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of feasters like cannonhall- Coffee, sand
witches, celery and bottles went into the air
and came back on the heads of their Tor
mer owners. the latter sitting abruptly
down and staying there until their COM
rades concluded to let them up. Then all
went for Machler and the fun became riot
GUS 1t was truly good-humored college
celebration and the boys say 1t was
success. except that there should have
been twice as many there 1t was the opin-
ion of those in charge of the arrangements
that there were quite enough there as II
was.
The affair was given under the direction
of the athletic council. and the proceeds
were given to raise the debt of the athletic
department. The following was the MEM
bership of the several committees: Execu-
tive. r. c. Hefiebower. e. c. Stevenson. B.
G. STEVENSON, Jackson Morris Harry E.
Collins and Robert w. Lowe; advertising,
B. G. Stevenson, James w. Price. M. r.
Harrison Meade Moore and r. B. Atkinson;
program, e. c. Stevenson, Jackson Norris.
Harry E. Collins AID Robert w Lowe
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Illinois Mother Mislaid Baby ON Train,

A dispatch from FillsdaIe, ILL.,, says: The
six-weeks-old baby of Mrs. E. r. Merry
man arrived home here yesterday after
having been carried 200 miles by rail before
the anxious mother discovered what had
become of the child
Mrs. Merryman and her baby daughter
were visiting in a nearby town. On re-
turning home the mother was met at the
train by her sister. Mrs. Merryman was SO
anxious to get home that she forgot about
her sleeping infant and hurried away. talk
ing about her pleasant visit After a time
she went to the bedroom. where she
thought she placed the child. but the infant
was gone. Mrs Merryman. after collecting
her thoughts, discovered that she had for
gotten the baby.
In Iowa the child was found still sleeping
In the care OF train men the babe was
promptly sent home.
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STUDENTS AT SMOKER
George Washington Boys
Have a Merry Time.
ALSO A STREET PARADE
COLLEGE SPIRIT AND COLLEGE
YELLs PREVAIL.
National Rifles Armory Scene of Large
Gathering-The Toasts and
Those Responding.

Four hundred, students of the George
Washington University participated in a
college smoker at the National Rifles
Armory last night. 1t was a very warm
smoker and the rafters of the building
were somewhat weakened after the show,
owing to the vibrations from the yeils of
the enthusiastic col.egians. All who were
there were not boys in years, but every boy
and man was boy for the time being
and not one who had known an alma mater
failed to raise his voice in testimony of h S
feaIty to the days Of the present or those
of auld lang syne.
The students gathered at the university
hall. at 18th and H streets, about o'clock,
and marched in body to the armory. They
were headed by the Marine Band, under
the leadership of Lieut.. Santelmann, and
their route was down 18th street to Penn
sylvania avenue, thence to 9th street,
thence up 9th to G street and to the arm
ory Every step, of the way was punctu-
ated by the yeIis of the different classes,
all of which were represented in the line of
march, and Che ripping hurrahs and tigers
that rent trIe air and declared George
Washington f8fbe The real and only univer-
sity on earth. gtartied the pedestrians and
shocked the policemen along the route.
program the 76weri being stocked with pro-
visions, both. solidii land liquid, for the de-
location of the hungry crowd, which later
in the evening made raid upon the tables
which would have done credit to war
party on a foragfng expedition. On the
way to the afmory the procession was led
by jackson Morris of the second-year law
class as grand marshal e. G.. Wilson led
the medicos Donald Mclean the law class,
A. M. Basford the dental department and
the college by William Albert. POSTCARD
uate.
At the armofy, when the students gathered
for the fraygGtheret were yeIls and class
shouts. songs and howls from all, and the
windows ratified as each class tried its best
to make more noise than every other one.
AS the evening wore on every endeavor
seemed successful. Seldom could the voice
sof the presiding officer be clearly heard.
and when he managed to cast his voice as
far as the center of the crowd some one
with a megaphone would start another class
veil or one for the speaker. Whats the
matter with Pepper? He's all rightr'
ssWeIli Welt. Weli!!!" are samples of the
shouts. and every time the speaker found
If imnossibIe to be heard two feet from the
stage. he smiled and waited for the exu.
berant enthusiasm to die down for mo-
ment and then essayed once more to his
sntv as announcer OF the features of the
program.
Mr.. Pepper Presides.
/. G. Pepper, president of the third year
law class and of the association of class
presidents. was introduced to the students
as their presiding officer for the evening"
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month and far exceeds that of any week
in March since the federal government has
supervised the landing there.
More than 1000 immigrants arrived on
steamers in New York Monday Other
ships are credited with 20,2S8 Immigrants
making for the seven days ending Sat-
urday a grand total of 81, 500 aliens.
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Big Influx of Immigrants.

Enough immigrants to people city as
large as La Crosse. Wis, were due to ar
rive at New York on steamships from Eu-
ropean ports this week. For the seven days
the number is estimated to reach 80. s.l3.
which in q fair sized number ordinarily for
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Calvin A. McCraw. young workman at
a yeneering plant at Ea.. Radford, Va,
boiling water.
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REMODELHNG SALE.

improvements be building
be
a oil
n view
of
ciay goods WE'RE BOUND CONTRACT TO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-24
Mr pepper Presides.

/. G. Pepper, president of the third year
law class and of the association of class
presidents, was introduced to the students
as their presiding officer for the evening,
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acnce
cate YOU the boy who ran away
from the florists in washin1tong I
inquired when rcadv 70 speak "The
boy who delivered Miss 3Ioores brilnl
0ouquetg"
"Yes. SIR"
let 20 Of his hand ana sat Gown.
Surely there was q power greator than
chance governing this matter Through
what devious ways and from what un.
expected sources had I come upon this
knowledge3
Mrs. Jeffrey, or Miss Moore, as she
was then, told Jim TO seat the gentle
man IN the library" now said.
"Whyg'
II DO not know. He told her the gem
ileman's name, and then she whis-
percd him that I heard her. and that
was why got money too. But it's all
gone now. Oh, sir when are you going
back y'
] started TO my feet. Was Il 10 an.
swer TO this appeal or because real
ICED that { had come at last upon
clew calling FOR immediate actlon2
II am going now" said I. "and you
are going with me. Run. for the train
we take leaves inside Of ten minutes.
My business here is over"
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Ole
FILTGREE BALL
BY.
ANNA KATHARINE GREEN.
Auutor Of The Mps'erpo " Agdtho Webb"
Lost Mans Lane Etc

When they brought this ring TO me I
would not have exchanged places with
any man on earth. AS jimmy herself
was curious enough to stroll along
about this time. 7 held II out where we
both could see II and draw our conclu-
sions
It was a plain gold circlet set with a
single small ruby. II was cut through
and twisted out Of shape just as 1 had
anticipated How could I learn the
story of that ring and the possible
connection between II and Mr. Jemrey's
professed jealousy OF his wife and the
disappointing honeymoon which had
followed their marriage? That this
feeling on his part had antedated the
ambassadors bali no one could ques-
ton, but that II had started as far back
as the wedding day was a new idea to
me, and one which suggested many
possibilities Could this idea be estab-
llshed, and IL 50 how2 But one avenue
of inquiry offered itself The waiter.
who had been spirited away so curl
ously Immediately after the wedding.
might be able to give us some informa-
tion on this interesting point He had
been the medium Of the messages
which had passed between her and
Mr. jeffrey just prior TO the ceremony;
afterward he had been seen talking
earnestly to that gentleman and later
with her Certainly it would add to
our understanding Of the situation to
know what reply she bad sent to the
oeremptory demand made upon her at
so critical a time-an understanding so
desirable that the very prospect OF It
was almost enough TO warrant a jour
ney to Tampa. Yet say that the re.
suits were disappointing, how much
time lost and what a sum of money
| felt the need OF advice in this crisis.
yet hesltated to ask IT, My cursed
pride and my no less cursed jealousy
Of D1rbn stood very much in my way
at this time
week had now passed since the in
quest, and while Miss Tuttle still re-
mained at liberty it was a circum-
scribed liberty which must have been
very CALLING to one OF her temperament
and habits She rode and she walked.
but she entered no house unattended
nor was she allowed any communica-
ton with Mr.. jeffrey Nevertheless
she saw him or at least gave him the
opportunity OF seeing her. Each day
at O'Clock she rode through X street.
and the detective who watched Mr.
Jeffrey's house said that she never
passed 1t without turning her face to
the second story window. where he in
yariably stood. No signs passed be
tween them-indeed they scarcely nod
debut her face as she lifted II to
meet his eye showed so marked a Sc
renity and was so altogether beautiful
that this same detective had a desire
to see II II maintained like character
istics when she was not within reach
OF her brOther-in-law. Accordingly the
next day he delegated his place to an
other and took his stand farther down
the street Alas. it was not the same
woman's face he saw. but a far differ
ent and sadder one She wore that
look of courage and brave hope only in
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sobbing at the tent door stared at
him curiously and was hurrying on
when | felt myself caught by the hand.
Take me with you" cried a choked
and frightened voice in my ear. Il
have no friend here now he is gone
Take me back TO Washington"
Washington turned and looked
at the lad, who. kneeling In the hot
sand at the door OF the tent was clutch.
Ing me with imploring hands.
who are your l asked. "and how
came you here1 DO you belong to the
armyT
81 helped care sor his horse" he
whispered HE found me smuggled
on board the traln-for | was bound
to go TO war-and he was sorry for
me and used TO give me bits Of his
own rations, but-but now no one will
give me anything, Take me back; she
won't care, She's dead. they say Be
sides, I wouldn't stay here now II she
was alive and breathing. | have had
enough Of war since he Oh. he was
good TO mel never cared for any one
so much"
1 looked at the boy with an odd sen
sation for which have no name
"Whom are you talking about?" I
asked. Your mother your sisterY
"Oh nor The tone was simplicity
itself, "Never had no mother mean
the lady at the big house; the one that
was married She gave me money 10
so out Of Washington, and, wanting 70
be soldier, followed Curly Jim. /
didn't think he'd die; be looked 80
strong What's the matter, sir?
Have said anything I shouldn't"
had him by the arm. fear that
was shaking him.
"Ths lady" | repeated. "ehe who
was marrled-who gave you money.
Wasn't It Mrs. JenreyY
Yes, believe that was the name OF
the man she married. dsdn't know
him, but saw her.
"Where7 And why did she give you
money! 1 will take you home with
me II you tell me the truth about IL"
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The boy who ran away
from the flOritt's

He glanced back at the tent from
which / had slightly drawn him and
a hungry look crept into his eyes.
We'll, It's no secret now" he NUT
tered. Gle used TO say / must keep
my mouth shut but he wouldn't say
so now II he knew / could get home
by telling He used 20 be sorry for
me- he used. What do you want TO
know p
why Mrs jeffrey gave you money
10 leave Washington"
The boy trembled drew a step away
and then came back, and under those
hot Florida skies in the turmoil Of de-
parting troops / heard these words:
Because heard what she said TO
jim"
felt my heart go down, then up. up.
beyond anything I had ever expert
enced In my whole life The way be-
fore me was not closed then A witness
yet remained though Jim was dead.
The bog was obllyious Of my emotion.
He was staring with great mournful.
ness at the tent
"And y hat was thatf" said /.
His attention, which bad been wan
dering, came back. and Il was with
some surprise be said:
1T was not much. She told him 70
take the gentleman into the library.
But Il was the library where men died.
and be just went and died there. too,
you remember. and Jim said he wasn't
ever going 10 speak OF H. and 90
promised not 10 neither. but-but--
when DO you think you viii be start
Ing. sirT
did not answer him. / was feeling
very queer, as men feel suppose,
who in some crisis or event recognize
an unexpected inlerD0sit0n Of Progi-
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to the heart to see that they aid this
not 50 much out OF consideration for
me or my errand there as from the
consciousness that their business at
the bedside Of this dying man was
over. He was on the point OF breath.
ing his last l pressed forward, and
after one quick scrutiny OF the closed
eyes and pale face l knelt az his side
and whispered name into his ear II
was that Of Veronica Moore.
He started They all saw Il. on the
threshold Of death, some emotion-we
never knew -'qt One-drew him back
for an ins and the pale cheek
showed sur eicion Of color. Though
the eyes did not OPEN the lips moved,
and | caught these words
Kept wor1--told no one-she was
so"-
And that was ALL He died the next
instant.
Bending under this stroke oe Provl.
dence, | passed out. A little boy was
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Jeffrey sees Miss TuitIo
from his window

passing Mr. Jeffrey's house. Was II
simply an expression OF her secret de-
votion to him, or the signal Of some
compact which had been entered into
between them?
Whichever 1t was, II touched my
heart even In his description OF II.
After advising with Jimmy. I ap-
preached the superintendent, TO whom
without further reserve / opened my
heart
The next day found myself on the
train bound for Tampa. with full au-
thority TO follow Curly Jim until I
found him.
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CHAPTER XIX

NWYHEN started on this desper-
nv ate search after a witness,
war had been declared, but
no advance as yet ordered
on Cuba. / wandered from one end Of
the camp to the other tin / finally en-
countered a petty officer who gave
signs Of being a rough rider Him I
stopped and, with some hint OF my
business, asked where James Calvert
could be found
His answer was a stare and a ges.
ture toward the hospital tents.
Nothing could have astouished me
more
"SickT' / cried.
"Dying" was his answer.
Dying Curly Jiml Impossible! /
had mlsied nay Informant as 10 the ex-
act man I wanted, or else there were
two James Calverts in Tampa. Curly
Jim, the former cowboy, was not the
fellow 20 succumb in camp before he
had ever smelt powder.
1T Is James Calvert Of the First vol
unteer corps / am after" said /. "A
sturdy fellow
mo doubt, no doubt Many sturdy
fellows are down He's dowl 70 stay
Typhoid, you know. Bad case. No
hope from the start Pity, but
! heard no more. Dylngl Curly Jim!
He who was considered 10 be Immune
He who held the secret
let me see him." / demanded. 1T
is important-a police matter. A word
from him may save a life. He Is sun
breathingY
Eyes but I do not think there Is any
chance Of his speaking He did not
recognize his nurse five minutes ago"
As bad as that But / dld not de-
spair did not dare To- / had staked
everything on this Interview. and I
was not going 70 lose its promised re-
suits from any lack of enor. Oh ly
own part
LET me see him" I repeated.
WBs taken 10. The few persons /
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Persons afflicted airh piles should be
careful at this season of the year Hot
weather and bad drinking water con-
tribute q the conditions which make
piles more painful and dangerous. De-
Wits witch Hazel salyc stops the pain
draws out ire soreness and cures. Get
ihe Kenuine beoring the name OF Il G
DeHilt 4 CO. sold By C. r. Renfro.
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Make no common error The PROOF OF
the pudding is the eatin' Let him who
is without sin cast the first stone. Where
there is a win there is a way All is
not gold that glitters. over the Alps
lies Italy. All these things have been
said before; then why reiteate? Why.
indeed Why forsooth, doesn't il rain?
why doesn't the Guthrie bah club win a
game just once TO feel how it feels? on,
some viii say, that is an escole a. atru;
or @ dicopulate suognomer; well, maybe;
viii! It's the way you wont. To you
want to-one ad win do It, Try g..
Want?
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The GROWING SOUTHWEST

o.
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o States is advancing so RAPIDLY in
o population agriculture, railroad
o construction and maritime COM
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o mileage ard Galveston stands Sec
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We have lots OF information
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o TO the investor and homeseekar
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factory as 4 you had come IN person
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DO YOU WANT o
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j. L. McKEowN Deputy.

CFirst Published IN Daily Leader May
%. l905)
Notice Of Application for Liquor License.
Territory OF Oklahoma, Logan County. S..
Notice is hereby given that II. c. RIt-
terbusch has this day filed in the office
OF the County Clerk. Ia am. for said
County Of Logan. a petition. asking that
a license be granted TO him 20 sen al re-
tan, malt spirltuous ana vinous liquors
on Lot rs, Block is Second Ward. city
Of Guthrie, in said County and Territory
II no protest be filed on or before
June 2 1905. his petition WIN be granted
and license issued
Witness my ham. and the scar of ssid
County hereto amxed this ssi1
day Of 1lay 1905
tsEAL) M =. 1RAPP,
County CLERK
J. L. MckEOWE. Deputy.
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WANTED BY CHICAGO MANUFAC-
TURING HOUsE-Person Of trustwor-
Illness ard somewhat familiar with local
territory as assistant In branch office.
Salary SIS paid weekly. Permanent po-
sitio1. No lnvcstmcnt required. Busi-
ness established. Previous experience
not essential to engaging Address.
Manager Branches. 1928 Dearborn ST.,
Chicago
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MISCELLANEOUS.

WATTED-Three men with money to
take small interest in BAN team
Franchise IAN b. bought. Add-ess.
IT, care Leader
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0 0 o 0 0 o Q 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0
Daily Leader 10 cez;s q week delir
cred eTery day except sunday.
Q Q o 20 0 Q Q 0 90 90 ooa
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Flrst Published ia Daily leader .Iay
23,
Notice Of Application tor Liquor License
Territory Of Oklahoma ogan County. SIS.
Nodce is hereby given that A. Hoo
ver has this day filed IN the office OF
me county e.erk. In anc Tor said codn-
ty Of Logan, a petition asking that H.
cerse .e sranted him to sen az retail,
Malt spirituous. and vinous liquors on
Lots 6 and q Block So Fifth Ward, CITY
of Guthrie. in said county and territory
II no protest be hied ON OF before
June q 1905 his petition win be grant-
cd and license issued.
Witness my hand and the seal Of said
county hereto affixed this 2srd day
OF Nay Isv5.
,oEAL) b. Z. TRAPP.
County Clerk
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BUSINESS OPPoEmUNTIEs stock Of
furniture and undertaking Ga Okaho.
ma town Of $500. Invoices about g. 900.
including funeral car ana fixtures. WIN
sell ia whole or part or trade for city
property ia Kansas City Wichita, Fort
Worth Dallas Oklahoma city or any
good town. WIN sell residence with fur
niture stock and good farm. close in.
or trade. Write Oklahoma Casket Co.,
Oklahoma City Okla. o.
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o
Farm Lands.
. o C o O
o I pay cash for SNAPS In lands in O
any part Of South or North Dakota O
o and houses, lots or lands in CT near O
o Minneapolis Send fun descriptions O
o and SNAP PRICES ONLY, in first q
letter q
e. r SHEPPARD. o
222 Now York Life Building. o
o Minneapolis MINI. o
o o o o o o D
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WARRANTS

WANTED-Terrltorlal warrants Good
price paid. Address "CC." care Leader.
0.
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cOssi coss,

WANTEp-To sell you am the COBs
you need. The W, H. Coyle Co.
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MALE HELP WANTED.

WANTED have position FOR good
salesmen. See me for terms V. Bow
crs, los West Harrison. Guthrie.
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FoR REN1.

FOR RENr-Good pasture for cattle.
l-2 miles east Of town, known as
Thompson's pasture. Best grass, shade
and water. Can at Liter implement
house.
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Rooms Tor light housebee.ing so7 H.
Villas.