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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-30

BY BOYD 6 MOORE, Attorneys.
15.22.29.5
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to-to thief what would be
the end of it all?
What did it matter? Surely he,
who knew the world wherein he lived
and moved and had his being, knew
bitter well the worth of it's verdicts
The world might go hang, for all he
cared. At least his life was his own,
whether to make or to mar, and he
had not to answer for it to any power
this side of the gates of darkness.
And if by any act of his the world
exchange for thief and an idler, per-
haps in the final reckoning his life
might not be accounted altogether
wasted. -.
He set back his shoulders and in
spired deeply, eyes tightening; and
stepped into the study, resolved.
Miss" he called huskily; and
stopped, reminded that not yet did he
even know her name.
ut is safe now" he amended, more
clearly and steadily, ito come out, If
you will
He heard no response. The long
cleaning folds of the portieres hung
motionless. Still, a sharp and staccato
clatter of hoofs that had risen in the
street, might have drowned her voice.
eff you please" he said again,
loudly.
The silence sang sibilant in his
ears; and he grew conscious of a
sense of anxiety and fear sitting in
it's intensity.
At length, striding forward, with a
swift gesture he flung the hangings
aside.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-08

William Muldoon, the professional
athlete and trainer, declares that col.
lege athletics are all wrong, and that
1t Is wonder more young college
men do not succumb to the strain. He
says this strain is as bad for the
mind as it is for the heart. as it with.
draws vitality from the brain to other
parts OF the body-that athletics
should be second, not first, In a col.
lege course. This sounds sensible
so sensible that it is somewhat odd
that it is a professional athlete, not
the college professors themselves,
who is championing the superior
claims of intellect over football and
rowing teams.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-08

A force of cavalry has been en-
gagged for some time in fighting a for
est fire in Yosemite valley which orig
mated from a camp fire that was neg
tected by careless fishermen. Heavy
damage was done by the fire in the
gorge between Glacier Point cliffs,
Panoramic cliff, and Half Dome. If
the truth could be established in the
cases of forest fires in all parts of
the country, carelessness would figure
eonspicuously as the primary cause.
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SYNOPSIS.
] COPYRIGHT 1907
lIHE eobeS-HsRkiLL CO.

Mad" Dan Maitland, on reaching his
New York bachelor club. met an attrac-
tive young woman at the door. Janitor
within that day Dan discovered a wom-
ans finger prints in dust on his desk.
along with a letter from his attorney.
Maitland diDed with Bannerman. his at
torney. Dan set out for Greenfields, to
get his family jewels. During his walk
to the country seat, he met the young
woman Ia gray, whom he had seen leav-
ing his bachelors club. Her auto had
broken down. He fixed it. BY a ruse she
lost him. Maitland. on reaching home,
containing his gems. She, apparently,
took hin fer a well-known crook, Daniel
Anisty: ah-hypnotized Maitland opened
gave them 30 her, first forming a part
nership IN crime. The real Dan Ansty,
sought by police of the world, appeared
him He met the girl outside the house
and they sped on to New York in her au-
to- He had the jewels and she promised
a Mr. snaith,'' introducing himself as a
detective. To shield the girl in gray.
Maitland, about to show him the jew
els, supposedly lost. was felled by blow
to be Anisty himself and he secured the
gems. Anisty. who was Maitland's dou-
BILE. masSau Hs as the latter The
the girl in gray. He gave her the gems,
after falling in love at first sight. They
We're TO meet and divide the loot Matt
land revived and regretted missing his
engagement. Anisty, masquerading as
Maitland, narrowly avoided capture
through mysterious tip. The girl in gray
visited Maitlands apartments during his
absence and returned gems, being dis
covered on return. Maitland, without
cash, called up his home and heard a
woman's voice eXpostulating. Anisty.
disguised as Maitland, told her his real
identity and realizing himself tricked
tried to wiring from her the location of
the gems. Then he proposed marriage A
crash was heard at the front door Matt
land started for home. He found Anisty
and the girl in his rooms. Again he over
whelmed the crook. allowing him to es-
cape to shield the Young woman
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-08

The American Society for the Pre-
vention OF Cruelty to Animals is op-
posing in New York the annual sale of
chameleons for ornaments, on the
ground that most of the purchasers are
ignorant as to the needs of the little
creatures, and quickly cause death by
starvation. Chameleons have been
sold in many cities by street vendors
but admirers of the pretty creatures
have in most instances been able to
keep them alive only a short time.
even with the greatest of care.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-08

The new liberal government in
Persia is getting very busy with prep
arations for general election, Great
ing a police organization modelled
after European systems and arranging
to give the constitutional method a
pig boost. 1t looks as though the
progressive Persians and their neigh
Dors the Young Turks are engaged in
a Marathon race to see which can
bring about the most constitutional
Ism within a given time.
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a Noble lnNA


"Is the contract of dover properly
drawn up, signed and Witnessed"
asked the count of Castle-on-the-Bum
YES" sighed Gladys Golden.
There are no loopholes through
which your wise lawyers of Philadel-
phia might Creep"
mot a loophole,'' said the fair
Gladys.
And your fathers holdings in Anal
gamated Whalebone, American Cheese
and Macaroni and Tin Soup-Plate 6s
have not been affected by the recent
depression?"
mo, dearest" answered Miss Gold
en-, firmly.
Then l love you," said the noble
count; and two fond hearts beat as
One.-PucK.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-08
All in Fight Against tuberculosis.

All IN Fi9nt against tupercuioSiS.
Prevention of tuberculosis versus
dividends is the proposition which
some of our largest insurance COM
panies are now trying to establish.
The Metropolitan Life recently APP
piled for permission to erect a sana-
torium for its policy holders and en-
ployes afflicted with tuberculosis, but
the application was refused on grounds
of Illegally by New York State Super
intendent of Insurance Hotchkiss. The
company is, however. conducting an
active educational campaign by dis
tributing 100000 pamphlets among
its policy holders. The Provident
Savings Life Assurance society has
also established health bureau,
where its policy holders may receive
free medical advice. Several fraternal
orders, notably the Modern Woodmen,
Knights of Pythias, Royal League.
Royal Arcanum and Workmen's Cir
Gle, have already established or are
contemplating the erection of sana-
toria for their tuberculous members.
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Mo lnfalIihIe Method.

A leading mathematician of France
gives another warning that there is
no infallible method of doubling ones
stakes after a loss. "All one can do"
says he. 'His to combine ones play so
as to have a great chance of winning
a little and a little chance of losing
much, and many chances of losing
little.
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hour" Maitland told him guardedly.
"And say nothing"
The Irishman pledged mis- discretion
by silent look Maitland turned back
to the cabby.
"You did me a good turn, just now
he began
Don't mention it, sir: I've carried
you hoften before this evenin', and-ex-
cuse my sayin' SOL never 'ad fare
as tipped 'andsomer. It's real pleas
ure, sir, to be of service"
Thank you," returned Maitland,
eying him in speculative wise. 81
wonder"
The man was rough, burly English
man of one of the most intelligent, if
not intellectual, kind; the British cab
by, as a type, has few superiors for
sheer quickness of wit and under
standing. This man had been sharp
ened and tempered by his contact
with American conditions His eyes
were shrewd, his face honest if wealth
er-beaten, his attitude respectful.
give another use for you tonight
4'AHAeAohu uOSAoCO, IL yOu are at llU-
erty and-discreet?" The final word
was question, flung over his Shout
der as he turned toward the escritoire.
Yes, SIR said the man thought
fully. Il allus can drive, sir, even
when I'm drinkin' 'ardest and can't
see nothink.''
Yes? You've been drinking to-
night?" Maitland smiled quietly, stand
ing at the small writingdesk and ex-
tracing roll of bills from a con-
cealed drawer.
I'm fair blind, sir"
VERY WELL" Maitland turned and
extended his hand, and despite his
professed affiiction, the cabby's eyes
bulged as he appreciated the size of
the bill.
MY world" he gasped, slowing it
away in the cavernous depths of a
trousers pocket.
You will wait outside" said Matt
land, until 1 come out or-or send
somebody for you to take wherever
directed. Oh, that's all right-not an
other wordi''
The door closed behind the over
whelmed nighthawk, and the latch
clicked loudly. For space Maitland
stood in the hallway, troubled, appre-
hensive, heart strangely oppressed.
vision clouded by the memory of the
girl as he had seen her only a few
| minutes since; as she had stood be-
| meath the chandelier, after acting
upon her primary clear-headed impulse
to give her rescuer the aid of the
| light.
He seemed to recall very clearly her
slight figure, swaying, a-quiver with
fright and solicitude-care for him!-
her face, sensitive and sweet beneath
its rudy crown of hair, that of a
child waking from evil dreams, her
eyes seeking his with their dumb mes
sage Of appeal and of -. He
dared not name what else.
Forlorn. pitiful, little figure! Odd 1t
seemed that he should fear to face her
again. alone, that he should linger re-
luctant to cross the threshold of his
study, mistrustful and afraid alike of
| himself and of her-a thief.
For what should he say to her,
other than the words that voiced the
hunger Of his heart? Yet If he
spoke words such as those
\
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-08

A ship sailing from New York the
other day carried 100000 in gold
10 Buenos Ayres, Argentina. That
makes a large addition to the sums
sent previously, and the money is put
60 good use. Argentina is paying ma
curing obligations and expanding COM
mercially, and much If not most of
The gold sent from the United States
will return directly or indirectly in
the shape of investments that viii
oe profitable all round.
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CHAPTER xI.-continued.

mot quite" Maitland contradicted,
brusquely, wearying of the complica-
ton. You say you met me on the
stoop here. At what o'oiock?"
Ono; nd yeh takes me to lunch at
EHxene's."
"Ah! When did leave you?"
Il leaves yeh there at two"
We'll, O'Hagan will testify that he
left me in these rooms, in dressing
gown and slippers, at about one At
four he found me on this divan, bound
and gagged, by courtesy of your friend,
Mr.. Anisty. Now, when was l with you
in Harlem?'
AT seven o'clock, to the minute, yeh
comes"
Never mind. At ten minutes to
seven l took cab from here to the
Primordial club, where l dined at
seven precisely"
And what's more" interposed the
cabman, eagerly, 81 took yer there,
sir"
Thank you. Furthermore, sleuth,
you say that you followed me around
town from seven o'clock until
when?"
Il said" stammered the plain.
clothes man, purple with confusion.
No matter. 1 didn't leave the
Primordial until a quarter to eleven.
But all this aside, as l understand it.
you are asserting that, having given
you all this trouble to-day, and know
ing that you were alter me, 1 deliber-
ately hoped into a cab Is minutes
ago, came up Fifth avenue at such
breakneck speed that this officer
thought it was runaway, and finally
jumped out and ran upstairs here to
fire revolver three times, for no pur-
pose whatsoever beyond bringing you
gentlemen about my ears?"
Hickey's jaw sagged. The cabby os-
tentatiously covered his mouth with a
huge red paw and made choking
noises.
Pass it up, sarge, pass it up" he
whispered. hoarsely.
Shut yer trap" snapped the de-
tective; Il know what I'm dom. This
crooks clever all right, but 1 got the
kibosh on him this time. Lemme
alone" He squared his shoulders,
clustering to save his face. 81 don't
know why yeh done it"
Then I'll tell you," Maitland cut in.
crisply. IF you'll be good enough to
listen" And concisely narrated the
events OF the past "a hours, beginning
at the moment when he had discoy-
cred Anisty in Maitland Manor. Save
that he substituted himself for the
man who had escaped from Higgins
and eliminated all mention of the gray
girl, his statement was exact and con-
vincing. AS he came down to the mo-
ment when he had called up from the
Bartholdi and heard mysterious
sounds In his fat, substantiating his
story by indicating the receiver that
dangled useless from the telephone
even Hickey was staggered.
But not beaten. When Maitland
ceased speaking the detective smiled
superiority to such invention. Very
pretty" he conceded "Yeh en- tell il
all to the magistrate tomorrow morn
ing. Meantime yehIl have time To
think up yarn explainin' how it come
that crook like Anisty made three
attempts in one day to steal some
jewels. nd didn't get 'em. Where
were they all this timer"
In safe-keeping," Maitland lied
manfully. with furtiye glance toward
the alcove.
"Whose?" pursued Mr.. Hickey, true
ulently.
Nine" with eQuanimity. Serious
ly-sleuth!-are you trying to make 9
charge against me of stealing my owl
PROPERTY"
"Teh done it for blind. Nd that,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-08
CHAPTER XII.
On Reconsideration.

Gently but with decision Sergt
Hickey set his face against the allure
ment of his wine-cup and the impor.
tunities of his fellow-officers.
He was tired, he affirmed with a
weary nod; the lateness of the hour
rendered him quite indisposed for con.
vivial dalliance. Even the sight of
O'Hagan, seduction incarnated, in the
vestibule, a bottle under either arm,
clutching box Of cigars jealousy
with both hands, failed to move the
temperate SOUL
"Nah," he waved temptation aside
with gesture of finality. 81 don't
guess I'll take nothin tonight, thanks
G'night all"
And, wheeling, shaped a course for
Broadway.
The early morning air breathed chill
but grateful to his fevered brow. Odd.
~ly enough, in view Of the fact that he
had INDUCED in no very violent exer-
else. he found himself perspiring pro.
fusely. Now and again The saw fit to
pause, removing his hat and utilizing
a large soiled bandana with grim
abandon
At such times his face would be up
turned, eyes trained upon the dim in
f1nites beyond the pale moen-smitten
sky. And he would sigh profoundly
not the furnace sigh of lover think
ing of his mistress, but the heartfelt
and moving sigh of the man Of years
and cares who has drunk deep of that
cup of bitterness called Unappreciated
Genius.
Then, tucking the clammy bandana
into hip pocket, and withdrawing his
yearning gaze from the heavens, would
struggle on, with a funereal counte.
nance as the outward and visible mani.
festation of mind burdened with
mundane concerns; such as Zone
might shrewdly surmise) that auto
graphed portrait of deputy commits
sioner of police which the detectives
lynx-like eyes had discovered on Mait
lands escritoire. unhappily, toward
the close Of their conference, or, pos
sibly, the mighty processes of depart
mental law, with it's attendant annoy
ances of charges preferred, hearings
before an obviously prejudiced yet
high-principled martinez, reprimands
and rulings, reductions in rank,
breaking" transfers; or-yet a third
possibility-with the prevailing rate
of wage as contrasted between detec-
tive and "sidewalk-pounder," and the
cost of living as contrasted between
Manhattan, on the one hand, and ia
maica Bronxville or st. George, Sta
ten Island, on the other.
A dimly-lighted side-entrance pres
emily doomed invitingly in the SER
geant's path. He glanced up, some
thing surprised to find himself on
Sixth avenue; then, bowed with the
fatigue of a busy day, turned aside,
entering dingy back room separated
from the bar proper Cat that Illicit
hour) by a curtain of green baize. A
number of tables whose sloppy imi
tation rosewood tops shone dimly in
the murky gaslight, were set about,
here and there, for the accommodation
of herd of sleepy-eyed, case-hardened
habitues.
Into a vacant chair beside one Of
these the detective dropped, and famil-
iarIy requested the lantern-jawed
waiter, who presently hustled to his
side. to Back meh up a tub of suds,
George Nah" In response to
concerned query, Il amt feelin' up
to much tonight"
(To BE CONTINUED.)
Natural Question.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-08
HAD AWFUL WEEPING ECZEMA
Face and Neck Were Raw-Terrible
itching, inflammation and Soreness
. All Treatments Failed.
cutieura Proved a Great Success.

Eczema began over the top of my
ear. 1t cracked and then began to
spread. had three different doctors
and tried several things, but they did
me no good. At last one side of my
face and my neck were raw. The
water ran out of it so that I had to
wear medicated cotton, and 1t was so
inflamed and sore that I had to put
piece of cloth over my pillow to keep
the water from it, and it would stain
the cloth sort of yellow The &C.
zemaitched so that it seemed as though
could tear my face all to pieces.
Then 1 began to use the CuticL Soap
and Ointment, and it was not more
than three months before it was all
healed up. Miss Ann Pearsons, North
field, VT, Dec. 10, 1907"
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole Props. Boston.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-08
IT WORKS
The Laborer Eats Food That Woule
Wreck an Office Man.

Men who are actively engaged at
hard work can sometimes eat food
that would wreck a man who is more
closely confined.
This is illustrated in the following
story:
81 was for Il years clerk in store
working actively and drank coffee all
the time without much trouble until
after l entered the telegraph service
There got very little exercise and
drinking strong coffee, my nerves
were unsteady and my stomach got
weak and was soon very sick man.
/ quit meat and tobacco and in fact I
stopped eating everything which I
thought might affect me EXCEPT coffee.
but still my condition grew worse, and
! was all but wreck.
Il finally quit coffee and com.
menced to use Postum a few years
ago, and / am speaking the truth
when say, my condition commenced
to improve Immediately and today I
am well and can eat anything want
without any bad effects, all due to
shifting from coffee to Postum.
I told my wife today believed I
could digest brick IL had a Gun Of
postum to go with It.
We make it according to directions
boiling it full 20 minutes and use good
rich cream and it is certainly deli
cious."
Look In pkgs. for a copy of the IA
NOUS little book. THE Road to Well
There's Reason.
Ever read the above letferY 49,
enc aDpears fr0m time 20 fire. TSSw
- - 49, znes True ana tan e hunesS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-08

Incidentally it may be remarked
that the Monroe doctrine is working
pretty we'll even though quietly. Does
any one doubt that in the earlier
days, before the United States had
proclaimed the doctrine and had
shown she meant it, a disturbed con-
dition in South America, like that now
existing. would have proved a strong
temptation to some foreign powers to
step in and get a nice slice of terri.
tory?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-08

enough. Officer, take this man to the
station; I'll make the complaint
The policeman hesitated, and at this
juncture O'Hagan put in an appear
ance, Juggling a heavy brown-paper
bundle.
Beg pardon, Misther Maitland,
sor-?"
well, O'Hagap?"
''The crowd at the dure, sor, is dish
persed,' the janitor reported "a
couple av cops KEN along an famed
EN-. They're askin' for the two av
yees," with a careless nod to the po-
liceman and detective
"Yeh heard what said," Hickey an
swered the officers look.
I'm thinkin'," O'Hagan pursued,
calmly ignoring the presence of the
outsiders, 'thot these do be the SCOT
that domned thafe av the worruld stole
on We the day, sor. A la-ad brought
ut at ayeleven o'clock, sor, wild partic-
ular ravquest thot ut be daylivered to
We at once. The papers tore, an"
"O'Hagan," Maitland ordered sharp
ly, undo that parcel. 1 think 1 can
satisfy you now, sleuth. What kind of
suit did your luncheon acquaintance
wear?"
Gray"
"An' here ut is" O'Hagan an.
nounced, arraying the clothing upon a
chair. 'Iv'ry domn' thing, aven down
to the socks. And a note for We, sor.'
AS he shook out the folds of the
coat a square white envelope dropped
to the floor; the janitor retrieved and
offered it to his employer.
Dear Mr.. Maitland" he read
aloud; AS you will probably sur.
| mise, my motive in thus restoring to
! you portion of your property is not
altogether uninfluenced by personal
and selfish considerations. In brief, ]
wish to discover whether or not you
| are to be at home tonight. If not,
shall take pleasure in calling; if the
contrary, shall feel that in justice to
myself must forego the pleasure OF
improving an acquaintance begun un
der auspices so unfavorable. In either
! case, permit me to thank you for the
use of your wardrobe-which, quantity
enough, has outlived its usefulness to
me; a fat-headed detective named
Hickey will tell you why-and to ex.
tend to you expression of my highest
consideration. Believe me, / am en-
viously yours, Daniel Anisty'-Signed,'
added Hickey mechanically, his face
working.
Satisfied, sleuth?'
By way of reply, but ungraciously
the detective stepped forward and I'M
locked the handouts.
Maitland stood erect, smiling
Thank you very much. sleuth. ]
shan't forget you. O'Hagan,'
tossing the janitor the keys from his
desk, you'll find some-ah-lemon
pop and root-beer in the buffet. This
officer and his friends will no doubt
join you in a friendly drink down
stairs Cabby. want q word with
you. Good morning, gentle
men. Good morning, sleuth."
And he showed them the door. q
shall be at your service, officer" he
called over the janitor's shoulder, .at
any time tomorrow morning. II moi
here. O'Hagan win tell you where tc
find me- And, O'Hagan!" The janitol
fall back Keep them at least an
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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-08

How the liberty-loving Briton will
AXE to the proposed compulsory mill.
.ary service law remains to be seen.
Evidently the recent war scare has
not had the desired effect Of whole
sale enlistments
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-08

A man from the west went lately to
New York and tried to sell a gold
brick there. He failed, for the simple
reason that It was a real gold brick.
actually worth all the money he asked
for 1t. Had 1t been the traditional
kind, he could have disposed OF it
at a premium, and the moral thereof
is too self-evident for formal state
ment.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-08

Travelling at terrific rate of speed
IN the wrong side of the street, an
other chauffeur has killed a woman
and fed with all speed from his dead
victim. Now let us have an enforce
nent of the law.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-08

When the doctors tell you that thu
chances of long life are greatly i'm
proved by the removal of the large in
'estine, you should remember that it
Is with the proviso that you survive
he operation.