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the elevator and out by this very door.
can it?'
You're sure some one went out. are
you?"
"Certa My IIl sure
Grafton moistened his lips.
Then it may interest you to know.
Parker. that ] Ieft here Just about
half an hour ago-when you were on
the tenth floor, in fact"
But Mr.. Grafton!'
And whoever fl was hat left here
when you last heard the door close
yes. it must have been that man.
Man. sir? What manE
Parker's interest was becoming most
keen, and mis- perpIexity was very evil
dent
Grafton perceived the latter. and
realized that in the mental whirI that
had taken possession of him he was
becoming rather incoherent.
Il don't know that we can blame
you" he said. Logically, I suppose
that We should have at least two men
in here at night. But however that
may be. within the past half-hour my
office has been entered bf some one
who had no business in there"
Your private office, sir2"
My private office-and the visitor
turned on the lights in full Had I
not seen them down the street. no one
would have known Of 1t until morn
ing"
But let as go up, sir. and"
Hold on. He's gone clear now.
whoever he was 1 want 10 know one
of two things first suppose that
there is no need OF my asking whether
you heard anything in the way Of an
xplosIon-anything that would seem
90 hint at safe-cracking?
IF had, I'd have been investigat-
ing it before now. sir said Parker.
rather tartly.
'Of course. So ! assumed. but.
Wei, have you heard anything in any
way out OF the ordinary
Why. no. sir Except that l sup
posed you left the building only a few
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anxiety as from the exertion. for the
nearer that he had approached MS
mystery. the more sinister its aspect
- had seemed to become.
He was morally certain now that
omethinS had gone wrong. and his
agitated fingers fumbled long and
fruitlessly before the door would open
In the dim light of the lower corri-
dor he drew a long breath and lis
tened. Steps were coming down the
stairs. He ran forward, rather expect
ing to confront the person responsible
for his agitation.
1t was, however, Parker The watcn-
man opened his eyes trifie at the
sight Of his employer.
Back again, sir?"
Parker, when were YOU or the
ninth Hoor-I mean the last trip7"
why" the watchman glanced at
his clock-"it was 1922 when 1 passed
your door"
Passed it? Didn't you go In"
Not this trip. sir. or. rather, only
20 reach in and press the button, you
know"
Grafton frowned.
certain of that Parker
"Of course. 1 am. sir. There's the
punch on the dial of the clock"
And what nave you been doing
since them
Coming down through the building,
sir"
A trihe OF acidity found its way in1o
the watchman's voice. He was really
a man Of extreme care. and there
seemed to be an indefinite sort Of In
sinuation in Grafton's questions.
why. Mr.. Grafton2" he asked.
Grafton looked sduarely at hIm.
See mere, Parker. 1t is now just
about ten minutes to ] o'clock. At
quarter of 1-just about five minutes
ago-you were not In my private Of
fee, were your"
Your private office. Mr.. Grafton?"
gasped Parker.
''Oh, I'm not accusing you Of any
tning-don't think that. All L want is
positive information. Were you?"
Certainly not. sir At quarter to 1
! pushed the indicator in room DOL"
'Ah! The second floor. then. just as
I had figured
But"
well. while you were on the second
or third floor. say any time in the last
five or six minutes. did you hear any
signs of anyone in the buiIding?'
only when you went out. two or
three minutes ago. Mr. Grafton"
when i went out?"
why. yes. sir. 1t can't be more
than that since you went down in
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Yes. IT appears So"
he frowned again as he stared at the
safe.
Parker. that waa either an ordinary
thief, here TO pick up what ne could. or
II was a fellow with definite designs on
that safe. I'm blest II knew which
- think Just now"
WAS there something very impor-
tant in the vault?"
THE most important thing on earth
To me-" murmured Grafton. In a
business sense. at any rate. 1t was a
little bundle OF papers. Parker They
have been IN the First National vaults
for a year now. and I got them out
crly today. Thinking that they would
be secure enough UP here, 1 decided
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CHAPTER V.
A Staggering Blow.
.arker stoOd onen-mnnIned

Parker stood open-moutned.
Such statement coming from such
Il man as Grafton. a creature OF svs-
tenn from the soles OF his shoes TO the
top OF his head. was not 10 - assirn-
Hated in a moment.
Tit can't be. sir." said Parker
with much conviction
ITS the fact, groaned Grafton. II
recall It all quite clearly row. There
was-a telegram for me. just minute
or two before s. 1t happened 10 be
quite surprise and necessitated A
good deal OF hurrying. The papers
were in my hand and laid them
down. meaning to open the safe and
then get my coat. Yes. that's II ex-
actly. ] remember putting ca the coat
end looking at the clock. Then I saw
how Internally little time I had. and
rushed out OF the office. telling len
rison that ] should not be back until
morning. ! remember the WHOLE thing
clearly now" =
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may be working for some one else this
time next month. Parker"
The car stopped, and they stepped
out and listened. Not a sound was 10
he heard on the ninth floor They
walked quickly down the hall. and
Grafton tried his door. 1t was quite
fast. but II could hardly have been
otherwise. for the spring locks closed
automatically.
We'll. he closed the door after him,
at least" he muttered- Now we shall
see"
Rather Serious Conclusions.
he stepped in quickly and threw on
the lights. Parker. standing with
drawn revolver. turned rapidly to ell
corners OF the main office. There was
no sign OF an intruder. Grafton
sighed.
He's gone-thats certain. What
ever damage he may have done is
over now. Parker"
But your own Office, sir
Grafton opened the door. The moon
light was fairly bright, and IT was
evident at once that the visitor mad
departed. WHAT traces had he left be-
hind?
Grafton's hand trembled as II felt
again for the switch. What would
that flood of light reveal? His little
vault shattered and emptied. Or.
He growled impatlently at his own
hesitation and turned the little knob.
Then he stood motionless. hardly dar-
Ing to look toward the corner.
'Weli-sbe seems to be all right.
siri' said Parker.
A great sigh OF relief escaped Graf
ton-his eager eyes sought the ball OF
steel. Parker was right the safe
stood there intact and without so much
as a scratch.
We'll. that's downright queer" he
exclaimed, almost laughing as the
load left him.
She hasn't been touched. sir"
Parker was bending over the safe
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mo. sis. not sign of trouble any
where"
You're sure?"
why, perfectly, Mr. Grafton. Seer
The door is as fast as II could be.
There isn't a mark anywhere IN the
neighborhood of the combInation-or
elsewhere for tnat matter"
IT'S true. thank goodness"
But all the same, sir''-thC watch
man Strengthened up-"there has been
a visitor in here very recently. Smell
that7"
Grafton's afflicted nose SnInred IN
vain.
You're not taking of Turkish to-
bacco. t0o?" he asked.
1t is that, and nothing else-that
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4 WHITE STRE,AKc%0 DISASTER

minutes ago. instead of as you say.
seme one did
None OF The other tenants are In
the building. are theyT'
mo. sir. Not one"
Grafton removed his nat and wiped
the Perspiration from his forehead.
No theory seemed possible, save that
OF unlawful entry OF his sanctum-
We'll, we'll go u9 and investigate"
he said shortly.
He walked 10 the elevator. and Par
ker, having switched on the current.
followed quickly.
Your safe. sir" he hazarded: has
Il been cracked2"
That's what ] don't know" replied
Grafton. grimly. But IL IL has. YOU
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odor never comes from anything out
some Of these here Turkish cigarettes"
by Jovel 1 believe can catch 1t
myselfl' He Sniffed again. Yes. and
it's strong this time"
ITS all OF that. sir"
And there's another thiny-it seems
&C. me TO be extremely cool in here.
everything considered"
Il had noticed # when we first en-
tered" Parker smiled. "He came
through the window.
That seems to be about fhe only
explanation. but"
How did he do it7 I wSs thinking
OF that, too. The ladders of the IRE
escapes were all taken down when we
closed up this evening. for the paint
ers. He couldn't have climbed up'
Grafton shook his head end ponder
ed. But after a minute his face
liEhtened up.
We'll. 1 don't know that 1 am par
ticularly interested In the way he came
or the way he went, Parker. The main
point about the whole affair is that
either you or ! frightened hum of, or
he gave UP the Job as rather too for
midable. The safe Is untouched. and
uhat's ali I care particularly about
just now"
And stin. sir. It's very unpleasant
TO think that any one could walk in
like that"
Grafton laughed
Decidedly. Wen have to get an
other man here immedia loly, so that
there are two of Won On ne nno-,a all
night. I'll see Burleigh. who has the
detective agency on the ffth floor. to-
r-orrow. and have one Of his men de-
tailed 10 stay with you Until we can
get a permanent man. We'll"
Locked OF Unlocked?
He paused and yawneJ Parker was
walking around, prying into the cor
ners and examing things generally.
Everything seems 10 be all right.
sir"
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MysteryDeepens
AS a Strange
Light Appears
in the Office
Of Millionaire
Grafton.
The SYNOPSIS.


Joha Grafton, who owns almost all Of
Kenyonville. which he built up on large
tract OF practically worthless Lane iefr
him by his father. receives a visit from
Jam6S Elsford. old friend. During the
evening they visit the club and while
there Grafton tells his friend OF how sue
cess came TO him and how he had mort
gagged about all he had 10 back one George
Colson in building a traction line. Then
he takes Elaford down to see his modern
ONCE building. arriving there about II p
m.
While going up in the elevator a white
shaft Of light is seen. but investigation fails
20 reveal anything. Grafton and Elsford
finally reach the formers Office and the
visitor is shown the big ball safe which II
supposed to hold 81. OOO.0o In securities Els
ford seems to be depressed and has feel
ing OF impending disaster. They finally leave
the building snd separate Grafton looks
back and sees a momentary fash Of light IN
his office. He finally decides 20 return and
Investigate.
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Locked or Unlocked ?

He paused and yawneJ parker was
walking around, prying INTO the cor
ners and examing things generally.
Everything seems 10 be all right,
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CHAPTER ".

Copyright, 1907. by the Frank \. Muo-ey coo
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Faaa Fiva
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-06-01
SATURDAY, JUNE i, 1907.

After well-nigh exhaustng his vocabulary
of "rdic ulous,' "falsehoods, "distortion,' ISLAM
derous rot" "inuendoes," supreme conceit,'
~suspcious nature" and "disordered magma
zion" Mr.. Spooner speaking thru his mouth
piece gives what he alleges are "some real
facts" relative to his attitude on the demurrage
Bill. He does not give ''all the TRUTH He goes
30 the trouble of telling at length how he re-
7werded the Klein amendment, which was very
Kind in him. and he also tells why he was op-
posed to it, and gives valid reason therefor.
But he does not tells why he wanted the Klein
amendment retained after the author offered to
strike it out nor does he tell why he did not
undertake the task of re-castng the bill him
self If Mr.. Spooner is the lawyer and expert
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-06-01

bone trials the citizens of the state are begin
ming to realize national interest in the case. In
every large city of the eastern states the labor
leaders are persisting in claiming that limo
cent men are to be executed until it is gener-
ally accredited fact For this reason the eyes
of the nation are centered on Idaho to see if
justice is the poor lame creature she is pictured
by the Socialists. If one half of the assertions
made by the agitators true, then the people
of this great state should hang their heads in
very shame for being it's citizens. But the
courts of this state have been fair and their
trials impartial and such pre-judicial criticisms
are>an insult to everyone. That justice will be
given is so surely the opinion of the majority
that there is less excitement in the state of
Idaho today than in any other state"
5
Elbow Lake is going after the Girls Train
ing School and deserves to get it. The Elbow
Lake Herald gives a number of reasons, all of
which good why the school should be locat-
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-06-01

on railroad matters that is claimed, then he
could have redrafted the bill and still not have
inc urred the displeasure of the real friends of
the bill. This was a pivotal measure, and it
was Mr.. Spooner's opportunity to begin to re-
deem his election promises and demonstrate
his supposed mastery of railroad questions
But he let the opportunity slip, aud now
alleges that he worked indirectly to have done
what he mi ght have done directly. The truth
is that the people Of this district elected Mr.
Spooner because they considered him Joshua
who would lead them while conquering philis-
tnic corporations but instead they found he
was only Jonah, who fled from his dnty.
S
Regarding the Meyer Haywood trial, the
following from the Twin Falls, IDAHO Times
gives a sensible view of the situation The
editor of the Times is Wilbur Hill, who is we'll
known here He says:-"In the extensive ar
rangements made by eastern daily papers to
get the details of the Moyer-Haywood-P Petit
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-06-01

Governor Johnson has been making a
"Dresdential" tour thru the South this week.
He was at Vicksburg for the dedication OF the
Minnesota monument, aid took occasion to
visit other cities. When asked concerning his
candidacy at New Orleans, he answered eva
sively, but finally concluded, ut is true that L
have received some complimentary mention in
different sections of the country where they
have noticed the last election returns from
Minnesota, and l appreciate the kindly feelings
that have prompted them; but am not bidding
for national honors, and I sorry if visit
down here has been given any such signif
cance." But the trip has done no harm and the
governor has made friends everywhere.
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ed in that village. school located there would
give the inmates rural surroundings in COM
munity of especially high moral tone. These
considerations Should lave determining in
huence in favor of Elbow Lake.
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money TO COTTON GROWERS
Government Perfeets a Machine That
Will Revolutonize the Industry.
Experts Say II viii Save An
nually Ten Per Cent.

Washington, March 4.-One OF the
most important devices In the history
of cotton culture practically has been
perfected by experts of the depart
ment Of agriculture. 1t is n machine
for the removal of the furze on cotton
seed and the separation of the light
from the heavy seed. The process has
been in course of development for
about two years and It Is the opinion
OF the cotton experts Of the depart
ment that its universal use would Ell
feet n saving of about ten percent OF
the entire cotton crop. AS the crop
of America amounts to about S75O,Ooo,
600 n wear. It can easily be realized
that such a saving would be OF vast
importance. BY It the seed free OF
furze may be planted with an ordinary
gravity drill BY the ease with which
tho smooth seed can be manipulated
they can be planted in hills without
waste and the plants so located can
be filled in two days. The machine II
10 stoted can be made at very small
oxnense and as the invention belongs
to the government no royalty VIII DC
paid for II.
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CONGRESS ADJOURNED TODAY
WITHOUT PASSING BILL.
MET APPROPRIATION DEMISE
Fifteen Hundred Choetaw Indians Re-
moved from Rolls Today BY De-
eision OF Attorney General,
Mcclure Holds.
Ardmoreite Special.

Washington, d. c.. March 4.-Con-
gress adjourned today without pass.
ing the Miller townsite bill The fact
that the measure carried an appro.
priation was sufficient to defeat It.
Nearly fifteen hundred Choctaw In
dians were removed rom the rolls to.
day in accordance with the West.
Randolph-Thompson, cts, decision.
by the attorney general. 1t is cstimat.
ed that nearly sS.OOO,OOO was involved
in the transaction.
Delegate Mcclure will continue in
office as delegate from Oklahoma un-
til the election takes place, the new
state having provisions to that eff
feet
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BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.


In the United States Court for the
Southern District of the Indian Terri.
tory:
In the matter Of Merriott G Par.
due, bankrupts, in bankruptcy. 6954.
10 the Honorable Hosea townsend,
judge of the District Court of the
United States for the Southern Dis
trict of the Indian Territory:
Merriott & Pardue, of Holder, in
the Southern District of the Indian
Territory, in said district, respect
fully represents that on the 18th
day of February, last past, he was
duly adjudged bankrupt under the
acts of congress relating to bank
ruptcy; that he has duly surrendered
all his property and rights Of prop
erty, and has fully complied with all
the requirements of said acts, and OF
the orders Of the court touching his
bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may
be decreed by the court to have a
full discharge from all debts prova-
BILE against his estate under said bank.
rupt acts, except such debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this End day of March A. d
1907.
MERRIOTT G. PARDUE,
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(Seal)
WARNING ORDER.

Before r. w. Dick, Mayor of the
City OF Ardmore, Ind. Ter.
ID. NJ. Rumph, plaintiff, VS.. II l.,
Brogden, defendant. Warning order.
The defendant, II. l.. Brogden, Is
warned to appear in this court with
in thirty days and answer the com
plant of plaintiff, d. NJ. Rumph.
This the 18th day of February, 1907,
r. W. DICK,
Mayor OF the City of Ardmore,
]. F. Bledsoe is hereby appointed
NONRESIDENT attorney.
January IS, 1907.
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Echo Of lroquois Disaster.

ArdmOreite Special.
Chics go, March 1.-THE trial of
VIII ]. Davis, indicted for manslaugh-
ter in connection with the Iroquois
theater holocaust, in which hundreds
of women and childre were burned
and trampled to death, begins today
in tine district court at Danyille,
where It was taken on a change Of
several times, but there now appears
venue. The case has been postponed
little probability Of further delay and
it is likely the matte rwill be rushed
TO a speedy conclusion. Attorneys for
Davis state that the trial viii not last
over a week.
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NOTICE OF SALE.

Under and by virtue of an order
and judgment of the United States
Court, Tishomingo, Indian Territory,
Southern District, IN the case of J. B..
Moore, Trustee, VS. A. u. Roark ren.
.dered on .-- day of November, 1906.
will offer for sale at public auction
in front Of the court house building
at Tishomingo, Indian Territory, be
tween the hours of 10 o'clock a. m,
and 3 o'clock p. m. on the 9th day
of March, 1907 the following dcscrib.
ed land situated near the town of
Reagan, indian Territory. together
with all the improvements thereon:
The VIZ of the NEA of Sec. 20;
and the VIZ of the NEh of the
.NEh of the NEh of Sec 20; and
the SEA of the NEh of Sec. 20; and
the NEA Of the NEA of the SEA of
Sec. 20; all in township south,
range 6 east Of the Indian Meridian,
.Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory.
Said land to be sold in tracts not
Exceeding 40 acres each and begin.
ming at the NE corner of said tract.
said sale to be on four months
credit upon approved security.
This the 9th day of February. 1901.
13wI J. +. BLEDSOE,
Special MASTER.
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Order Of Notice Thereon.


Southern District of Indian Terrific
ry.
on this 2nd day of March A. d. 1907
on reading the foregoing petition, 1t
is ordered by the court that hearing
be had upon the same on the 23rd
day of March A. d. 1907, before said
court at Ardmore, in said district,
at 10 o'clock In the forenoon
and that notice thereof be
published in the Ardmoreite, a
newspaper printed in said dis
trlct, and that all known creditors
and other persons in interest may ap.
pear at the said time and place and
show cause, IL any they have, why
the prayer of the said petitioner
should not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the
court that the clerk shall send by mail
to all known creditors copies Of said
petition and this order, addressed to
them at their places or residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Hosea Town.
send, Judge of the said court and tle
seal thereof, at Ardmore, in said dis
trlct, on the 2nd day OF March, 1907.
C. NJ. CAMPBELL,
(SeaD
Clerk,
BY w. S. CROCKETT. 80
Dpni1ty Clerk
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ell that Is necessary for me TO say
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was a great sufferer from Rheuma-
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-03-05
Charge Criminal Libel.

Ardmoreite Special.
Elk City, Okla, March 4.-The case
OF Herman Stevens, editor of the Elk
City Democrat, who is charged with
criminal libel by Editor Francis of
the Roger Mills Democrat will come
up for trial at Cheyenne today. Fol
lowing his arrest Stevens was releas-
ed on a bond Of $1,000.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-03-05

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DOL and the benefit | received all
the gold in Georgia could not buy. In
three months ! was well and hearty.
May you live long and prosper. -
n. Cornell, Roding. Ga, 1906. Kodol
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Drug Co.
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Works wonders IL produces hair Just as
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IL produces thick growth OF luNuriant
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Why not get a new pipe and give
the old one rest for awhile? We
have pipes at all prices from 10c to
$3.50.
3 +. J. RAMSEY, Druggist.
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have ful! Gne of Office tools.
25tf BOYD'S BOOK STORE.