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Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

Barry went and found him strangely stern
and gloomy, staring into the CRATE as though
its red embers showed pictures sadder than
death.
Looking up at last, he inquired:
Where were you, Horton, the night of
our fre%
cat home, and on the street down by the
store" answered Barry;
"Oh, you were down by the store, then%
YES" replied the young man, fearlessly.
perhaps you will tell me how that hap
pened?"
1T happened very queerly, indeed" answer
ed Barry; so strangely that have not told
it to anybody. l was the last to leave that
evening, closed the door and went home;
but my sleep was restless and broken. l kept
thinking of the store and business until,
in the middle of the night, a nervous idea
possessed me that l had failed to lock the
door. 1t worried me so much that 1 dressed
and went down, tried the door, found it all
right, stood for moment or so peering in,
then went back home, and slept so soundly
that | knew nothing of the fire until MORN
fore, but this very strangeness of the circum-
stance deferred me until you had asked me
the question"
81 have known all this since the morning
squarely in the face. ''The watchman saw
you come out of the store, as he thought, fol-
lowed you home. and on his return discovered
the fire. I have also known that you were
in need of money and had tried to borrow in
anticipation of your salary. You had the
key Of the store that night, knew the combi-
nation of the safe-lock. and also knew that
it contained an unusual amount of currency.
1 suppose you know that such evidence
means State PRISON.
'"That is all true" said Barry paling at
the awful peril in which he>stood, but return
ing his employers gaze with eyes that feared
no mans
"And / have kept your secret for month";"
continued Mr.. Clark "And now"
Here he paused shaken by conyulsive sobs,
and turned his face away, for big tears were
rolling down his cheeks
"And now," he added. 'I ask you to keep
mine, for you have a right to know it. I
suspect that my own sonny boy, whom 1
have loved and trusted, and for whom have
labored all these years-I suspect believe
that he was the one to rob me. But he
wouldn't have fired the building, Horton; he
wouldn't have done that" said the old man,
pathetically. cit must have been match
he stepped on-some accident which caused
the fire. And now go back to the store.
shall not be down today. Keep my sons
secret Save lis from shame. as / saved you,
when everything looked against you. All,
would that my boys reputation could stand,
as yours has stood, SO terrible testW
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

"You may leave your address and refer
ences though" said Mr.. Clark, moved by the
boys discouraged look; and, as Barry had
never thought before of the necessity of a
reference. the name which came first to his
lips was that of Professor Randall, of Merton.
Pleased with the lads manly face, Mr..
Clark wrote Randall that Barry Horton had
applied for situation and given him as a
reference
To this note the professor replied that che
knew, not what qualifications the position de-
manded, but that he did know Barry Horton
to be- young man who never broke his
word"
and for several years he grew in the esteem
OF bis employers.
At last his life was shadowed by an event
which well might shake the confidence of
his staunchest friends, for the grave and ter
r1ble crimes of theft and arson seemed likely
to be. proved against him. The night watch
man had heard an unaccountable noise in the
store at o'clock in the morning, but as the
light was burning as usual and nothing visibly
wrong, he had gone on his rounds, resolving
to look i'll the window again on his return.
As he drew near, ha1f-hour later, walking
noIselessly In tho soft, freshly-fallen snow, he
saw a man start from the doorway whose
general appearances. reminded him of Horton.
And so it proved, for the watchman followed
him home; then, wondering at the strange cir
cumstance, returned and found the store on
fire.
An immediate alarm brought engines dash
ing down the deserted streets, trailing fierce
streams Of glowing sparks and long plumes of
inky smoke.
Forcing the door, the iremen rushed into
the suffocating atmosphere, and son had the
flames under control. Examination showed
that the safe had been robbed by some one
who knew how to open it, and it was sup
posed that the building had been fired to
cover the evidences of guilt.
What the watehman had seen, he told no
one except Mr.. Clark.
This gentleman, inexpressibly amazed and
pained debated long what action to take,
though there seemed no reasonable doubt of
Horizons guilt.
Twice he was on the point of ordering Bar
ry's arrest but the young mans good repu-
tation pleaded powerfully in his Behalf, and
twice the employer hesitated to take deci-
sive step.
Thus over Barry sword hung by cob
web thread. His whole future rested on the
viewless fabric of that reputation for honor
which his wise and kindly teacher had nfiu-
enred him to build. 1t was this alone which
stood between him and infamy-between him
and lasting disgrace which would blight his
prospects and break his mothers heart.
One day word came to the office that Mr..
Clark was too sick to come down, and would
like to see Horton at the house.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

"But promise you," said Barry, earnestly.
The professor only shook his head, smiling
in amiable incredibly.
II give you my word of honor" continued
the boy flushing.
"Ah, Barry, 1 know you," replied the pro-
fessor, with an affable twinkle in his eye.
"Your word of honor isn't really frst-class
security"
"Isn't it as good as John Carson's?" ex-
claimed the boy, hotly.
'Why, no." replied the professor, calmly.
"John Carson has too much at stake to break
his word. 1 can trust him."
"Too much at stake! How SO. sir"
Carson" continued the professor, has a
good reputation, one he has been year ID
building and prizes very highly. He couldn't
be induced to part with it, and therefore 1
would believe him under all circumstances.
But as for you, Barry, you have nothing to
lose bv, breaking your word; one falsehood
more or less would make no difference m your
reputation, for nobody has any confidence IN
Won as it is. Now, honestly, my boy, woufdn =
YOU think me exceedingly green If l believed
everything you took notion to tell me! "
course, you would; and you'd laugh as you told
the boys how you pulled the wool over my
eyes. Then. too, the other students VINO are
working hard to build regulations, would give
I'M the effort if they saw you getting along as
Well without one as Carson with the very best
in the school. Oh, no, Barry. I'd like to graft
fy YOU, but can't do it; it wouldn't be far
to the others"
The boy left the room with downcast looks
and for the next day or two did some serious
thinking. Finally. when he again found the
professor alone, he announced, in some embar-
rassment, chat he, too, would like to build a
reputation"
IA 6rst-rate idea," replied the professor,
cbeerfuIly, Creating it as a purely business in
vestment. You'll find it valuable thing to
have"
And SO Barry began by trying to be scru-
pulously honorable and trustworthy in all the
relations of school life. He took growing
nride in his work, and his word soon came to
he received as worth something; indeed, be-
fore the end Of the course, it passed current
&c we'll as Carson's, and when he quilted Mer.
ton Hall. his aspirations and ideals Of honor
were very different from those he. brought
there.
His first step now was to apply for situa-
t;on in business house which had advertised
for help, and he was not little disheartened
when informed by the head of the firm that
there were already twenty applicants ahead
of him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

ed he would have been the most popular boy
in his class but for a failing we very soon dis
covered.
We could not rely on his word. Where de-
ception suited his purpose, or even where a
deliberate falsehood might save him from the
consequences of some wild prank or breach of
discipline, he would tell it without hestancy
or confusion, and afterward laugh at it heart
lily as good joke on the teacher or as an evi-
dence of superior acumen.
Not that he was very bad at heart; his ma
ture was sympathetic, his impulses often kind
ly and good and he certainly considered him
self an,honorable fellow; but his ideas of hon
or were incorrect-he was self-willed and
found it hard to acknowledge himself in the
wrong.
Our principal soon learned these disagree
able traits, but it seemed to make no differ
ence in his treatment of Barry Professor
Randall never lectured him, never singled him
out for special reproof, and, when compelled
to punish him by some restriction of liberty,
did SO in business-like way, as though per-
sonally he didn't care, simply that it was GUS
tomary to treat such an offense with a sus-
pension of privileges.
Outside of study hours, he was as gracious
to Barry as to the most exemplary boy in
school, and soon so won his confidence that
Barry came to regard the professor as one of
the most pleasant and companionable of men.
Indeed. Barry even used to tell the profess
sor of many mischievous trick-how he play
ed capital joke on this one or cleverly de-
ceived another-to which voluntary conf
dences the professor listened with interest, Of
ten smiling if there were anything amusing in
the story, and seeking in their talks to render
himself entertainingy instructive rather than
a moralist and censor
One day, after their acquaintance had be-
come thus intimate Barry asked permission
to go over to the city on the coming Saturday.
ooh, no, can't let you co." replied the
professor, pleasantly.
"But you told John Carson that he might. /"
"Yes." answered the professor, carelessly,
"but he stands on different footing"
"Td like to know how. sir?" asked Barry,
in surprise.
"He promises me" responded the professor,
good-naturedly. that he will not break any
Of our rules while he is gone; but if you went
/ fancy quite number of them would be
pretty badly fractured"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

AIRY HORTON was bright
faced, handsome lad of fifteen when
he first came to Merton School.
Fun-loving, generous, eager for out
door sports, yet quick to master
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-06
PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

First Published Dec. 4. 1907
State of Oklahoma,
County of Garter, 50.
The Honorable Board of County
commissioners of Carter County, ok
lahoma met this day. November 26
1907. pursuant To adjournment. the
following members being present, to.
wit:
Robert + Scivally, Commissioner
District No. r. Allen w. Speake
Commissioners District Nc. ., and O.
X. Darden. Commissioner District
No. 3, and the following business
was transacted. to-wit:
The Board made contract with
United States Marshal. to be ap
proved by Attorney General of Unit
I'd States. for the actual cost per
diem of feeding and keeping prison.
ers put in the United States Jail al
Ardmore, Oklahoma. by che Sheriff
of Carter County.
Board ordered County Attorney To
order sufficient Statutes for the JUS
tlces OF the Peace of the County.
Thereupon the Board of County
Commissioners adjourned TO NEE,
Monday morning, December .. 1907
at o'clock.
ROBT. +. SCIVALLY.
Chairman. Board Of County Com
missloners. Carter County, OklnhOms
(Seai.J
Attest: VIM. II. Frame, County
Clerk. Carter County, Oklahoma.
BY Is. w. Duke. Deputy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-06
Taft viii Hurry Home.

Southwestern Press.
New York. Dec. "a conference
of the admirers and political sup
porters of Secretary Taft will be
neld here tomorrow for the purpose
of arranging a glorious reception 70
the secretary upon his arrival here
from his world tour. Mr.. Taft is
expected to sail tomorrow from
Hamburg on the steamer President
Grant and will reach New York late
next week. II the plans OF the Taft
managers are carried out, the re-
ception to the secretar" In New
York will be on iarglr and more
enthusiastic scale than the greeting
to William Jennings Bryan when
he returned from his globe encir.
cling expedition.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-06
PROCEEDINGS OF the BoARO
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

First Published Dec. I. 1907
State OF Oklahoma.
Carter County. ~.
The Honorable Board of County
Commissioners met this day. Novem
Der 10. 1907. pursuant to adjourn
mcnt. the following members being
present. to.wit. Robert r SoivaL
ly Commissioner District M. =
Allen ~ Spcake. Commissioners :
District No. =, and q. X Darden,
commissioners District No. }. ana
the following business was trans
acted. to-wit:
Looked after getting suitable build
ing for County Court HoWe.
Thcrcupon the Honorable Board
of County Commissioners adjourned 4
to meet at O'Clock, Monday. Nov
cmbcr 25th. 1907.
ROBT. p. sCIvALLY.
Chairman Board of Comfy com
missioners. Carter County. Okla.
(Seal)
Attest: VIM ~ Frame County
Clerk.
by u. w. Duke, Deputy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-06
FILP|NOS WANT DIVORCE
BUT PlENARY COUNCIL CATH.
OLlC CHURCH DEMAND 1T
BE DENIED.
Southwestern Press.

Southwestern Press.
Manila. Dec. "a plenary council
OF the Catholic church in the Phil
ippines called by the pope. will
meet here tomorrow. II will he the
first held here. The papsl delegate
who will preside over the council
will probably prepare new discipli-
nary regulations, changing the
Spanish rules which have been in
force on the islands. Natives who
are not Catholics have repeatedly
urged the American government to
permit divorce In the Philippines.
but Governor Smith, who is a Cath
oils. refused. The plenary council
will pass resolutions upholding Gov.
ernor Smith in his action and will
demand that no divorce be permit
ted in the islands for any reason.
The matter of divorce has become
live issue in the Philippines, one
OF It's newspaper advocates III Ma
Mia satirically demanding. Does
not divorce follow the flag The
opponents OF the church declare
that the United States has estab-
lished an alliance with the church
even closer than that obtaining un'
der the Spanish regime. and one
newspaper charges that the COVER
nor takes his orders from Rome,
and not from Washington. II is al.
legged that, as a result of the refus-
al OF divorce on any grounds, the
great mass of Filipinos have come
to totally disregard the marriage
laws and marry and separate at
will, without taking the permission
of either the church or state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-06
YOUTH KILLS FATHER
SURRENDERs TO OFFICERS.
DEED WAS DONE IN PRO.
LECTION OF MOTHER.

Golden. Col. Dec. Sin order to
save the lives of his mother and
little sisters. Albert II. Kuehnie, %
years old. shot and instantly killed
his father Fritz Kuehnle. at their
home In East Golden.
When the elder Kuehnle got up
this morning he seized the weapon
and started after his wife. as she
vas preparing the morning meal.
He caught the frightened woman ny
the throat and backed her into the
corner of the kitchen and said.
Now. - you, I'll kill you
Tho noise of the scuffle attract
cd the attention of the eldest son,
Albert. who rushed into the kitche,
iusI as his father was point lg the
Pun at Mrs. Kiehnlr. Young Kueh.
nle grabbed his fathers arm and
tried to wrest the pistol from his
hand, but was not strong enough.
He finally got his finger on the
trigger. and his father again tried
to bring the gun to bear on his
wife. the son succeeded in turning
1t toward his fathers head and pull
ed the trigger. The gua still re-
naming In the s.asp Of the dead
man as he fell.
Young Kuehnle at once telephoned
to the coroner and the sheriff. Civ,
ing himself up tc the latter when
he arrived To the she III Kuehnle
remarked: "W. I'm 4 murderer
| have killed my owr father, and
! shuppose I'll bs hung or 20 to the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-06
OF BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

First Published Dec. 4, l907)
State OF Oklahoma,
Carter County, IS
The Board OF County Commission
ers met this day, December 2, 1907
pursuant to adjournment, the fol.
lowing members being present. to-
wit: Robert F. Scivally, from Com
missioner's District No. 1. Allen w
Speake. from Commissioners Dis
trict No. 2. and o, X. Darden, from
Commissioner District No. 5, and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-06
LEGAL NOTICE.

State Of Oklahoma Carter County,
In the County Court:
In the matter OF the estate Of
Joseph Baptists. deceased:
Notice 10 hereby given that. at 10
o'clock. q m. on Monday. the 18th
day Of December. 1907. or as soon
thereafter ss possible. ! will. az
county Judge. bear the petition Of
John B. Criner. this day filed with
ma In which petition II is sought
to have the last viii and testament
Of the said Joseph Baptiste. pro-
bated.
Given under my hand and seal at
Ardmore. Oklahoma. this November
23rd. 1907.
(seaD l. r. MASON,
2S-i.S County Judge.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-06

penitcntiary, but don't cure. Nv
mother is free at last
The elder kuehnlc t,d been a
terror to the family as well as tho
entire neighborhood, for number
of years. About once month he
would go on spree, and wanted to
kill some one. At times he would
beat his wife and children unmerci.
fully. and II any of the neighbors
would attempt to interfere he would
drive them away with n shotgun.
Several times he had been arrested
but always promised to reform and
keep away from his family after.
ward. He had been employed on
the night shift at the brewery
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-06
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.
Clerk-C arrier.

An examination for clerk and car.
rier will be held at tho postoflc-
In this city on December 26, 1907.
Age limits. IS to Is years, on the
date OF the examination.
Married women will not be admit.
ted to the examination. Unmarried
women will be admitted 10 the
examination. but are eligible for
appointment only as clerk.
Applicants must be physically
sound. and male applicants must
not be less than feet inches in
height without boots or shoes, and
weigh not less than 1876 pounds
without overcoat or hat.
For application blanks and for full
Information relative 10 the examina.
tion, qualifications. duties. salaries.
vacations. promotions. etc. address
Immediately Mr.. George j. Sand.
lin. Secretary board OF civil service
examiners, Ardmore. Okla
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-06
A Boon TO Elderly People.

Mostelderly people have some kid
ney or bladder disorder that is both
painful and dangerous. Foleys Kid.
ney Remedy has proven boon 10
many elderly people as 1t stimulates
the urinary organs, corrects irregu.
larities and tones up the whole sys.
tenn. Commence taking Foley's Kid
ney Remedy at once and be vigor.
GUS. For sale by all druggists. DIV
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-06
Another Physician Locates Here.

DR.. F. W. Roadway. physician
OF Louisville, Kentucky, is in Ard
more for the purpose of locating for
the practice OF his profes sion. DIR.
Roadway has had considerable clinic
experience in New York -or the past
year or so.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-06
Praise from New Enaland

Mrs. S. Joyce. Claremount. n. II.
writes; About year ago | bought
two bottles OF Foley's Kidney Rem.
edy. 1t cured me OF severe case
Of kidney trouble of several year
standing. 1t certainly is a grand.
good medicine, and | heartily recon
mend IT, DIV
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-06
PIocEEDiNGS OF BOARD o
COUNTY ssioNgRs.

The state OF Oklahoma,
Carter County. 81.
BE II remembered that I'm this
day. November 10th. 1907. the Hon
orable Board Of County Commission
ers. composed of Robert +. Seivally.
Commissioners District Ma. I, Anep
w. Spcake. Commissioners District
No. 2, and O. X. Darden. Commis-
sioner's District No. .. met N their
temporary office AZ the County Seat
in said County of Carter and State
OF Oklahoma, and proceeded to or.
ganize by duly electing Robert n
Scivally. Commissioner from Com
missioner's District No. I. as Ceair-
man of said Board te serve one
year from date. thereafter the fol.
lowing business was transacted. 10.
wit:
The Bond OF j. Holmes Akers,
Sheriff. for 100000 approved.
The Bond OF J. u. Mashers
County Attorney, 100000 approved
The Bond of w. Il. Frame, Cosnt
Clerk. s5oOs.Oo approved
The Bond of Mary V. Eiblack
Superintendent. 100000. approved.
The Bond OF ID. NJ. Rnmph, Treas
urer. $750OO.oo approved.
TIE Bond of S. s. Tolsos, Reyist
er of Deeds, s5O0OOO approved.
The Bond OF &. T. Vernon. Dis
trict Clerk. sl000000 approved.
Ardmore Township.
The Bond OF N r. Winfrey, JUS
tice OF Peace. for all the sums h,
may DE liable to pay, approved.
The Bond OF w. Il. Landrum, Con
stable. 100000. approved.
The Fond of George White, Con
> stable, 100000. approved.
The Bond of T. II. Moore. Clerk
100000 approved.
Morgan Township.
The Bond of c. u. Burgett, Jus
tice Of Peace. for all sums he ma!
be liable to pay. approved.
The Bond of John Gabriel, Justic,
of Peace, for all sums he may b,
; liable to pay, approved.
, The Bond of w. r. Hignight, Con
stable, 100000. approved.
], Wilson Townohip.
!. The Bond Of r. X. Thompson Jus
tice of Peace. for all sums he ma,
= be liable to pay, approved.
I The Bond Of ID. u. Cook, Con
stable, 100000. approved
The Bond of j. w. CHM, Consta
Bile 100000. approved.
i. The Bond Of George Presley
1 Township Trustee. $4,000. approved
The Bond of George Presley, Trus
, tee AS Assessor. $4,000, approved
The Bond of W. A. Buchanan
Township Clerk $4,000. approved.
kkers Township.
The Bond OF J. A. Williams, Jus
tice of Peace, for all sums he may
be- liable to pay. approved.
The Bond Of J. win Lasley, Con
stable. 100000. approved.
The Bond OF s. Davidson Con
stable. 100000 approved.
Hewitt Township.
The Bond of J. II. Dillard. Con
stable. 100000. approved,
The Bond OF G. II. Salyer, Consta
BILE, 100000, approved
} ThereupOn the Honorable Board
OF County Commissioners adjourned
to meet at 2 O'Clock Monday, Nov
ember IS, 1907.
ROBERT r. SCIVALLY.
; Chairman
Attest: VIM. Is. Frame, County
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-06

the following business was Gaas
acted. to-wit.
The Board rented ono additional
room, as a witness room. on the
third floor OF the Robson and VOL
verton building. at $500 per month.
Also ordered County Clerk To noti.
{ eli Township Trustees Of the
County to meet with the Board at
their once Monday. December .. 1907
TO lay out and organize Road his.
tricts.
That the commission vt Fred
Haney as Court attendant was ap-
proved; That N. +. winfrey. Justice
of the Peace Of Ardmorc was made
successor to the office OF United
States Commissioner for the First
Commissioners District. That he
be entitled TO the Records. Dock.
cts and Proceedings bolonging to
said Commissioner.
That the Board made the weekly
Ardmoreitc, and tho Morning Demo
crnt, both. its official organ To pub
lish the proceedings of the County
Boards meetings. at n split price
two and one.halt cents per line in a
regular form printing type.
Thereupon the Board of County
Commissioners adjourned this the
Ord day of December, 1907. to meet
on Monday, December Q. 1907.
ROBERT r. SCIvAILY,
Chairman. Board County Commits.
sioners. Carter County, Oklahoma.
(SeaiD
Attest: VIM. Il. Frame. County
Clerk.
BY II. W. Duke. Deputy.