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1.-TWO men recently started bank of
$4,000 capital, in Oklahoma city. Il
town of forty or fifty thousand inhab-
to succeed with bank OF $4,000 cap.
ital in city of that size, one of them
replied what do we care about cap
ital. the state is In partnership with
us?' The president of the First Ma
tional Bank of Perry was also mer-
chant and failed in business and was
compelled to go through bankruptcy.
Naturally he had TO resign his conncc-
ton with the First National Bank. lie
president of state bank in Oklahoma.
One man, when prohibition closed his
saloon. quit the saloon business and
started up bank and has thirty or
forty thousand on deposit.
There can be but one deduction
from this enormous rush for starting
new state banks. They are being start
ed by irresponsible, inexperienced
men, and instead Of Indicating n solid
growth for the state of Oklahoma, they
indicate an era OF irresponsible and
wildcat work.
"One of the dangerous evils of this
Guaranty Law is that 1t guarantees
credit deposits MS well as cash depos-
its. Now. you all know that not more
than one-tenth of II banks daily depos-
its are in actual cash. Nine-tentlIs are
credit deposits are either checks and
drafts or proceeds of loans. When
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ers. Captain Tuggles strobe moodily
aft on the quarterback. These visitors
were not guests and he had no desire
TO extend to them any hospitality
whatsoever In fact, there was no
one to receive them and in the dark
ness. the decks looked to be deserted.
The second man who had reached
the deck. stepped forward, took the
first by the arm and walked aft with
an assurance born of familiarity with
ships and decks. They found Captain
Tuggles standing just forward of the
mizZenbast.
Are you the captain of this ship?"
began the second visitor. who had act
ed as pilot across the deck.
81 am"
What ship is it,"
There was nothing to be gained by
Withholding the information desired
and Captain Tuggles swallowed his
wrath and choked out the name of his
vessel. where from, and whittier
bound. That done, he proceeded to
interrogate his visitors.
AN I'd like to know by what au-
thority you stop on the high seas a
peaceable trader belongin' to free
nation?"
1.-The authority of hundred gun
ship-of-the-line, my friend" returned
the officer, who was Lieutenant Col
lieg
The argument was unanswerable.
Captain Tuggles, taken aback by the
lieutenant's readiness, growled out:
We'll. what did you do it for? 1
can't afford to lay around idle in the
channel for half the night while
you"
Now, my friend" interrupted Col
lier, you had best keep a civil and
quiet tongue in your head. The more
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CHAPTER xv.-continued.

From the stern of the merchantmen
a Jacobs ladder depended. Ellen. bid
ding Deborah wait a moment scram-
bled out of the stern window, got her
foot on the Jacobs ladder descended
it until she could reach the boats
painter, and then drew the boat
toward her with her foot and fastened
it to the foot of the Jacobs ladder.
She climbed up a few rungs and babe
Deborah try the descent. Deborah was
very much frightened. but with the re-
peated promise by Ellen that they
were going back to Portsmouth, she
summoned her courage and made the
attempt. Ellen steadied her and in a
moment more Deborah fell a confused
heap in the bottom of the boat.
Ellen, with her sailor suit, carried
a sheath knife. 1t was a good thing,
for she had left her sword and pis-
tolls in the berth. where she had
taken them off before going to sleep.
II was the work of moment to sever
the painter, and vigorous push drove
the little boat clear of the ship. There
were oars in the boat, which was not
too large for Ellen to row. She broke
them out cautiously and by a few
slow, steady but powerful strokes, she
soon got sufficiently far from the mer-
chant ship to avoid any powerful risk
of observation. Then she shipped the
oars, stepped forward hoisted the sail.
drew the sheet aft, seized the tiller
and bore away recklessly into the
night.
She knew exactly what had &C.
cured. Sir Charles Seton, or her hus-
band, or Lord although
scarcely the latter--had interested Ad-
miral Kephard and he had brought
the Britannia out to take her back.
They would be a disappointed and
surprised lot when they examined the
ship and found her gone. Nobody
would be more surprised than worthy
Master jeremiah Tuggles.
EIlen's heart exulted at her free
dom. She did not know where she
was going, what the course, nor any
thing else, but she knew that they had
not caught her yet, and that her dis
appearance would be a great mystery
to them. She could have laughed
aloud in glee as the little boat, feeling
the full force of the wind, rippled
through the black waters under the
black sky.
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SYNOPSIS.

nance preceding the marriage of Ellen
"a PmTtaG miss and %a, H era Gar
settling in England. The scene Is placed,
just following the revolution. in CARING
ton castle in England. The Carringtons.
after "A house party engaged in family
tilt, caused by jealousy. Lady CARING
ton agreed to cut cards with Lord strath-
come n sore point with Darlington. The
loss of $780, 600 failed to perturb her, and
her husband then cut for his wifes l: o.
U. and his honor. Darlington winning.
Additional attentions of Lord Carrington
Lady Darlington compelled the latter
TO VOW that she would leave the castle:
Preparing to flee. Lady Darlington and
met Lord Strathgate at two a. m, he
agreeing to see. them safely away He
she left him stunned in the road when
the carriage met with an accident She
mouth. where she intended to sail for
America. Hearing news of Ellen's flight,
Lords Darlington and Seton set out in
pursuit. Seton rented fast vessel and
from, fail, dashed on to Portsmouth. for
also headed by different routes. Strath-
gate arrived in Portsmouth in advance
had sailed before her. strathgate, and
Darlington each hired "A small yacht to
pursue the wrong vessel. upon which
overlook the fugitives near Portsmouth
but his craft ran aground. just as capture
boarding American vessel and foilng her
pursuers-Strathgate. Seton and CARING
ion. Darlington and strathgate. thrown
together by formers wrecki-sy of latter
neither being hurt. A war vessel. com
then started out in pursuit of the women
fugitives Seton eonfessing love for
fnetivcs duIisr tbe HERE Ellen deeidins
to return to Portsmouth.
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TO MIDDLE WEST AND EockY MOUNTAIN STATES REPUBLICANS

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sufficient
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all the things that
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polite you are and the quicker you
answer, the less trouble you give us,
the sooner we'll let you CO.
What do you want?' asked Tug
giles. Some of my men? They're all
free born Americans. and"
Its not men we're after now, but
women"
I've none in my crew." said the
American, steadily.
His heart relented at the last min
ute and he thought perhaps he could
stave off the trans-shipping of his
passengers which 1t was now evident
was the purpose of this sea domicili-
airy visit.
Il have no doubt that you speak cor
rectly," answered Collier, but these
ladies' would be on your passenger
list
began Tuggles.
Now, that'll do, captain said Col
lier with a touch of the peremptory
in his voice, two persons were seen
to board your ship about noon to-day.
One of them was plainly woman,
the other was disguised in mems
clothing"
who seen them board my ship?"
persisted Tuggles.
Il did" said the other figure.
And who may you be-"
Sir Charles Seton, captain in the
Sussex light infantry, although that's
not a matter which need concern you
greatly"
"Oh, needn't it," said Captain Tug
giles.
"Allow me, Mr.. Collier" continued
Seton; the two persons are aboard
here and we must take them off the
ship"
81 protest against this outrage be-
gan Captain Tuggles.
you can protest until you are black
in the face, or red, white and blue. If
that suits you better" said Sir
Charles. 81 say the people are here
and mean to have them. and"
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by what right?"

by what right"
"Mr Collier has given you an an
swer to that question"
and If l refuse to give them up?'
"Ah! You admit they are here
them" returned Sir Charles. smiling.
81 admit nothin'. But if they were
what them"
Wed take them by force"
"And how would you get em?"
"Id search the ship"
Search my ship" roared Captain
Tuggles. Il have 20 stout able-bod-
led American seamen aboard here!"
And l have as many in the boat
yonder,' said Sir Charles, and there
are seven hundred on the Britannia.
Now, be reasonable, one of those per
sons is the wife of Lord Darlington.
She's running away from him"
"Is it again the law for a woman to
run away from her husband?"
I'VE have nothing to do with that,
returned Sir Charles.
AN how do l know your story
true?" continued the captain. "Ameri-
cans are not In the habit of runnin'
away from Englishmen, not even
American women from English lords
And here the worthy captain spoke
truer than he knew. There was even
touch of the prophetic in his voice,
but we must not anticipate.
Whether you believe it or not.
said Sir Charles, lis matter of no
consequence. The point is. the wom-
en- were seen to board this ship and
we mean to have them. Neither you
nor the crew, nor the women them
selves can prevent it and you might as
well submit to the inevitable, sir"
You can do what you please" re
turned the captain, turning his back
upon the Englishmen and stalking aft
when you're through with my ship
perhaps you'll kindly turn her over to
me, and when | get back to Boston
I'll see that this is reported to Gen
eral Washington"
Hes gentleman for whom
have great respect" returned Sir
Charles, easily, land l shall be inter
ested to know what he thinks of you
for abducting the wife of peer OF
England on the high seas"
"Abductin'," roared Captain Tug
giles turning from aft. Il like that. She
boarded of her own free WILL
"Mr. Collier" said Seton, interrupt
ing the captain who quickly subsidized
when he saw he was out of the game
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| perhaps you will be good enough
to assist me to search the ship. I
confess that the nautical side of my
education has been neglected Where
do YOU think they are likely to be-"
IF they haven't concealed them
Selves" returned Collier, well find
them in the cabin"
And how do you get to the place."
This way" said the lieutenant.
pointing to the companion hatchway.
The two stumbled down. bidding the
midshipman who had accompanied
them to watch on the deck and SUM
mon the boats crew at the slighte.t
evidence of trouble.
The cabin was dark, since Ellen had
taken the precaution to carry the Ian
tern with her. but that seemed to
make no difference to Mr.. Collier. Bid
ding Seton stay at the foot of the lad
der, he went from one stateroom to
another. He tried the doors, opened
most of them without difficulty, salts
fed himself by brief inspection of
each that no one was within, until he
came to the room in which the women
had retired to rest. This door was
! locked He felt for key. There was
none there. He shook the door, beat
upon it with his fist, called out, but
there was no answer.
They'll be there" he said, "or per.
haps in the captains room which
should be aft"
He turned to the door of the thwart.
ship bulkhead and found 1t too was
locked.
We'll go on deck, If you please.
Sir Charles" said the officer, land
interview the captain again.
They found Tuggles waiting by the
companion hatch. His curiosity had
drawn him to a point whence he could
see and hear the expected explosion,
CTo BE CONTINUED.)
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CHAPTER XVI.
The Unsuccessful Dash Of the Britain

MIA.
To say that Captain jeremiah Tug
giles was angry at the difficulties in
which he had involved himself by at
tempting to further the flight of his
compatriots is to put it mildly. He
was entirely helpless, however. To
have attempted to brave a ship-of-the.
line like the Britannia would have
been madness. The English levia-
than could sail three fathoms to his
two, and if she could not, half broad
side would have blown the merchant
man off the face of the waters. The
independence of the United States had
been recognized, but the country was
yet too new and too weak for Eng
land to treat her former colonists with
any very great amount of considera-
ton or respect. The ancient habit of
authority was too strong and England
for years had carried matters with a
high hand on the high seas.
Tuggles was a man of sense and
therefore he obeyed the imperious
mandate from the other ship. He sur
missed, of course, why he had been
hidden to heave to. His unlucky pas
sengers had caused this humiliation
to be put upon him and he cursed the
kindly impulse which had led him
to receive them. He did not send be
low to awaken them. He would let
the people in the approaching boat
do that.
One of the Britannias cutters had
been filled with men and dropped
overheard. While he watched her, he
could not but admire the splendid
man-of-war stroke with which the cut
ter bore away from the brightly light
ed sides of the liner and approached
his own darker ship. Presently, he
heard sharp words of command from
the water below.
Way enough! Oars!"
The next moment the cutter softly
slid alongside the Flying Star. A Sec
ond or two later figure appeared in
the gangway and stepped to the deck.
The visitor was followed by two 9TH
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wild Cat Banks.

What has been some of the results
of the actual operation Of this law III
Oklahoma? There have been seventy
seven new state bank charters issued
since the adoption of this law, forty
two of these with capital stock of
only $4,000 each. There has been n
regular hegira for starting new state
banks without regard To the necessities
OF the community or the character Of
the men starting the banks.
1--WE have one instance of where n
man failed in Kansas, under his own
name, then started up in business
under his wife's name and failed, beat
ing his creditors out Of $4,000. not
paying them n cent. Under the old ter
ritorial law, he attempted, under the
gulse of relatives TO start n bank. but
In two years his business was so triiling
that it forced him out OF the business.
lie now has already started three
banks in Oklahoma and boasts that he
will start twelve more Within sixty
days from starting one of his banks,
am Informed, and his statement shows,
that he had a deposit account of over
100000. His cashier Is under indict-
mcnt for embeZZlement. hope and
trust that lie will be able To explain
the matter without wrong to him.
only mention these facts to show that
1t Is immatcrial what character of men
are at the head Of banks they get the
business by claiming that the state is
guaranteeing them and it makes no
difference whatever as to the chara ctrr
or personality of the officers. A man
may bet all his money on the races,
may gamble on the Board of Trade.
may fight joint whisky, may lead a
licentious life. and go out and solicit
deposits. saying What do you care
what kind of a life l lead, the state is
behind me-
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A SORRY SHOWING.
Practical Workings of Oklahoma
Bank Deposit Guarantee Law
Explained.
Reckless Banking and Speculative
Methods Follow Passage of
Law.

The practical workings of the Okla
homa law guaranteeing bank deposits
were described by Mr.. j. w. McNeal,
one of the most sub antial bankers of
that state, and president of the Ma
tional Bank OF Commerce, Guthrie. in
short public address at Denver, Oct.
/, 1908.
Mr.. McNeal said:
"To my mind 1t is The most vicious
and pernicious law ever forced on n
body of honorable men, II contains II
provision for an unlimited mutual lit,
bility for all the defnlcations, lack of
Judgment, dishonest and incompetent
bankers, without any recognition of
the time-tried, strong banker who may
have spent lifetime In building up his
reputation. Under the provisions of
this law, the State banking Board is
required TO levy an assessment equal To
one per cent. of the average deposits
In each bank, and, in the future, to levy
as often as may be required, sum
sufficient to maintain this fund at one
per cent of the average deposits OF the
state.
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REMEDY WOULD KILL.
Hard, Painstaking Work Necessary
to Reforms-Not tho 1nstantane-
Gus Panaceas of Bryan.
Governor Hughes ut Sioux city, Ia
n.t

Governor Hughes mt Sioux city, Ia,
Oct. 81
II YOU look conditions squarely in
the fact. you see that what labor wants
first of all is work. and that is depend
ent upon the country's prosperity. II IL
hard to protect the prosperity of the
country and cut out abuses hard to
provide schemes that wont hurt bust
ness and will cure evils. II Is hard 10
do things right. but we have got TO take
the time and labor to do them right.
In answer To n question put TO him
the other day Bryan said that an ounce
of remedy was worth IA pound OF cure.
That is a fallicy; an ounce Of his rem
edy would kill the patient. What we
need is the expression of the sonhd
thought and good judgment of the peo-
pie upon which we can depend. l have
had time for two years in New York
fighting the fight and know 1t is hard
work. You can't have n flash OF genius
and change ii all in a twinkling. What
YOU have to have is work-hard, con-
scIentious work, intelligent and thought
full. as well as determined, TO make
remedies square with the exigencics of
our life
When we consider everything. what
we want Is TO perfect the upbuildins OF
our country and promote steady, for
ward movement in the middle of the
road. as Is the aim of the Republican
party and our great future President
Tuft
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When Mr.. Taft defends his own rec
ord as n judge or his attitude toward
labor or his policy in the Philippines
or his administrative work In the War
Department, he makes strong and Wig
orous speeches.-New York World
(Dem
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The effect of the organization OF la
Dor on the whole, has been highly
beneficent principles-it is rich, too.
employment for the whole laborine
community. l have not the slightest
doubt, and no one who knows anything
about the subject can doubt, that the
existence of labor unions steadies
wages.-Hon. VIM. II. Taft, at Cooper
Union, New York City.
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The Republican party is not only
rich in men, but rich in practical and
beneiicieiit prlnciples-it is rich, too.
in its record, in promises performed
and pledges fulfilled, and SO we are for
party and party principles first, and
will acquicscc in the choice OF the ma
jority, rallying around the standard
bearer who will carry us again to vic
tory.-IIon James s. Sherman.
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Critics west and east should remem-
Der that 1t is pre-eminently important.
as President Roosevelt has recently
pointed out. that Mr.. Taft should have
u Republican Congress with him. This
Is a consideration which transcends in
Importance the personality of any one
man, or his views on any one topic
Boston Transcript.
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What am anxious to emphasize is
that there is wide economic and bus
mess field in which the interests of the
wealthiest capitalist and the humblest
Iaborcr are exactly the sanction.
VIM. H. Taft, at Cooper Union, New
York City.
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at has been said that Mr. Taft is
not friend of labor. That Is cruel
public life has shown himself to be
more friendly to labor. At the same
time he has not tried to get your votes
by offering remedies calculated mere
ly to please the fancy."-Governor
Hughes
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"Thc administration Of exact Justice
by courts without fear or favor, un-
moved by the influence of the wealthy
or the threats of the dena gogue, is tho
highest ideal that government of the
people can strive for, and any meal ms by
which a suitor, however unpopular of
poor, is deprived of enjoying this. are
to be conference.-the Taft, at Column
bus, o.
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1t is greatly in the interest of the
worklgman, therefore. that corporate
capital should he fairly treated. Any
injustice done to 1t acts directly upon
the wage earners. who must look to cor
porate wealth for their employment
Hon. VIM. II. Taft, at Cooper Union.
New York City.
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"In his own personal experience Mr..
Bryan furnished proof that the people
do rule. His candidacy now is pro-
test against the popular verdict twice
officially recorded. lie Is arraying his
soaring ambition against the repeated
decisions of the millions Of electors"
Hon. James S. Sherman. Republican
Vice Presidential candidate.
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Haskell is not limiting the amount
which may be subscribed by any one
person for the purpose Of furnishing
him with a vIndication fund.-Chicago
Tribune.
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The so-cailed colonial policy Of the
United States has added to our trade,
already something over one hundred
million dollars year."-Mr. Taft, at
Cleveland, ..
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"The present business system OF the
country rests OH the protective tariff
and any attempt to change 1t to free
trade basis will certainly lead TO dis
nster"-AIr. Taft, at Columbus, o.
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Between denouncing Roosevelt and
standing for Roosevelt's policies Bryan
is having quite thrilling joint de-
bate with himself.
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81 am sending Taft TO the Philip
pines" said President Mckinley, be
cause he is the broadcst and the most
unsclfshly brave man | know, and be-
cause he will carry the spirit of the con-
stitution of the United States in his
very blood" These seem to be excellent
reasons also for sending Taft TO the
White House. The American people
will undoubtedly show on November 3
that they have come to that conclusion.
Canton. o., Repository.
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The enfranchised colored citizen will
not vote against the party that gave
him the ballot, and for the party that
has robbed him of it in the south
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gift for appointing the wrong man
would not be a desirable quality In
president.
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Tact.

Everything moves on hinges, and
tact is a good lubricator.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-14
Notice for Publicatio,

Notice for Publication.
Department Of the Interior, y. 8
Land Offce at Lewiston. Idaho, No
vember rs. 1908.
Notice Is hereby given that
WILLIAM M. HENNEN.
OF Forest, Idaho. who ON October ~
1907, made Homestead entry No
12433. Serial No. 0972, for Lot 1
Section "a, Lots and 2, Section IS
Township 33 North. Range 81
West Boise Meridian. has filed MOTTO.
Of intention to make final Commu.
tation proof, to establish claim te
the land above described, before
Register and Receiver at Lewiston
Idaho. on the 9Th day of January
1909.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Sheridan s. Piper, Graves w
Glenn. both of Spalding. Idaho
Daniel ]. Taylor, T. Champion Glenn
both Of Forest Idaho.
T. H. BARTLETT, Register
Nov. 27-Jan. /.
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