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table drawer and slipping it into
his pocket.
They're not running any risks
With that bunch of green stuff
thought Rufus.
There followed u delay of a few
minutes after the placing OF the
bandage, and then Rufus was taken
by the arm and the voice Of the
stout gentleman requested him to
arise. He was conducted from the
house and down the steps to the
waiting taxicab.
During the ride that followed Ru
fus had more time for though
Queerly enough his fancles dippc2
into the past and brought vividly
| before his mental eye another Ou-
ray incident.
Once he had seen a lo"oed steer
plant itself in the middle OF a
railroad track and charge full4ilk
into the Overland Limited. Folly and
reckless disregard of conse'
quences had piled the luckless steer
on the mogul's pilot Rufus won
dered why such irrelatlye incidents
continued TO jar his mind.
Here we are" said the stout
gentleman abruptly.
The bandage was whisked away
and Rufus found that the taxicab
was once more at a standstill.
II will wait for you" went on
Rufus companion. Go into 'ae
house, inquire for Mr.. Langham and
tell him you have come for the
Pcachb!ow Vase. Pay over the mon
ey and return with the vase
"Rnenos!" Rufus exclaimed.
He got out of the cab and noticed
how the face in the open door re
mained steadily turned in his di
rection as he crossei the walk and
ascended the stone Steps. Also he
caught the flicker OF the cab-lightS
on a bit of polished steel
Wonder why he don't come In
with me?' thought Rufus. That's +
another thing, | reckon, he couldn't
explain. His confidence in me is
wonderful, backed up as # is by
that PLACED ropgun."
lie founl a button at the door
side and pushed It. After waiting a
rrdtless minute he pushed 1t again
This time his summons received an
answer. \ somberly dressed negro
opened the door.
Mr.. I.angbam at home?" inquired
Rufus
"Yassuh; step right in sub"
Rufus stepped in. A long hal
showed duskily before him In a sub
dued ligh, from overhead. A roN
OF vases, some as tall as Rufus him
self, filed out OF sight in the gloom,
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distance. Here and there they glim-
mercJ as n faint ray touched the
gilt on their shiny embossed sides.
The seryitor vanished into a room
farther along the hall and Rufus
was left alone with the vases.
"If that Peachbow affair has some
sizo," reflected Rufus, It'll be a
job getting 1t out to the cab"
The negro returned, gliding like
a black specter through the ehad-
ows.
Have de kindness, " said he. ito
come dis way"
Rufus followed him down the hall
and was waved into room where
there was better highland more
vases. In fact, tho room seemed {
wilderness of vases, for they fol
Lowell the four walls in close array
Above them was a shelf packed
with sQuatting gods from many
/ tOullltS. vi All SHAPES anu olAto anu
none OF them attractive. From the
/ ceiling hung shimmering things OF
brass and glass, with here and
there a bell which looked ancient
enough to have called laborers to
the Tower OF Babel Across one cor
ner of the room stretched a screen
embroidered with gold and silver
dragons.
How can serve you?" inquired
a voice. 4
Rufus turned and tdiscovere3 a
bent figure wearing dressing gown
and black six cap and slippers,
standing at his elbow.
If you're Mr.. Langham," said
Rufus. ] reckon We can do bust
ness"
"Tm Mr.. Langham," answered the
dealer in antiques, scrutinizing his
caller from under his bushy white
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CHAPTER ".
The Dealer In Antiques.

THE Peachblow Vase" said the
stout gentleman is very rare. Il
has changed hands several times for
much more than the price we are
now paying. The vase is a bargain
at ten thousand dollars"
"Zere is no account for the whim
of royalty" shrugged the ambas-
sa abr. More about re vase cannot
be explain. You take re money and
buy re vase, eh?"
It's your ten thousand" returned
Rufus, "and none OF my putin how
you scatter It. But, listen: It's af,
ter ten, and reckon the stores must
all be closed by now"
The gentleman from whom you
are to secure the vase" returned
the stout man. is a dealer in an
tilues, and his establishment is pri
vate. All hours are as one to him.
Then I'm 10 buy the vase to
night?"
Immediately"
Don't it strike You" suggested
Rufus, that you're a bit shy on this
play? I'm a stranger, and you're
rather free in passing over this
bundle of banknotes and sending
ne around the corner. How do you
know I'll come back?"
The stout gentleman laughed soft
ly and once more the ambassador
shrugge1 his shoulders.
You'll ride In the taxi that
brought you here said the stout gen
tleman, and you'll be blindfolded As
before, and III be with you"
There's method in that, anyhow
mused RUFUS. After that you're e
bring M here and I'm to see the
young lady as per agreement"
"EXactly.'
Then rs rct busy I'm no hand
10 hem and haw and sideste1 after
my trail Is s'la' e1."
lie began reiolding his aandke'
chic: into a bandage.
The ambsssa or placed the band
age in position but not until Rufus
had seen the stout gentleman TAX
/ ing q silver plated revolver from q
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eyebrows.
I've come for the Peachblow
Vase said Rufus.
"Ah!"
The antiquarian began rubbing
his bony hands.
The price is ten thousand dol
lars. do not take checks"
Never had a bank account In
my life" went on Rufus. This Is
spot cash give-an-ttake. Where's
the vase?"
"Mr. Langham fluttered behind
the dragon-screen and returned with
piece OF pottery some ten inches
high. lie handled It jealousy,
reverently, and placed 1t on a small
teakwood table for Rufus to exam
/ inc.
Great guns!" gasped Rufus. rs
that all / get for ten thousand dol
lars?"
"Oh, it is rare, unique!" protest
ed the dealer IF you do not wish
to buy there are others who might
give more
Buy" exclaimed Rufus. That's
what I'm here for, but it looks like
a crime, spending all that money for
little red Jug"
Reluctantly he drew the package
OF banknotes from his pocket and
contrasted their refreshing green
with the dull crushed strawberry Of
the vase. He sighed 1s he tucked
the money into the dealers hand.
Count it," said he.
An electric bell sounded its muf-
I fled notes from Somewhere in the
hall The light footsteps OF the ne
gro could be heard passing the door
and moving toward the entrance OF
the house.
Somebody else to trade good
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-10-30
MAKE YOUR OWN
HAIR TONIC
A Specialists Advice.

In a recent issue the New York
Herald published a special article
on the care of the hair, in which
was given the formula for home
made Hair Tonic, which was highly
recommended for its remarkable
hair growing properties, as well as
for stopping falling hair, revitalizing
the hair roots, and destroying the
dandruff germ. This article was OF
special interest to me, as the formula
was one which | myself have seen
used in countless cases with most
astonishing benefit, thus confirming
my belief that homemade prepara-
tions are the best. For the bene-
lit of those who have not seen 1t
before | give the formula herewith.
Procure from your druggist an
ei2ht ounce bottle containing slx
ounces OF Bay Rum, also purchase
a twoounce sealed bottle OF Lavona
de Composee' (Smith 81, ana one
half drachm Menthol Crystals. Dis
solve the Crystals in the Bay Rum
and then add the Lavona de Com
posee; shake thoroughly and apply
night and morning to the roots of the
hair, rubbing into the scalp with
the finger tips. This preparation con-
tains no coloring matter, but re-
stores gray hair to its natural color
by its action on the hair roots. II
you desire 1t perfumed add one
teaspoonful of To-Kalon Perfume,
which combines perfectly with the
other ingredients and imparts most
pleasing scent. Be sure to get all
enclosures in the Lavona de Com
posee' package, as they give much
valuable advice on care of the hair
and besides entitle you to a sprink'
Ter top for your bottle, free oil
charge.
Do not apply where hair Is not
desired.
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vases ever saw was the one the
Tin Cup boys Clipped in and bought
for Sim Hendricks the time he COM
mittcd matrimony. We bled eigh-
teen dollars for that and Poke Du-
senberry said 1t was the best they
had in Denver Honest. 1t don't seem
right to hand over all this good
money for something to put on the
what-not and look at. Tell me about
this Peachblow Vase"
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Copyright by the Story Press Cor
poration.)
CHAPTER ~.
The Spanish Ambassador


That ride in the taxicab was long
enough 10 give Rufus ample opportu'
nifty to think of many things, but
he thoughl of only one. In Ouray
once he had seen horse running
away with milk-wagon Oddly
enough, that mildly exciting spec
tacle re-occurret! to him, although
he searched his memory in vain for
the result of the catastrophe.
Darkness hemmed him in and the
purr OF the motor was soothing
and restful. He leaned back among
the cushions of his seat corner as
into the arms of Morpheus, and
runaway horse drawing q vehicle
loaded with cans was fast charging
into oblivion when hand touched
his arm.
The bandage is still in place p
Rufus started up with a smother
ed yawn. The motor had ceased to
purr and the taxicab to travel. Evi-
nently he and the mysterious young
woman had arrived at the place
they had started for.
I'm as blind as a bat" declared
Rufus, 'and so plumb dozy | could
drop or and not half try. How am
/ going to get back and find George
Augustus?'
That matter will be attended to
We get out here"
She took his arm and gui his
awkward descent to the walk then
she directed his stumbling feet up
"a flight of stone steps and softly
sympat athized with him when he
barked his shine.
The muffled jingle of an electric
bell came from somewhere in the
depths OF space; door opened,
and there was a whispered colloquy,
no word of which Rufus could over
hear, and after that he was lei up
on a thick pad of carpets, and for
nine steps straight ahead and for
eleven steps to be right.
sit down and be patient" whis-
pered his conductor.
I've got a feeling like ] was
Joining a lodge" said Rufus, will
ing but sort of fearful. Don't go
too far away-I may need help"
No harm will come to YOU
LET me look around and see FOR
myself"
Presently"
He lowered himself into a pleas
ant reposing place and heard a
light football retreating to the ac-
compartment of swishing skirts. He
realized that he was wholly at the
mercy OF any one who might be near
him with hostile intent, and the
thought was disquieting.
Il haven't enough dinero abou,
me TO pay for the trouble of any
strong-arm work" he observed, In a
conversational tone, and listened foi
reassuring response.
He heard nothing but a nearby
clock echoing the strldent seconds
He counted sixty, and then kept
on counting sixty, registering each
minute by extending finger from
his closed fists. When the digits
were all outspread, he was on the
point OF expressing his feelings al
the top of his voice-only to sub
side from the shock of masculine
tones in his near vicinity.
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You may remove the Dahu'Se'
Rufus jerked away the handker-
chief and bllnked in GLOW Of daz-
cling tight. AS his eyes slowly ac-
cus.omed themselves to the glare
the outlines OF stout, wel-dresscd
gentleman with a double-chin took
on their three dimensions.
The stout gentleman was In a ca
pacious chair. smoking a black ci-
gar with a god band and beaming
at Rufus benignly through the
smoke. The room, Rufus discovered
at a glance, was as fine as anything
in the best Denver hotels.
"I suppose" observed the stout
gentleman, tapping the ash from his
cigar into the maw of Chinese
dragon on his chair arm, that you
are surprisei?"
"Oh. no." said Rufus; I'm used
to getting into the wrong house and
taking night rides in taXicab to
place don't know anything
about. Where's the young lady who
wanted help?'
she has turned you over to me- "
"She has, eh?"
Rufus studied the stout gentleman
with rising emotion.
"Will YOU kindly inform n stray
cattleman who ought to have known
better than to leave his guns in his
carpet bag, what she did that for?'
"All in due course"
did she tell you my business?
I've gone up in the air some, /
reckon, but there's an object at
the tail of my kite"
she told me your business"
Rafus removei the photograph
from his pocket and held it up.
Then call in the subject of this
cabinet photo" said he.
"All in due course, as just
told you"
by about ten minutes" said Rufus,
beginning to feel a touch OF tenn
per. 1T frets me lot to lose my
sleep. and this kind of a prowl ruff
files my nerves. If some one don't
carry out the other part OF this
contract, I'm going to resign and
talk harsh
"Nv dear sir" and the stout gen
tlemans benignity fairly convulsed
him, you surely don't expect that
chance is going to play into your
hands in this eXacting manner with
ont exacting a toll of-7let us say
personal service?"
"Huh?" demanded Rufus. Pass
me that again. please"
'Tts like this" wen, on the
other, pleasantly "Unance carrie;
YOU into the wroag house, GirH 2.
you 20 the Hrnas T'a1l, and thr0ur!
he multip,.2..y of tha Ia'ats q
Smith, maze; easy a Llunder tina
brings .nt photograph - the g c'
Of q strdI .ar vh) lrtws the C'i-i
nal for I. Nov. tell nc. fIankly
are yoC entitled 10 Dcneft ~ Thu
caprice G. possibIhtie. with nc NOR
mental effort or physical eXeruW
han you have already put forth'
Rufus continued to study this re
freshing stranger whose flow o
words reflected mental processes
that were somewhat bewildering.
Il reckon I've got into anothe
place where / don't belong" salt
he. Il can use the hand.talk will
Iftes, and ! can clean up a ten-a,
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TEN

ANY WOMAN may easily and quickly
gain a beautiful complexion by using
Nadinola Cream. Ii baniShes tan, sal
Iowness, f.eckIes, pimples, liver.spots
and other facial dscolorations. Worst
case in twenty days.
Nadinola Cream rids the pores and tis-
sues of all impurities. Leaves the skin clear,
soft and healthy. Directions and binding
guarantee in each package. Price SOC. and
81 90 by high-class toilet counters OF mail.
NATIONAL TOILET CO.. Paris, Tenn
Sold by Frames Drug Store and
Incrs.
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The PeachblOw&
|Zl [Ez ISL Del
(By WILLIAM WALLACE COOK
Author of "Wilhy's DAN" "The Trail
Of the Billet Doux," Etc.

serial story of adventure, mystery
ami attempted crime that is as en-
crossing as a tale from THE Ara
bian Nights 1t all takes place to-
day in and about New York and
would indicate that the day of ro-
man ic adventure has by no means
passed.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-09
War On Sparrows.

War had been declared by the Secre-
tary Of Agriculture at Washington up
on-the English sparrow. which, accord
ing to the department, among birds is
comparable to the rat among animals. .
With this end in view, the department
is circulating extensively a bulletin on
how to destroy this cunning, destruc-
tive and filthy bird" Except in the
destruction of weedseed, there is moth
ing to be said in the sparrow's favor.
On the other hand it destroys cherries,
grapes, pears, peaches, buds flowers
shrubs, vines garden seed, young vege-
tables, especially peas, and lettuce. In
addition it usurpes the nests and de
stroys the eggs of the robin, wren, mock
ing birds and other useful native speci-
mems. The most effective meihod of
preventing the increase Of sparrows is
the destruction of their nests at intervals
Of ten or twelve DAYS.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-09
Million of Lives Lost.
An Awful Toll Collected By
CONSUMPTION. Many IN
necessary Deaths From
This Disease.

!, If people could only understand that
systematic catarrh is in internal disease
that external applications cannot cure,
they would not need to be warned so
often about this malady, which, when
neglected, paves the way oftentimes for
consumption, at the cost of millions of
lives every year. Yet catarrh may be
cured, if the right treatment is en-
ployed
Catarrh is caused by a general diseased
state of the system which leads COM
monty to annoying and perhaps serious
local conditions may prove fertile
breeding ground for germs of consump-
tion. External remedies give but tenn
porary cease.
The only way to successfully treat ca
tarrh is by employing medicine which
is absorbed and carried by the blood to
all parts of the system, so that she mu-
cous membrane or internal lining of the
body is toned up and made capable of
resisting the infection of consumption
and other diseases.
We have a remedy prepared from the
prescription of a physician who for 80
years studied and made catarrh speci-
atty, and whose record was a patient re-
stored to health in every case where his
treatment was followed as prescribed.
That remedy is Rexan Mucu-Tone. We
are so positive that it will completely
overcome catarrh in all its various forms
whether acute or chronic, that we
promise to return every penny paid us
for the medicine in every case where it
fails or for any reason does not satisfy
the user
We want you to try Rexall Mucu-
Tone. on our recommendation and
guarantee. We are right here where you
live, and you do not contract any obliga-
ton or risk when you try Rexall Mueu-
Tone on our guarantee. We have it in
two sizes, so cents and 81. Very often
the taking of one 5O-cent bottle is sufii
cient to make marked impression up
on the case. OF course in chronic cases
a longer treatment is necessary. The
average in such instances is three $l.00
bottles. Remember you can obtain
Rexall Remedies in Richmond only at
Il. l.. Perry's drug store.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-09
A Sort Of Cousin. -

The lawyer eyed the woman in the
witness box in patient despair. Then
he rallied visibly. you say, madam,
he began, 'that the defendant is sort
of relation of yours. Win you please
explain what you mean by that-iust
how you are related TO the defendent?"
well, it is like this, replied the witness
beaming at the Court: Ills first wife's
cousin and my second cousins first
wife's aunt married brothers named
Jones, and they were cousins to my
brothers aunt. Then, again, his grand
father on his mothers side and my
grandfather on my mothers side were
second cousins, and his stepmother
married my husbands stepfather, after
his father and my mother died, and
his brother Joe, and my husband S
brother, Harry married twin sisters.
amt ever figgered it out just how close
related we are, but Eve always looked
on him as a sort of cousin. Quite
right, asSented the lawyer, feebly.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-09
New Telegraph Rate.

The Western Union Telegraph Co.,
has decided to establish what will be
known as the might Letter Service, "
beginning possibly the 10th. By the
service, which is intended to keep the
night wires busy, person can send fifty
words for the cost of ten words day
rate, and one-fifth of this rate will be
charged for each additional ten words
or less. They win be sent under the
usual conditions of delivery the next
morning, and VIII be received up until
midnight. The company has many
miles Of wire idle at night, and the
establishment of this service is with a
view of keeping them busy. Messages
must be written in plain English, no
code used. This is great step to assist
the business world, and will become
very popular.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-09
Mems OyerCOtS

Overccats worth $3.50 to $1,000 for $500
Overcoats worth 1850 to 1900 for $50
Overcoats worth 10. for 6.95
Overcoats worth $50 to $50 for $50
Overcoats worth 500 to $50 for 3.75
Youths Overcoats from ITS to 3.95
Boys Overcoats from 98c to 205
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-09
Worth A Dollar A Drop.

Fred Pa'chen, Manlius, n. Y. writes;
"For long time l was affected with
kidney trouble which caused an almost
constant pain In my back and infam-
nation in my bladder. Other RENE
dies did not even relieve me, but two
50-cent bottles of Foley's Kidney Rem
edy completely cured me and | have
not had any symptoms of kidney troG-
BILE for over two years" Foley's Kid
ney Remedy is a safe and certain rem
edy for all kidney and bladder disease
whether acute or ehronic.Iti is a splen-
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-09
About Hyonsi.
A bottle Costs Only so cents
A Complete Outfit Includ-
ing Inhaler 81.

When B. L. Middleton states most EN-
phatically that he will guarantee Hyo-
mel to cure catarrh or give you your
money back, what is your answer?
Are you satisfied with your condition,
or do you want to rid yourself forever Of
vile catarrh, with its humiliating symp-
toms, such as hawking, splitting, blow
ing and bad breath?
Hyomei is simple, antiseptie medi-
cine, that you breath through a small
pocket inhaler over the parts affected
by catarrh.
1t is made of Australian eucalyptus
mixed with other germ killing and men,
brane soothing antiseptics.
Get complete outfit today. II only
costs 81. and contains everything neceS-
sary to cure any ordinary case of Ca
tarrh Extra bottles, if needed, SOC.
Hyomei is the best remedy in the
world for sore throat, coughs and colds,
Group and bronchitis. 1t gives wonder
full relief in two minutes. For sale by
all druggists and by b. l.. Middleton.
Send for free sample bottle and booklet.
Booths Hyomei Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-09
EatOysters.

The oyster men of Baltimore claim
that the answer to the meat problem is
the use of Maryland oysters by weight
they are cheaper in Baltimore per pound
than meat and that at points not more
than 500 miles away they are as cheap.
They say that there is no waste in oys-
ters, and that at present they are boon
to the people.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-09
Largest Orchard.

What is claimed to be the largest
orchard ever planted in one continuous
tract is now being laid out in La Sale
county, some 40 miles of San Antonio
Texas. The property to be converted 10
this use is now wild prairie land and
comprises 1900 acres or a little over
seven square miles. Among the fruits
to be raised are apples, pears, peaches,
oranges, lines, lemon and figs OF the
latter nearly thousand acres will be
set out, the fruit having been shown to
be a tremendous success in these parts.
About GOO acres of the land will be used
for the raising Of berries and vegetables.
The tract is owned and will be operated
by the Attic Orchard and Preserving
Company recently chartered at Austin.
A large cannery will be erected on the
land within few months.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-09
Itch Relieved at Once.
NUMBER 40

That terrible itch disappears with the
first drops of a simple compound Of oil
of wintergreen, thymol and glycerine
mixed in d. d. d. Prescription. This
soothing, healing location, used external
ly kills the eczema germ Instantly.
Heretofore the ID. ID. ID. remedy has
been sold only in Sl.O0 bottles, but as a
special offer, any sufferer in this town
who has never tried ID. d. ID. can now
try this remedy in special bottle at 25c.
1t cures the itch instantly. We know
this. Sold by Stockton and Son.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-09

did tonic for middle aged and elderly
people and sure cure for all annoy
ances and irregularities of the kidneys
and bladder. 1t will cure anv case OF
kidney and bladder disease that is not
beyond the reach of medicine. No
medicine can do more. Sold by Stock
ton & Son.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-09

Good health is impossible when
there is any arrangement of the diges-
tive organs. Foley's Orino Laxative
is natural remedy for stomach. liver
and bowel troubles. 1t aids digestion,
stimulates the liver, and cures consti-
patton. Sold by Stockton & Son. MIN
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-09
We Sell
May Manton
Patterns
Joe Each

Ladies' Suits
Ladies Suits worth $500 to $500 for $500
Ladies Saits worth 1880 to 1000 for Isl
Ladies Suits worth t2.5Oto 1900 for $50
Ladies Suits worth 1000 tor o.5O