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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
80 f fRFRE

Every visitor to the 11E pre-.
MUM parlor will receive 80
stamps absolutely free during this
introductory week. This will en-
able you on the very first day to
start q collection which, in short
time, will grow and grow until you
have filled a book. You may start
as many books as you wish, the
more books you have the bigger
the premium.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
How to Get Your Stamps

Every cash purchase in the store
OF an even 10 cents will entitle you
to one dot Green Trading Stamp.
Five will be given for q 50-cent
purchase, 10 for dollar purchase
and so on. A book once filled, you
have in your possession a purchas-
ing power that enables you to
choose from thousands of costly
gifts absolutely free. You have
bought your merchandise at the
lowest possible price. You are
simply being paid premium on
your purchase, Just as Spokane
bank pays you premium when
you deposit your savings with it.
Just take your sales check to the
postoffice station on the balcony.
You will be given zuE Green
Trading Stamp In exchange.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26

Visit pm'm paor The large our main
home In a
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Maclay
Rancho Water company, a corporation or
ganized and existing under the laws of the
state Of California, will be held at the office
of the corporation, rooms 40l-404 Columbia
Trust building, 313 West Third street, in the
city OF Los Angeles, Cal, on Tuesday, jan
uary II, 1910, at o'clock p, m, for the pur-
pose of electing a board of directors for the
ensuing year and the transaction of such
other business may properly come before
the meeting.
By order of the president.
GEO. 1. COCHRAN, President
1910
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
SPECIAL NOTICES
N0T1CE To rC-i sToCKHoLDERs 5

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Middle
River Navigation and Canal company, a cor
poration organized and existing under the
laws of the state of California, will be held
at the office of the corporation, rooms 401-4Oi
Columbia Trust building 313 West Third
street. in the city of Los Angeles, Cal, on
Wednesday, January II, 1910, at 1920 o'clock
a. m for the purpose of electng a board
of directors for the ensuing year and the
transaction of such other business as may
properly come before the meeting.
BY order of the president.
1-2-1o
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04

FOR SALE. BY owNER-LoTs IN SOUTH
west Of city; easy terms THOMPSON
CO., Broadway and Franklin; Dalton and
Santa Barbara; Dalton ave, car on Broad
way. 1-z-f
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04

FOR RENT-a-RooM COTTAGE AND OTHER
rooms MRS. s. d. LAPSLEY, 1917 w. Sec
nnd ST. l-a-6t |
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS-NOT is
hereby given that the annual meeting of the
stockholders Of the Artesian Water company,
a corporation, organized and existing under
the laws of the state of California, viii be
held at the office of the corporation. rooms
401-404 Columbia Trust building, 31S West
Third street, in the city Of Loss Angeles,
California on Tuesday, January II, 1910, at
2:30 O. clock p. m, for the purpose of elect
ing a board Of directors for the ensuing year,
and the transaction Of such other business
as may properly come before the meeting.
BY order of the president.
GEO. l. COCHRAN, President
Il
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
Money to Loan

81, 600, 600 at per cent on improved, in
come real estate. We will give your
business prompt attention COLLINS &
MILLER, 506-7 Broadway Central Bldg
1-4-3
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the stockholders OF the Rindge
Land and Navigation company, a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the
state Of California, will be held at the office
of the corporation, rooms 40l-i04 Columbia
, rust building, 313 West Third street. in the
city of Los Angeles, Cal, on Wednesday,
January -, 1910 at 10 o'clock a M for the
purpose Of eecting a board of directors for
the ensuing year and the transac tion OF such
other business may properly come before
the meeting.
By order of the president.
GEO. 1, COCHRAN, President.
1~2-10
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
PHYSICIANS


DIR HICKOK. DIR. HICKOk
SPECIALIST FOR WOMEN
Treats all diseases of women under pos
tive guarantee. Ladies' wllo have formerly
paid for each tres tment whether benefited
or not, will appreciate the difference. Pay
only for satisfactory results Charges mod
crate
DR. HICKOK gives modern antisoptic
treatment and patients are in no danger
of blood poison Or infection. Everything Is
sterilized before use.
DR. HICKOK provides a private home, with
nursing for women in confinement Expert
care and home comforts at reasonable rates
Confnements by modern methods are sate
and free from pain
DIR. HIcKOK gives personal attention to
every case Consultation Is free and conh-
Dental In all troubles Any woman not sat
istied with her condition Is invited to call
for free consultation and free exa mination
DR. HICKOK carefully examines every case
and gives an honest opinion and reliable ad-
vice free. X-ray examination made wheh
necessary If a is accepted for treat
rnent cure is guaranteed Moderate charges
for satisfactory results, Terms can be al
WAYS arranged. Hours 10 to 4; Sundays ~
to /. Phone Fs2a6 for appointment al
other times. -
~ I2-1s-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
Hotels and Lodging Houses

FOR sALE-AT A GREAT SACRIFICE IF
sold by Tuesday. Owing to the death Of
Mr.. Croffet l must sell my rooming house
at once. Take It for 500 Monday. MRS.
CROFFET, at 1151 S. Hope. Main $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
Furniture
Stocks and Bonds

DON'T BUY UNLISTED OIL STOCKS
without sending for out prlce list, publish
ed daily We are located in the CONNER
cial center Of the San Joaquin valley oil
fields and are buying and selling these
stocks on a close brokerage basis. our
market letter offers statements of the
financial and physical condition Of num-
Der of properties stock in which are good
buys today. FRED w. GREGORY &
CO., INC, Fresno. Cal l2-SO-I
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
Alfalfa Land
Su-Tu-Th-tt

FOR sALE-s4O ACRES CHOICE ALFALFA
land in Tuare county, one mile from station.
biggest bargain in the valley, Price $25 per
acre, on easy terms. viii sell In 1eO-acre
tracts. GEO ]. SHoENHAIR, SIG Wilcox
bldg. Phone A2334. 12-24-tf
FOR sALE-1sO ACRES CHOICE ALFALFA
land Plenty water at 20 feet lift. Located
in Tulare county. only miles from station
Price SS5 per acre. easy terms GEO ].
SHOENHAIR, 376 Wilcox bldg. Phone Abba
12-24-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
BATHS

---~-~---~-~~~-NS>--7---~-1
SCIENTIFIC MASSAOE, MANlCURING,
chiropody, flesh reducing and baths JEAN
LJJNN 500 South Broadway. l2-3-tt
MISS LEWIS, s26A S. BROADWAY, SUITE 81
baths and alcohol ruDs; electrical treatment
and magnetic: hours 10 to 10. 12-3-f
MINERAL, STEAM BATHS. OPEN EVEN
ings and Sunday. 1854 SOUTH BROAD
WAY, room e. R-A-tt
MANICURING, ALCOHOL AND OIL RUSs,
ROOM Is. Hotel Orange. corner Sixth and
Spring SITS. iz-s-u
on AND ALCOHOL RUBs. ROOM 5, s57h
SOUTH HILL. H-A-u
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
FOR RENT
Apartments-Fur and Un-
furnished
The St. Regis

? G ROOM FURNISHED HoUsEKEEPING
also single rooms. 2S7 SOUTH FLOWER
Main 229O; A7336i 5 min. to business center.
Moderate prices 11-20-2mo
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
FOR SALE
Houses Like Rent

FOR SALE
Houses Like Rent
s S0O---4-room house, close in.
$50 cash; bal $40 mo.
BOYLE HEIGHTS.
s1OOO-3-room plastered house
$50 cash; bal. $40 mo.
BOYLE HEIGHTS
SI250-5-room house, big lot
SI50 cash; bal. SIS mo.
EUCLID HEIGHTS.
S15OO-5-room modern Cal. bungalow
S1OO cash. bal. $40 mo.
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS.
Si750-5-room new modern bungalow
$15O cash; bal SIS mo.
EUCLID HEIGHTS,
$4,000 5-room new modern bungalow.
500 cash; bal SIS mo
BOYLE HEIGHTS.
SSOOO-6-room new modern bungalow.
$500 cash; bal. SEQ mo.
EUCLID HEIGHTS.
SIOOO--S-roem modern house; snap
$1,000 cash; bal, $25 mo-
VIII take lots in trade.
Office open Sundays.
TAYLOR REALTY CO.,
Cor. e. First and Evergreen streets
Phones-Boyle 1866; DIN. l-4-d
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
Rooms and Board

FOR RENTAL FINEST DOWNTOWN
boarding house, elegant large front room,
fireplace and private bath; also single
rooms Elegant large home and beauti-
full grounds; table the very best; no car
fare; prices reasonable. Phones: Main
1926, F1573. 416 N. BROADWAY, top of
tunnel l2-l5-t
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
German, English
Shorthand

by experienced teacher. Terms moderate.
230 w 21st st. Phone South 5436.
THE ROWELL SCHOOL PREPARES FOR
all examinations Coaches in grade and
high school studies. 720 S. BROADWAY
Phone Broadway 1905. l0-2s-tt
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
Rooms-Unfurnished

FOR RENT OR ROOMS. PRIVATE
bath; mantels; nicely furnishedi SIS, SIS
and $2S; block from Crown Hill car
line. Call at 1916 W. FOURTH ST.
12-29-1mO
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04

FOR RENT-HOUSE OF ROOMS; GAS
for cooking and lighting; on Thirty eighth
and San Julian. Inquire at 2S37 SOUTH
OLIVE Phone South 6226. l2-30-7
FGR RENT-CORNER STORE; LOCATION
good for dry goods. 2S25 SAN PEDRe ST.
last
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
Government Land

GOVERNMENT LAND-ANTELOPE VAL
ley, Los Angeles county. Let me show you
how good this land is. l Will contract to
develop water, fence and put your land in
growing trees and alfalfa on monthly pay
ment plan; make your own investigation
as to value of improved Antelope valley
land, then come and take advantage of
my experience, j. E. CRANE, hotel 201
North Broadway l2-25-lmo
IF YOU WANT GOVERNMENT LAND.
with plenty of water. see CALIFORNIA
COLONIZATION CO.. 129 S. Broadway
lI-2s-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04

FOR sALE-111b ACRES Al LAND, GOOD
5-room house; price $1,000 GEO. BENA-
KER, 915 w. 21st St Phone 24974 1928
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04

Z 3PFIT ,iI.i,'', oRcaShDg. 1,ii1,niS $3.50
Beaumont apple hi2 ,aoreS Eden n bdmes omees
seekers. Stereopticon lectures daily,
1890 a m, 1870 and s p. m free. and
tells the story tersely,
Beaumont Land & Water Co.
GIG South Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
Rooms-Furnished
GIRARD HOUSE

115 EAST THIRD ST.
All outside rooms; central location; eleva-
tor service; steam heat; % rooms with pri-
vate bath; rent as low as $3.50 per week.
u-19-tt
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
Miscellaneous

FOR sALE-CHEAP FUEL, APRICOT PIT
Shells good as wood. 81 ton delivered, Phone
SOUTH 1905. 1-a-9t
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04

HADDEN HALL HOTEL, 1904 s. SPRING
st.-Large, clean rooms. Rates by week.
81 to $3.50; month"; IS to sl4; day. soc to ST.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
store Rooms
MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!
to loan in amounts from $40 to $500 on fur
niture, pianos, horses, wagons carriages,
cattle. ETC.. without removal. Easy pay
ments: best terms Regardless Of what others
charge, 1t will pay you to get our rates be-
fore borrowing.
Call, phone write.
FIDELITY LOAN CO,
$50 Masoa bldg, Fifth Floor.
S. E. corner 4th and Broadway.
Phones: F7421; Broadway 5l71 10-91.tt
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
Country Property

GAsTON. CAL.-TWO ACRES WITH s.
room cottage, nicely furnished bath. hot
and cold water, large cellar. This property
is located an car line, 80 minutes from Los
Angeles; acre planted in alfalfa. q acre
in oats; balance in garden truck; large barn
on the place. horse, harness, wagon and %
chickens. VIII make a fine home, we'll
as exceptionally good investment. See us for
particulars. Price $4,000. S2500 cash, balance
to suit
MASON REALTY CO,
Phone F2SS4. 60i s. Main St.
12-2i-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
PENIEL HOUSE
HOTEL SOUTHERN

NEWLY FURNISHED ROOM WITH HEAT,
in private family; modern; choice elevated
location; walking distance; expect best OF
references. Call 53lh S. Fremont ave
IL
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
Houses-UnfurnIshed

TO LET-TEN- ROOM MODERN HOUSE;
breakfast room. den, bedrooms, barn, gar
age, lawn, chicken corral. 1881 w. 29th
west of city; easy terms. THOMPSON
1-2-3
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
San Pedro
FOR SALE-AT SAN PEDRO
The Point Firnin Tract

$780, 900 appropriation has been made by U.
S. government for San Pedro.
The government is spending millions here.
The $40, ,000, 900 of harbor bonds which will
be voted by Los Angeles city will make
great harbor improvements The 146 acres in
outel harbor will be the site for great ware
houses docks and general shipping busi-
ness.
Lots in the Point Firmin tract are slightly.
overlooking the whole harbor, the 146 acres
and the big 100000 government breakwater.
Lots run to waters edge and command the
finest view Pacific coast.
We sell these lots cheaper than lots else
where in Southern Calfornia-S1OO0 to S25Oo
for large lots Easy terms.
Call on
GEORGE H. PECK & CO.,
202 Lankershim bldg, Los Angeles; or
Bank OF San Pedro bldg, at the harbor.
Su-Tu-Th-tt
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04

Your Lands Lots be suitable to requirements For
the of Lands Lots the County of Los Angeles
may be able them into income paying basis instead
of Outgo for Taxes.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
Miscellaneous
STORAGE

HOUSEHOLD GOODS PACKED IN "THE
RIG RED VANS" SHIPPED. STORED
IN CLEAN WAREHOUSES;; PRIVATE
ROOMS COAL AND WOOD. BOTH
PHONES SHATTUCK & NIMMos 100 q.
SIXTH ST. 3-7-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04
cEssPooLs
PATENT PROTECTION

IMPERIAL CESsPOOL PUMPING COVE
take out largest load. West 1896: 22o4o. 2-1O-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-04

T. NJ. C. A.-DAY AND EVENING COM
mercial, technical, automobile, college pre-
paratory and grammar schools now open
10-1-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-15
CHAPTER xxxVl.
Liqht OaWninq.

Chester arrived GREATNESS at the
offices II Goldsmith n Elkins. Lacl,
of carfarc had compelled him to walk.
rs Mr.. Goldsmith in" he in
quired.
Yes" said new stock boy. but
he's busy"
The stock boy surveyed Chester's
attire scornfully.
"r shouldn't advise you to risk a
touch" he said.
Il shouldn't advise you to delay
much longer" said Chester.
Goldsmith greeted him in the door
way His look was stern. but not
unkind.
come in. Taylor" he said, and
sit down. have been looking for
you"
Il met with an accident" replied
Chester, and / didn't know that
you were here"
u have been anxious to clear this
matter up" said Goldsmith. but
there seems 10 be several things
to be explained In the first place
what Is the reason for your pres
ent garb? Your commissions do
not appear u have lasted very
long"
'l'll explain all that later" said
Chester. What | want to know now
Is how Monsieur Richepin's account
stands
Goldsmith's expression hardened.
You did not follow my advice.
hC said. II warned ycu 10 adjust
yourself to Mr.. Elkins The day
after ! sailed you blacked Mon
sicur Richepin's eye in brawl in
tie Office. Hence you severed con.
noction. ! do not think that you are
entitled T. the information"
Chester made an impatieu, ges.
turC.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-15
WORTH WEIGHT
IN GOLD
Lady Learned About Cardui, The
WOman'S Tonic and is Now
Enthusiastic in its Praise.

Mount Pleasant, Tenn. .-"Cardui is all
you claim for ii, and more" writes Mrs.
NJ Z. Rail, OF this place.
al was great sufferer for 2 years and
was very weak, but learned about Car
dui, and decided TO try il. Now am in
perfect health.
"My daughter, when changing into
womanhood, got in very bad health. |
gave her Cardui and now she enjoys
good health.
"Cardui is worth its weight in gold. !
recommend it for young and old"
Being composed exclusively OF harm-
less vegetable ingredients, with mild
and gentle medicinal action, Cardui is
the best medicine for weak, sick girls
and women.
II has no harsh. powerful, near-pois-
onous action, like some OF the strong
minerals and drugs, but helps nature 10
perform cure in natural easy way.
Try Cardui.
NJ B--WnYe 10. Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chstta.
nooga Medicine Co. Chattanooga Tenn. tOr Specia
lnstrarfions,, and 64-page book, Home Treatment
Tor Women " sent 10 plain wrapper. On request
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-15
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\ WOMAN WHO UNDERSTANDS.
somewhere she waits TO make You
win,
Your soul in her firm white hands
Somewhere the gods have made for
The woman who understands
As the tide went out she found him
L.ashed To the span of despair
The wreck of his ship around him.
The wreck of his dreams in the
Found him. and loved him, and gath
The soul of him To her heart;
The soul that had sailed an unchar;-
cred sea
The soul that had sought to win and
be free
The soul of which she was part;
And there in the dusk she cried to
the man:
Win your battle-you can--you can
Helping and loving and guiding,
Urging when that was best;
Holding her fears in hiding
Deep In her quiet breast;
This Is the woman who kept him
True to his standards lost
When tossed in the storm and stress
and strife.
lie though himself through with the
game of life
And ready TO pay the cost;
Watching and guarding-whisperins
still.
"Win-you can and know you Will.
This is the story of the ages;
This Is the woman's way,
Wiser than scores Of sages,
Lifting us day by day;
Facing all things with courage
Nothing can daunt or dim;
Treading life's path wherever 1t leads
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-15
SAMUEL A WEEKS
Killing at Country Dance.
N SOUTH wAsHINGTON.sT.

Wapanucka, Okla, April 1.-THE
Press says:
In "A drunken row at the home of
man by the name OF Taylor, four
miles south OF Mlburn. Saturday night,
a young man by the name of Campbell
was shot. from which he died shortly
after the tragedy.
George Turnbull was arrested by
Deputy Sheriff Mart Miller and car
ried to Tishomingo and placed ih jan
charged with the crime"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-15
WHEN I
AMRICH
BY ROY MASON
Copyright, 1909. BY c. w. olIiins
ham Company
Synopsis.

Synopsis.
hester Taylor. young Yale man. Is
adrift in New York. pennilcss and
shabbily clad. He meets and loves
Edith Twining Summoning his
nerve he orders an expensive out
tit of clothing and secures a suite
at the Uruguay, where Edith and
her father live. lie borrows $50
plays q racing tip given by his
friend. Perry Langham, and wins
s2,j00. He secures employment
with Goldsmith & Elkins, Wall st.
brokers. Richepin. a mysterious
Frenchman who speculates through
Goldsmith Il Elkins. has lost heaN
ly. lie quarrcls with Chester ant
is promptly elected from the office
Langham receives a letter appar
entity written by Chester. but real.
ly forged by Richepin. asking q
loan of five thousand dollars. Lang.
ham sends check but later ac-
cuscs Chester of dishonorable sub.
terfuge. Chester ana Edith meet sev.
eral times although her father has
forbidden her TO meet him. Elkins
hearing OF the Langham loan dis.
charges Chester and he is again
adrift. In Chinatown he meets a
Chinese actress whose life is threat.
ened and he constitutes himself her
bodyguard Edith. her father and
l.ankham visit the Chinese theater.
While they are there an attempt
is made to Nil the actress but
Chester saves her at the expense of
bullet through his shoulder. From
Miss Foster. former secretary of
Goldsmith n Elkins. he learns that
he is a victim Of Richcpin's plot
ting
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-15
Citizenship Claims.

Al Choctaw and Chickasaw persons
by blood who have heretofore made
application for enrolment and have
been denied. should write Immediately
to William W Wright, Registered At
torney, Washington Loan q Trust;
Building. WASHINGTON. u G.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-15

Maybeso she tcllce you in chinee
You no sabe."
Chester rccollccted yOlublc iis
course a day or two previous, in
answer to his uncomprchended Eng
lish.
Did she leave no word?" he asked.
The Chnaman handed him two
packages. one of them contained .
little box Of the wax enclosed pills
The other held Colt revolver
she say maybeso take care" said
the Chinamau.
"Maybeso will" said Chester.
TO be continued
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-15
Mrs. ArGUsTE NEsrERMANN, DE For
est, Wisconsin.
Another Operation Avoided.

tIrS. AUGIEIE NESiIRMANN, II" i or
est, Wisconsin.
Another Operation Avoided.
New Orleans, I.a.-''FOr years SUI
tered from severe female troubles.
Finally was confined to my bed ard
the doctor said an operation was neces
sary. gave Lydia l.. Pinkham'S Veg
rtable Compound "A trial first, and
was saved frum an operation" - Mrs.
l.ILY i'EYrorX, IN kerlerec 81. New
Orleans, Ia,
Thirty years of unparalleled success
confirms the power of LYDIA l.. Pink
nam'S Vegetable Compound to cure
female liseasrS, The great volume oi
unsolicited testimony constantly pour
ing in proves couclrlsivcly that lydia
L., pinkham's Negetabl" Compound is
a remarkable remedy tor those dis
tressing feminine ills tron Which So
many women suffer.
II you want special advice about
your case write to Mrs. Pinkhnn,,
at Lynn, Mass. Her advice IL
free, and always helpful.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-15

Nv NH''l'h 81 Nhllu lll ul0 NlN u'Nh
chair. and began rapidly writing
check.
what are You doing" inquired
Chester
You must allow me- TO assum"
that five thousand Indebtedness for
the present feel that am partly
to blame Richcpin became known
TO Won a. our client should have
watched affair, moro closely.
u won't say anything m.rr." said
Chester. because there is nothing
that would b, adequate. hoped 60
be able to make you soc 10. hut
never dreamed of such treatment as
this
You will kindly allow mc To con.
duet my own affairs according to my
own LIGHTS. gr,vlcd Goldsmith us
ho handed Chester the check Ns "a
matter OF fact am taking abso.
lutcly NO risk From what know
of Mr. Perry Laugham. would
bc willing TO bet dollars to dough
nuts that your five thousand dol
lare is still in your .wn bank uu.
touched"
Two minutes later Chester found
himself upon the street tie felt ten
tatiNc'y of his aching shoulder
Yes. that's real" he murmurcd.
and III go and put this real check
in real bank. and pay up my
hjppopotamus bill / sincerely trust
that my credit has not lapsed The
mail at the Stockton will tell"
Chester deposited his check. and
took car & 90 to the stockton
There he settled his account. and re-.
engaged his former room. lie was
relieved to find, by his accumulated
mail, that the hippopotamus was still
receiving its weekly supply of veg
ctablcs
and now said Chester TO go
down and arrange for the safety
of the Dream Lady
Night had fallen when he again
reached Chinatown, and Chester felt
his way along the now familiar
passagcWays lie gave three rapid
knocks ON the beam beneath the
scuttlc. but there wac no ancswcr.
Chester impaticntly knocked again.
There was still no response Chcs
ter swung himself up ON the beam
and pushed at the scuttle. 1t wac
loose. He stared about him in the
half darkness. The scene which
greeted him nearly made him tottcr
from the beam. There was the flat
rusted roof with the curving run.
bridge had disappeared There were
n banners on the walls. His old
abode, the pagoda, was gone. Even
the pebbles were gone from the
runway. and the tile walks along
which she had clattercd.
There remained nothing but small
gray lattice AT the front, and the
flat top of the roof without sign
of ornament Chester ran to the
little door which stood behind the
pagoda He found it locked, and put
I his well shoulder against 1t. Tha
Chester held match above him.
The rooms which had held an in
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-15
Notice Veterans

Al veterans who expect to at
tend the reunion at Mobile and who
are going ever the Santa Fe via
Houston and New Orleans, please
notify me at once, so that | can Sc
cure the accommodations
1874 JOHN l.. GAIT.