows grew into purple.
then all pervading black. The shrill
twang of the katydid rasped from the.
gloomy trees, the perfume Of dew-in-
erusted roses freighted the ripping
breeze. Through Howe's mind ran many
thoughts The lazy. kindly life-the feel
of natures pulse in her sweetest mood.
appealed strongly to the lad, whose only
experience had. from early boyhood. been
to see the great mother as thing of hid
den stumps, gathering sawmiIls or. tum-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-07-04
One Dollar Saved Represents Ten
Dollars Earned.

The average man does not save To
exceed ten per cent of his earnings.
He must spend nine dollars in living
expenses for every dollar saved. That
being the case he cannot be too care
ful about unnecessary expenses. Very
often few cents properly invested
lick buying seed for his garden, will
save several dollars worth later on.
II Is the same in buying Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t costs but few cents and
a bottle of it in the house often saves
a Joctors bill of several dollars. For
sale by F. J. Ramsey, w h. Frame,
Bonner & Bonner and Ardmore Drug
Co.
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NOTICE OF CONTEST.

Department of the Interior, Commits
sion to the Five Civilized Tribes
Chickasaw Land Office.
Chickasaw Allotment Contest No
.019.
Lille Kinney, by her mother and
atural guardian, Minnie Kinney, con
testant. vs.. Lucy Mcdonald, by heI
husband. William Mcdonald, contestee
Notice of contest.
Land in controversy, east half OF
northeast quarter of northwest quar-
Ter, southwest quarter of northeast
quarter of northwest quarter of Sec
ton Q. T. l s., r. 4 T..
Lucy Mcdonald, contcstee, in the
above entitled and numbered cause is
hereby notified to appear before the
Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes
at its Office in Ardmore, Indian Terri
tory, on the 27th day OF July, 1905 at
g o'clock a. m, TO answer the com
plant of the contestant, Lille kenney
by her mother and natural guardian,
Minnie Keney, regardig the claim OF
the said Lille Kinney, by her mother
and natural guardian, Minnie Kinney,
10 take In allotment the tract of land
above described
Dated this the 10th day of June,
1905
COMMISSION TO THE FIVE ClVI
LIKED TRIBES.
TAMS BIXBY, Chairman.
First published June 20, 1905.
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NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the district court of the United
States, for the Southern district, at
Ardmore.
In the matter of b. Goodman. bank
rupt, in bankruptcy.
To the creditors of b. Goodman, IN
the Southern district in the Indian
Territory, at Ardmore, a bankrupt;
Notice is herby given that on the eth
day OF June, 1905, the said B. Good
man was duly adjudged bankrupt, and
that the first meeting of his creditors
will be held at my Office at the court
house in the city of Ardmore, on the
Sth day of July 1905, at o'clock in
the afternoon, at which time the said
creditors may attend, prove thel
claims, appoint "a trustee, examine the
bankrupt and transact such other
business as many come before said
meeting. JOHN HINKI4E,
Referee in Bankruptcy
First published June 30, 1905
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No False Claims.

The proprietors of Foley's Honey
and Tar do not advertise this as a
"sure cure for consumption. They
10 not claim tina, it will cure ,hia
Tread complaint in adyda3al cases,
nut do positively rs ~ that It vii.
hue in the earlier staEls an never
| all TO give comfort AMI rchCf in the
worst cpses. Foley's i'ouey anG Ia:
Is without doubt the gr, ,1'est thrca,
| nd hung remedy. RefI,, substitutes
Iity Drug Store.
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MILL CREEK.

Spc i'll C-Irespondence.
Mill Creek. l. r., July AT a
Meeting of the Commercial Club heIe
FRIDAY ri"hi, ai WI also many
other citizens of the town participated
il was decided unan'TsrH ,iy 10 holl 4
picnic and barbecue ON July 10, the
nf.G anniversary of the founding ot
the. town, and preparations toward
t'iat crd We're Immediately nut into
effect. About two hundred and ttity
dollars has ALREADY been raised "
subscription aud much more VIII bi
obtained from the concessions ON ihl
ground.
Gr,pt enthusiasm was displayed at
the meeting and much more elabo
rat plan for the entertainment oi
visitors will be made than ever before
Everybody is cordially invited und
a grand good time is expected
Special rates ON the railroad will
be secured and nothing lefi ndone
to make the day one 10 well remem
ber
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Now is the time to buy Chamber.
laln's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. It is certain to be needed
sooner or later and when the time
comes you will need it badly-you
will need it quickly. Buy it now. Il
may save life. For sale by f. ]. Ram.
sey, w. b. Frame, Bonner & Bonner
and Ardmore Drug Co.
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Chesrfully Recommended for RtAu
matisn1

o, G.. Higbee Danville, H., writes,
December ,, 1901: About two years
ago | was laid up for four months
with rheumatism. | tried Billiards.
Snow I.iniment. One bottle cured me.
Il can cheerfully recommend them
to all persons suffering from like
amiction."
Csc SOC and sl.oO. Sold by W. b.
Frame
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Group.

Group is violent inflammation Of
the mucus membrane Of the wind
pipe. which sometimes extends to the
larynx and bronchial tubes; and Is
one of the most dangerous diseases
Of children. II almost always comes
on in the night. Give frequent small
doses of Ballards Horehound Syrup
and apply Ballards Snow Liniment
externally To the throat
25c, SOC and sl.00. Sold by w. B.
Frame.
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Bilious Bill was agitated,
And was much debilitated.
People said he had consumption,
That was everyone's presumption.
When he learned what was the matter
Bill made all the doctors scatter.
Now he is his own adviser,
Swears by Little Early Risers
/ The famous little pills, EARLY
RISERS," cure Constipation, Sich
Headache, Biliousness, etc, by theiI
tonic effect on the liver. They never
grippe or sicken, but tmpart early ris
ling energy. Sold by all druggists.
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Foul Breath-Catarrh.

Use that which cleanses soOthes and
heales the diseased membrane. Bun
sens Catarrh Cure is such a remedy.
Cures Catarrh easily and permanent
ly Contains no mercury or other in
furious drug. Is quickly absorbed and
gives instant relief. Bunsen's Catarrh
Cure is the only remedy sold on a
positive guarantee. No cure no pay.
Price 25c. For sale by all druggists.
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Danger Is near st hand when the
Kidneys are sick. Kitdney-Ettes will
purify and strengthen the kidneys
and restore them 10 their I ormal and
healthy condition 25 cents, City Drug
store. W. B. Frame, Prop.
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Prompt relief results from sin
yle dose Of Rsmsey's Cholera and
plarrhooa Runaway. Get bottle. II
means life insurance this summer
Prico .lc, Money back if it does not
cure
T. J. RAMSEY, Druggist
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Sulphur, l. T.
Predcy's Buggle'

Rattermann & Leuth bugSies.
Rex buggies,
Columbia buggies,
Special business wagons.
See the new line on North Washing
ton street.
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We can save you money at ON
Grand Clearance Sale.
2.3 MADDEN g. co.
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If there is one thing that is thin
ner than water Is the blood of youl
rich relations.
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Thcrn are more cases of indiffor
Cnco at first sight than there ar
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He who hasn't time to be happy to
day will fin dthat h Is 100 late to
morrow.
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IL wishes were automobiles the
speed limit would be a dead letter
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Stage connections from the San
ia Fe to Sulphur meets all
trains at Davis, Special atten.
tion given to commercial men.
Stable on the north side near
reservation line.
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Low Round Trip Rates

p. W. Morrow, r. P. A., Houston, Texas
T. II. Kingsley, T. p. A., Dallas, Texas
n. b, Baird, 7. p. A., Little Rock. Ark.