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pay freight bils--and their utteranu~. have impressed the great body of the people. who likewise do not to any ap- preciable extent ship freight or direct ly pay any freight bills These people, have been ignorant of the fact that the freight charges have been in constant ly decreasing ratio to the cost of pro duction and the cost of marketing the great commodities of daily need. The freight charge is so low that 1t Is sel
 dom a factor in the retail prices of these commodities. That is the retail prices of the commodities of daily use with but few exceptions are determin- ed without reference to the rate of freight; they would be neither higher nor lower if the commodities were transported by the railroads gratis"
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whispered, "The same. Tho hair, tho eyes, the mouth, the pose of the head, all the same that l saw in tho picture. Only that was child, this is woman. 7 Come Jocko, give mo the seat of hon or at the feet of tho queen Age pre- cedes beauty here. She pushed the monkey aside and sat down on the step below Elba. This is my last day with your mistress, sf Elise comes this even rug. Yoa'll have her through all the coming years To Elba she said, 'eI I've come to show you Guardy's face before ! leave. You 've never felt interest enough to ask to see it Y
 With an effort, the girl steadied he 'O'ce' Her fingers tremblcd, as sho ol enea the locket and held it toward Elba r'oa thought she had prepared herself a"f tbis ordeal, suspccting as she did mat t might eorne, thought she had senooled herself to discuss him calmly, snould tho subject ever Dc brought up' and Inc glrl learnthe truth But Miss
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the cause of the change in n,s ieenugs Whether he realized 1t or not, better could be assigned He was man. It is man 8 nature to crave the unattainable
 Blessings brighten as they take their flight
 Tho love of the creole maiden. prized so lightly, because so securely his own, was rendered douhly dear by the fact of loss staring him in the face. Silently he handed the letter to the woman leaning on the piano. When she had read it and raised her beautiful eyes to his face, she knew that the gate was forever barred,
 The man saw her lips move, but heard no sound Saw the gray pallor of her face. If he guessed her anguish, he made no sign. Holding out his hand he said calmly, "Goodbye, Mrs. Sanders. l will not impose upon your hospitality. If can catch southbound train tonight, l can reach New Orleans as soon as Lur- cite, and prevent her flight. 7 He smil- ed. Her features, now, were motionless as though carved from marble. She saw him pass out into the starlight
 ssWhat does the future promise mel The mission field is always open to tho desolate. l will start at once. My life shall not be entirely wasted. My youth, health, strength ard money, l win give to the cause of Christ. It may be true, that [ we barred the gates against me here on earth, but already, faintly in the dis tance, I sec up wonder. The gates ajar, tor me-
 Brave, crouehing close to his mistress, eyed hor pityingly, one could imagine. Jocko. with one eye closed, seemed to say, "T saw from the first. how it would end v
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HIS TRoIrpLE.

A small quiet-looking man, smokl ing large cigar, sat by the side of a medium-sized automobile that was drawn out of the road as large tourl ing car came along. driven by man with an interrogatory aspect
 The man in the touring car slowed up and leaned over
 Flow long have you been here?" About two hours"
 Cant you find out what the matter is?"
 NO"
 Trouble with spark plug?"
 Think not"
 How are your batteries?"
 70. K"
 Haven't got short circuit have you?"
 70. no"
 "Got any gasoline in your tank?" Plenty"
 Would you mind telling me, sir just what's the matter with that machine of yours?"
 In answer the man pointed to q large red farmhouse in the distance.
 See that house out there?" he asked.
 Yes. sir"
 Well, sir, there isn't anything the matter with this machine, but since noon my wife has been in that house kissing her sisters first baby good-by When she gets through. if you are not over 1000 miles away. and will leave your address, will telegraph or cable you the glad news at my own ex- pense." Golfers Weekly.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CON
 FIRMATION DF TAX TITLE

To all whom 1t may concern:
 Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of authority In him vested by law, at a sale be- gun and publicly held on the second Monday In June, 1902, the Collector Of the Revenue of Polk County, Arkansas, did expose to public sale at the court house in said county. for the payment of the taxes, penalty and costs then due and remaining unpaid thereon. the fol- lowing described lot or parcel of land, situate In the county and state aforesaid, to-wit; Lot '. i5l6eS B. of the city Of Mena: that q said sale G. E. Weliner became the purchase of said lot and received from said Collector his certificate of said purchase: that on the 9th day of April, 1906, said lands not having been redeemed as provided by law, and upon the production to him of the certificate of pnr- c. ase aforesaid by said purchaser. and by virtue of authority in him vested by law, w. N. Martin, as County Clerk of Polk County, by his deed duly executed. acknowledged and delivered, conveyed said lands to the said c. E. WelIner.
 All persons who can set mp any right to the land SO purchased in consequence of any in- formailty, iiegaiity or irregularity connected with such sale are hereby warned and called upon to do so before the Chancery Court of Polk County, Arkansas at its October term, 1909, at which time the undersigned will pre- sent a petition to said Court for the coniirn- ation Of his title to said land.
 This 10th day Of August, iA09
 q. Y. Weilner.
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chords were struck and without any pre-. lude, a clear, sweet, sad voice, evidently human, began singing, "In Tie cloam. ing.
 tsWhat sudden impulse seized the lone ly, suffering woman, calling forth that scng, at Una. time9 She could not haeo told. herself. A sudden memory, bitter sweet, perhaps, of that week in the far away mountain home, when the one great love of her life had come to her, all un- bidden, bringing with it such over whclming shame and pain. This mem. ory, perhaps, lent to the voice ring of pathos. almost despairing.
 Had q headlcss ghost, in grave clothes, appeared before him. touching him with c0fd pony nngers, the man hstcnlhgs would not have been more startled, more affected. An observer, had ere been one. would hava seen face, .-a'te almost to chastliness, wide startled eyes, and hands opening and closing ueryously- ss'Tbough l passed away, in silence,
 Left you Ione, and set you free Twas best to leave you thus dear,
 Best for you and best for me. z
 Softly the woman sang
 Her voice It can be no otherf3' hc said in m udertone. His own voice sounded strange 10 his ears.
 Just then Lights lashea from the large open windows, onto the gallery and be- yond, into the yard.
 s.Thank God Its the abode of fife I can venture in. Yss there is human fnrm Welcome sight, although 1t 's .pIy fat ela darkyV Amt Debby had -~.s..l ;n franf of the window.
 Without thought of tho inrfopFle'y, Inc maa went up, and looked la at tho window. He had aioaFnoa Der as aead. but Ky irr, aaa before blm, was tae ono ao''as
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to deceive me. knew had seen you, when I first opened my eyes, and saw you sitting by my bed, but could not tell where. Later, knew it was the pie turc.
 ssChild, I have no wish to deceive you. I knew your guardian
 And still love him, and he loves you, then why did you let him think you deadg''
 ssI never knew that he thought so. 7
 Your name is among the yellow fever victims
 s'It was my child's name Elba s heart rebonnded, and beat with re- newed fife. He had not forgotten her He had thought her dead. She could live without him, if she knew that he was trae to her. IL vas the drought of him giving his love to another that hurt. In the bitter cup held to her lips, she had found ono sweet drop.
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Our Internal Trade.

Logan c. McPherson. all authority oA
 conomic subjects connected with the
 always, discusses in The North
 .merican Review. the value of the in
 ake and the outgo in money of the in
 Istrios represented by tho farmer,
 he manufacturer and the railroad ia he United States. The conclusions which Mir McPherson reaches from 2 study of the statistics he presents are novel and interesting. He says:
 As Secretary Root has recently pointed out. there has ben mighty impetus toward fuller honesty in the conduct of business. Practices that were easily tolerated generation ago are now under the ban of public opin- ion. Relates that were once vigorously sought by every one who had pre- text for claiming them have been dug up by the roots. The principal shippers Of today, the men who come in con tract with the traffic officers of the railroads and pay the freight bills, have little complaint to make of freight rates. The outcry has been most vociferous from those who have not adjusted their business in aceord- ance with changing economic currents. Tho outcry has been taken up by pol itic.ans--who do not ship freight or
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CHAPTER X.

EIba. Aunt Debby. Brave and Jocko, with Uncle Simon bringing up the rear, haa accompanied the little Creole to the steamer and from the landing waved adieus. locko using his little red cap, and Brave his beautiful, black plumy tail Fhe vessel had passed out of sight around the bend in the river, and the lit' tle group turned their faces hemeward-
 .sWe she will miss her. She WIZ er onar little thing, but you les ccuidn ' hen loyin uy her z Aunt Bebay sssd her mistress euriously
 uYes. with all her faneies' she IS an attractive and loyabIe child' Elba was won iering if he really loved the sirl come ter us CT ehil, she lef us 'er '0m- an.
 "What do yoa meanP' Eiba looked inquiringly at her servant.
 ssNothin you won't know in good time, honey" She patted her bosom, as if it were the repository of wonderful secrets.
 When they reached the house, Elba, fol lowed by her usual attendants, turned into the path leading to the family bury inc ground. Golden ianecs from tho West were fallinu on Blossoms s grave.
 Elba sat down, and leaned her head
 ainst the marble slab. IIer heart was sayv Never since Blossonl had left hef' sa she felt So entirely aiene II tae orld. Tho truth came to her now Al- xavs. before. shs had felt that she ma claim ou hin Today She realized that she had forsri4ed that claim She was utterly aleaet
 Doh. bub If I were only iylng hefe bv vou. Wuat . mistake my life nas beeo.' Lower, and lower her head sank unt.l her face was buried among the How ers me form lyiag on tue sod wassas motIonless. as the one beneafh
 8sria whistle b;ol.e tie silence i' aas tl,e Sea Bird, eewng down tae EiEei' rEe call was repeate.l- sln WIS sielfy'g 1 at the landing.
 Ella rose slowly wondering Nasoe,s' who was getting of, or op She thought of inc lii uh9 had iass If and the pa9s | she had played in her He. HoS 'ons ro fl seemed, since slie had taken s''e plrl from the river, Suppose sae ass ~ r ,os acne to the burning l'eaf Wpaia sbInas .4e been any aigeFans WY did .AAs come Aars to disturb sus cam "
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DeVlgney saw her face Whiten. and wbep tne hand extended to receive the loeket touched her own, she felt it cold as ;eo
 :" Ny Douglas, so tender, and true, !, The girl sang softly, but there was 2 ialse note, that sounded ike sob.
 " Brent Lawrence. Elba had not in tended to say that, the name escaped her lips without any volition on her part She knew what she would soe when sbe took the loeket, still, it almost friabtenea her to see that face after so long and under sueh circumstances.
 ''You knew him thenl7, The o;rl voice was very low, she was watching the woman closely
 " Years ago. He was my husband s friend. !" Elba closed tho loekot. and handed fl back to the girl.
 "And your lover.
 " Iou forget I had a husband.u A crimson tide relieved the pallor of the woman's face. Her fingers, extended with the l9cket relaxed. and it fell to tho steps.
 .'But he died, your husband, and Guardy-v
 "Why do you have such fancics, Y Fl ba interrupted.
 "NFhy did you let him think you dead, and gfieve sol Ton knew how well he loved you.
 Elba stopped and picked up the locket, and attempted to fasten it on the girl $ neck.
 " No, give ito me. It shall never en- circle my throat again. She held ont her hand, and Elha placed the trinket in it. Why did you deceive himl The girl insisted. Did you not love himf l think you did, or you loved some one, ear read t in your face. You need not try
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LEGAL NOTICES.
RoAn prrIrfoN

ili the County Court Of Polk County, Ark. October term, 1909. Il Re J T. Griffin, ct al. Petition to abolish a part Of Camp Wilder public road in Road District No. l1 To the honorable County Court Of Polk county:
 We the undersigned petitioners. resident of Road District No. II In Polk County. would respectfully represent and show to the Court. That all that part of the public road known as the Camp Wilder road beginning at the ris. ST.. In said road district. and running thence east t9 the eastern terminus Of said road. is not used by the general public and is not of sufficient Importance and benefit C the general public to justify the expenditure of the money and labor Of said road district to maintain and keep said road in condition for travel; that for the reasons above set forth said road ought to he abolished. Wherefore your petitsoners pray that your honor make an order abolishing said portion Of said public road. Respectfully.
 C. q Latch ct al
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BARRING THE GATES
continued from last issue,
K. RILEY DEN

 "Honey, whut do yo conscience say dog Oats de thing ter go by. Do whuts rait Oar ant no happiness bought wid wrong don De good book say De wages uv Sin is death How you know she libin'9"
 "I,ve seen her If I'd not sinned, rould not have to suffer now, because 1,d never have seen the picture, and uoula never have known. Aunt Debby, don't YOU understandg Your mistress, inc woman who saved my life is tho orig ;ual of that picture, and tue woman Gnardv has loved so long" The speak CT looked appealingly into the face above her. hoping, against hope, that the wo- man would advise her to keep silent.
 .sAliss ElbagD Aunt Debbys tone and manner ind catcd astonishment, bor- dering on alarm Again was there mo ment of silence, then the woman said softly. "Honey, dar ain't but one rait way Ak yo conscience ter lead you v She looked the girl steadily in the eye.
 CT know what you mean. see the wav have seen it since learned the truth. but oh, it is so hard. There was a sob in the childish voice, and the expres- son in the dark eyes made the woman s heart ache, but she thought of Der own white child. and what Uncle simon had said about fate, and was firm. She said oently. Yes honey, ct fus it'll be rough, an' dawk, but you hole fas ter de han nv duty, an bymeby, itil git smooth, an bright, an when you turn CT eawner rait quick, happiness will be staain dar smil- in at you.
 "But suppose she doesn | care for him any more. Like the drowning man, the cirl was catching at straws.
 "Yes, but she do, honey. Dis 'spIains vnnt me an simon couldn t unstan'. Is you got picter uv dc mang'
 The girl took hold of the slender gold thread that encircled her throat, and drew forth T tiny locket.
 Show it ter her honey, an watch her face. De oman ain t libin, whut can look at de face uv de man whut she lub an not change 'spression. she'R show her feelins, of its only by drappin her eyes Show her de picter' v
 Aunt Debby vas yisibIy excited. For her beloved child, she saw happiness yet in the future. She vas sorry for the lit tie Creole, but her young mistress was dearer to her than all tho world.
 ssI done tolc Miss Elha sulnpin gwin- ter happen. Dc spcrits tole me. an ds sperits never lie.
 Slowly, Miss Dcvigney rose, and re- turned to tho front porch. She found her hostess on the steps, as she had leit her. Brave, and Joclso, had erept close to her, us they always did when sis vas alone, hand rested on the head ot each Looking again at her, the gil
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NOTICE OF THE FILING OF PETITION
 TO 0I1IET TITLE

All persons who claim any interest fin the following described lands. towit:
 All of that part Of the swt4 Of the nw4 of section 2s. township2, S., <. si West, lying North and West of the right-Of-way of the Kansas City Southern railroad, except a privilege for private isiad fur the term of ten years rom the Y0th day of July, 1908: also the nei4 of the nes5 Of section 3O, and all that part of the nwA of the nw,4 ofsection 2y lying on the N- W. side of Rock Creek, and the swtz Of the sw1S Of section 20, and all that part of the seA of the neM ofsection 30, lying on the North side of Rock Creek. less two acres, more or less heretofore deeded to Hugh Phillips. All of said lands being in township <. R. 3l West in Polk County, Arkansas, and containing i23 acres. more or less.
 All such persons are hereby notified that on the y5rd day of Iuly. 1908. c. A. CAia pbeiI filed his suit In the chancery Court of Polk County. asking that his titie to said lands be in all respects quieted and confirmed. Ton are therefore notified to appear In said Court and show cause if any you have, why the said petitioners title to said lands should not he confirmed.
 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this the 23rd day ofJuly, 1909.
 H. J. GREEN. Clerk.
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my lifcs' she asked herself. stI was content, if not happy Hope sustained me Now we no shadow of hope. I know, now, why was affected so strange. y that night. It was the uearness of his other self. An, my resolutions for the future; my plans for reform. and future usefulness, and-ny happiness lying in ruins about me Too late. She smiled bitterly, as she turned toward the lonely house.
 Knowing her mistress love for the twilight Aunt Debby had not lighted the house
 Sitting down at the piano the lonely woman began playing the weird mourn ful notes, which Aunt Debby deela,ed sounded ike "spcriis whisparn' EIba seldom sang, of late, prefsrring solemn funeral marches and fugues.
 Just outside the yard stood man. He was hesitating, as if afraid to enter the big, old house, looming up so dark and ghostly, ip the shadowy starlight amid lls surrounding of magnolias and cedars The heavy odor of the jasmine and mar. nolia blooms greeted his nostrils like the sweet siekening incense from some ghost. y altar
 A gloomy, if not cool reception. '' he muttered in an undertone. " Not what l expected when l stepped from the Sea Bird, and lei her swing oat to sea again. leaving me alone on this strange shore, in the gathering darkness. The little witch. She might have had some one meet me, if she could not do so. Wonder if she can be sick, after her adventure on the Natchesl Her message said. come at once. Business imperative. But she's such a fire fly, she "a consider my opinion of dress, the contemplated buy ing, or tbe design for bracelet, all sui. fieient to call me away from home.'
 Heavens, what weird outlook. Won der if could have gotten off at the wrong plaeel The captain seemed quite sure, and he ought to know. Said it was the prettiest outside the city. Ughl What haunt for specters, hobgoblins and witches. r
 The long gray moss, above his head swung dismally to and fro, like ghostIy palI, while che wind, coming up from inc river, moaeed among the pines, like funeral dr-e
 C I've read of the ruined homes in Southern swamps, where haunts wander in broad daylight, and voodoo revels make night hidcous He started. as an owl rose from perch near by aud fuiter. ed away, with ghostly cry.
 "Upon this hill, might Nelson Page have stood, when fancy gave birth to tho uneanny plot of No Haid Pawn The big old house is here, all right, and in darkness Now for the headless ghost, al the window. What could Lurette have meant by summoning me to this phan- tom s nest9 Really, m nervous, and would not be surprised at any unearthly sight or sound Heavens As Elba s fingers struck the keys, and the weird notes of the fugue trembled on the air. Shall turn and fleel But where would l go3 The boat has gone, and not an other housa in miles perhaps. The railroad depot is mile away, so the captain told me. I've travelled over the greater DOT ton of the world, and never felt so near the land of spirits as l do at this time. Dare enter and investigate.
 Suddenly the music ended, and new
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. u. $. Land Office at Camden, Ark. August '. 1909.
 Notice is hereby given that
 SAMUEI. l.. TURPI S of Egger Ark, who on Feb. l2 io05 made homestead entry No. 26sS3, Serial No. etf53) for EH SEA, Section :, Township South. Range 2S West, 9th Principal Meridian, has hled notice of intention to make SEat five year proof to establish claim to the land above described before the County Clerk of Polk County at Mena, Ark. on the 10th day of Sep tembef. 1909.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Geneva Vim berly Eugene Harper. Alfred P Gipson and Robert L. Norris all of Egger, Ark
 H C. Friedheinl Register.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior, U. $. Land office at Camden, Ark, July 26, 1909. Notice Is hereby given that
 JAMES WARD of Opal, Ark. who. on September 26. l902, made Homestead Entry No. 253gT tSsriai No. 0l3s6), for wH se1f, neI4 swsa and nw9f scs4, section B. Township ?. S., Range 2S, ", 9th principal meridian. has filed notice of inten. ton to make dDAi ftve-year proof to estab- fish claim to the land above described. before County Clerk of Polk County at Mena, Ark. on the 10th day of September, lN9
 Claimant names as witnesses: Thomas ! Morris, Of Opal, Ark; Peter p. Mays of Board Camp. Ark, and Dock R. Roberts and James Nj. Standridge, of Opal, Ark.
 II. G. Fricdheim July 29.si909. CT. Regist