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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

mails had been drawn the slips we're
collected and the child who had cor
rectly guessed the most was to be
awarded a prize.
Two Novel Handkerchief Showers.
most enjoy able and unique hand.
kerchlef shower was given recently.
u included the bridegroom and other
men. The girls brought a "mouchoir"
Tor the bride and the men each con-
tributed one TO the bridegroom. They
were done up with cards each bearing
an original rhyme. Alter the merry
presentation there was an informal
dance. There were Just 20 guests. all
intimate friends. by the way. only
ones trucst and best friends should
be asked to showers" for strangers
are apt to consider such affairs an
imposition.
This afair for a prospective bride
was arrarged in a very clever manner.
Twelve intimate friends were invited
TO luncheon with the request to bring
the gift "mouchoir" rolled up into the
smallest package possible. Before go.
ing to the diningroom the hostess
took all the packages and disappeared.
When luncheon was announced, with
one voice the guests exclaimed. how
pretty" Suspended from the chande.
lier there was an inverted Japanese
umbrella, from each rib there was
smaller umbrella. and from this hung
by ribbons there was a gildcd water
ing can. the sprinkler of which had
~ holes with baby ribbons of differ
ont colors coming out. At the end OF
each ribbon there was a tightly-rOlled
package. The effect was lovely. The
place cards were miniature Jap"
parasols with the cards tied to the
handles. The candle shades we're
ornamented with these same tiny
parasols and small lanterns filled with
candied-puffed rice were at each place.
The mint sherbet, which was the des-
sert, had smilax twined around the
tall glass with another little umbrella
in the top of the & ass.
MADAME MERRI.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

THESE three pretty blouses viii all
commend themselves to our read
ers by their smartness and sim
plicity.
The first is of the favorite Claudine
style. but It has seam down shoulder
and outside OF arm. so that It may be
cut from silk or any single-width ma
terial. as the yandykes down the out
side of sleeve prevent the seam from
showing: strip of lace or insertion is
laid under the vandykes; the sleeve
bands are also OF this. while the Puri-
tan collar might match. or be OF en-
broidered lawn. as preferred.
Materials required: yards silS
20 inches wide. Ia yards insertion. or
"A yard lace.
The center sketch shows a good de-
sign for linen or Shantung. The two
tucks at each side are carried to waist
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18
An Animal Game.

| watched some children the other
night who seemed to be having the
best time imaginable over this game.
They had slips OF paper numbered
from one to fifteen and a blackboard
such as many children posses. The
oldest child. girl about eleven,
seemed to be the leader and she whis-
pered to each boy or girl In turn the
name of an animal to be drawn on
the board. each of the audience wri-
ting down opposite the figure what
animal he thought the artist was at.
tempting to portray. When 10 ami
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18
Why Jones Was sad.

Jones rich grandmother died and
Jones seemed unnaturAly depressed
and sad. His friends tried to cheer
him.
She left a last will and testament.
suppose" said Jenkins. carelessly.
"Oh. yes" said Jones. raising his
head at last, "she left a will and tes-
lament"
"Ah," chimed in Brown, you we're
always a friend of hers! OF course
your name was mentioned"
Yes" answered Jones, bursting
into floods of tears, my name was
mentioned. boys. IL am to have"
They hung expectant, while more
sobs choked back his words.
81" he declared at last. "am to have
the ament!"-Scraps.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

ar mercury sun surely destroy the OF smen
and completely dcTange the whole system when
entering II thrOugh tho mucous surfaces such
articles shou be used except prescrp-
tiols from reputable physiclaus, the DAMAGE they
viii do Is ten fold 20 the good you possibly do
rive from them. Eall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured
BY r. j. Cheney a Co, Toledo. o.. contains
curry, and Is taken Internally, acting directly upcn
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the system. In
buying Hairs Catarh Cure be sure you get the
genuine IL IS taken internally and made In Toled0
ONO by r. J. Cheney Co Testimonials froe
Sold by DRUGGISTS. Price, 75c. per bottle.
Take Hans Family Pnls for constipation.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18
Up In the Air.

Il have been at the top OF Pixies
Peak. which is more than $4,000 feet
above sea level. What was the great
est height you ever reached"
Il don't know just what the altitude
was. but II must have been much
greater than that which you mention.
made the ascent shortly after had
stepped with my bare feet on bum
Bile beee' nest"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18
The Vocabulary.

Webster was compiling the diction-
airy.
Getting together a few words to
use In 50-word telegram" he en-
planned.
Herewith the public called him
blessed.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18
WIlllno 10 Heln

IF we didn't have the children
she bitterly declared. 'T'd get a d.
vo'ce from you"
I'm write and see II can't get my
folks to take them"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

diplomat is person who has ac-
uulred the art of declining to take
mo" for an answer to request for a
favor.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18
iow About iILIt ThIne Eyes7r

The English Tourist-Excuse me,
my friend and cannot agree as to
the name OF that range OF hills, Can
you tell
The Scot tseverely) Mon. the Saw
bath is ma the day for speiring hills
whatcverl-Sketch.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

II you wish beautiful. clear, white clothes
use, Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 o.
package, 5 cents.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18
When Rubbers Become Necessary

when RubberS Become Necessary
And your shoes pinch. shake into Your
shoes Aliens Foot Ease. the Rntiseptio
powder for the feet. Cures tired. aching
Bunions. Always use Il for Breaking In
New shoes and for dancing parties Sold
everywhere 25c. Sample mailed FRER
Address. Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy. N. 4.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

Circumstances are beyond the con-
troll OF man. but his conduct ls In his
own powers-Beaumont
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

A pessimist believes 1t a waste OF
time to argue with the iceman. as he's
bound to have his own weigh.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and inviE-
orate stomach, liver ana bowels Sugar-coated,
tiny, granules easy TO take. 10 not gripo.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

mails had been drawn the slips we're
collected and the child who had cor
rectly guessed the most was to be
awarded a prize.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-09-30

"Ye-es, the governor only thought it
best to clear out bit until we were
certain that she manages to draw Off
this convict chap-what you Ameri-
cans call 'atfixing him. isn't it?'
Pike lifted Il warming hand
Don't try to talk United States. son.
Just tell me in your own way
why" replied Almeric. shes been
giving him money. hasn't she? You
took it TO HIM yourself didn't you? Nat
urally We understood what it was for.
She's trying To keep the beggar quiet
$50 that's what she sent the Door
cuss the money for. was it? That's
the way you look at 1t. ph?'' the Amer
lean asked
why. Of course. What other rea-
son could there beg asked the other.
well, You know I'D sort OF gath
cred it was because she was sorry for
him-thought he'd been wronged, but,
Of course. I'm stupid
well. ray-ther. | don't know that
it was so necessary for her to hush
him up. but it showed very worthy
intention in her. didn't it. Ell. now?"
Pike looked at him carefully.
"Would you mind my being present
when you thank her for it?" he asked,
and Almeric laughed riotously.
shouldn't In the least if intended
to thank her. 1t simply shows that
she considers herself already one of
us. It's perfectly plain-as plain aS
you are, eh?"
He walked off whistling.
Pike gazed after him with an admi.
rable chuckle. As he turned about he
saw Ethel standing at the head of the
steps. and there was a sad look upon
her face.
Il hear that Lord Hawcastle has
left" she said quietly
Eyes. l saw him go last night" be
answered, looking up at her.
HE left very quickly" she said alb
sently.
HE did seem to be forgetting the
scenery" the American replied. did
you see Ivanoff?"
"Yes. I am almost sorry. He made
so much of-what l could do"
There are some good people over
here, amt thereY' he ventured, and
she looked at him quickly.
when you are at home again 1 hope
you will remember Them" she said.
III WILL" he replied.
"And / hope you will forget every
thing ever said." she went on.
Somehow 1t doesn't seem likely as
if II ever would" he returned.
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struggle that lies before him to rise
above it by his own efforts. in the
product Of his work.
Work." asked Pike in establishment
eyes," she went on mo matter how
humbly he begins and no matter what
It costs me. | must be with him, help
ing him. Isn't that true?"
THAT'S what any good, brave wo-
man would do" he said.
"It must be done. | haven't seen AL.
meric since last night. | must see him
now. I've shirked facing him today.
He has always been so light and gay
that dread seeing him bending under
this blow. It IL my duty to help him
bear It."
Eyes; it's your duty all right"
Then you think ! am right You
agree
Yes; agree" he answered gravely.
II give my consent to your marriage"
you dor cried Ethel. And there
was a distinct horror in her tone. III
was as II the idea shocked her.
"Tll place it in your hands," he an.
swered and then was rudely twirled
about by Horace, who had approached
'T protest against thisP' cried the
young man. "She does not know
what she's doing! / for one won't
have itr'
TOO late" cried Ethel, with a chok
ing sob. Hes consented"
And with a bowed head she ran from
them into the hotel.
TO BE CONTINUED
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"Uh. yes. you WILL" sne sal1. -AlI
those unkind things | said to you
"Oh. I'll forget those easy" he in
terrupted quickly, and she went on.
almost tearfully:
And the other things. too. when
you're once more among your kind,
good home folks-and probably there's
one-you'll be so glad to get back to
you'll hardly know you've been away
an unworldly girl, one that doesn't
need to be cured of-oh. all sorts of
follies-a kind girl, one who's been
sweet to you. can see her; she
wears white muslin and waits by the
gate for you at twilight. Isn't she like
that?"
lie shook his head.
mo, not like that"
But there Is some one there?" she
asked.
lie smiled sadly.
well, she's only been there in a
way. I've had her picture on my desk
for a good while Sometimes when
60 home i'm the evening she kind Of
seems to be there. | bought a honey
old house up on Main street, you know:
it's the house you were born in. It's
kind of lonesome sometimes and then
I get to thinking she's there. sitting at
an old piano that used to be my moth.
er's and singing 10 me-
..SInging Sweet GenevieveT" she
asked quietly.
"Yes. that's my favorite. But, then.
come to and find it amt SO. No
voice comes to me. and find there
amt nobody but me-
you'll find her some day." she put
In quickly II shall think Of you often
with her listening to her voice in the
twilight And shall be tar away,
keeping the promise that ! have made
and living out-my destiny"
"What destiny?' Ee asked Eravely.
81 am bound to Almeric by his mis-.
fortune. He has to htnr name that Is
disgraced. and II II my duty to help
him bear ito help Tim make 1T hon
orabIe again. to inspire him In the
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Ivy about this convict chap, you know.
What's to become Of him?"

ly about this convict chap, you know.
What's to become Of him?"
81 can at least give you some infor-
nation" the old lady replied. This
grand duke persons obtained for the
fellow u pardon by telegraph from st.
Petersburg"
"How's the dear Ethel this morn.
ingF" asked Almeric when he had di-
gestcd his establishment.
Behaving very peculiarly-outra-
geously, ] might say"
yawn.
shedding tears over this Ivanof's
story hats more. she has sent that
dreadful Pike person to him with as
sistance"
Money! BY love! Coed girl! Buy
ing the beggar off to keep him, from
making scandal for u. How's thatT'
Lady Creech looked at him with
something akin to admiration.
"Almeric! How clever of you! Of
course she il Your father will be
pleased What pity he didn't waltz
Daniel appeared at the top Of the
steps and. seeing the pair. came slowly
toward them a. he reached the table
where they sat he addressed Almeric.
"Your pa seemed in a hurry last
night" he said.
| Almeric started violently. but Lady
Creech arose and with naughty
glance, swept into the hotel Pike
looked after her and then back to Al
meric
"Ch. yes" the latter answered Had
to catch a train-the pater had-he's
easily worried by trifes. you know"
| well, you don't worry-not too
easy. do you. son2"
''Oh, one finds nothing particular
this morning to bother one" the
| young man replied, yawning. Moth
ing at all. or course Miss Ethel Is
standing to her promise?'
| Yes. she IT, replied Pike grimly,
| and Almeric went on:
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stepped forward and addressed Haw-
castle directly
More respect SIR he cried You
are addressing the Grand Duke Yasili
Of Russia
HaWcaStle paled and fairly stagger.
ed into the arms If his son. who
fePied from thu shock The others
stared uncomprpheEdingIy and Pike
looked up with Il curiGuS frightened
look upon his lean face Quite slowly
ne moved ~ the table and rested q
hand upon IL and with the other ca
ressed his chin His eyes were look
Ing straight ahead. and he murmured
i'm awpStruck tones:
Good Lord. And think what-why,
I've been calling him-docr'
The grand duke perceived the agi-
tatiOn Oh Pixies face and came for
yard TO take his hand
My friend" he said gently, lit has
been refreshing" He spoke 10 Ribiere.
II shall take the man Ivanoff's state
ment in writing. Bring him to me
with you"
He turned on his heel quickly and
went Off through the door on the other
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Twice Ethel essayed to speak, and
twice she put out her hand in his di-
rection. and both times she failed.
Then, with a choking little sob, she
picked up her dress and fairly ran
from the room. Horace followed her
quickly. and still Pike stood there in
an attitude of incomprehension.
The point he had striven for had
failed. He had shown this girl the
true rottenness of the people she had
tried 20 hard to ally herself with, and
the knowledge had failed to move her
His brilliant plan had recoiled upon
his own head and had resulted in more
firmly implanting sense of duty i'm
her heart. He saw no way out now.
had become a duty. and he wondered
liz he had the right to withhold from
her her patrimony.
1t was not until he saw a dark
figure with bag in its hand walk
quickly down the steps and out through
the entrance garden. not until he had
heard the creak of carriage springs
and the muttered directions and then
the crunch of the wheels. that he
awoke. He called passing servant
Mariana. it proved 1t be-and question
ed him.
"Who was thatT' he asked.
Mariana bowed deeply.
at is milor' the Earl of Hawcastle,'
he replied He has gone to keep the
appointment he have made some days
since at Napoli. II is said"
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CHAPTER XVIII.
misunderstood.

ADY CREECH was out early the
next morning. Perhaps she had
@ hope that something might be
saved from the wreck and rec
objected the ancient adage about the
early bird. She was seated on the ter.
race having breakfast and keeping q
keen eye on the main entrance when
the hopeful Almeric appeared. yawn.
ing and inexpressibly bored.
"Mornin', aunt he said.
where's your father. Almeric?" she
demanded.
"Flew the bally coop for Naples las
night. Seemed to be jolly well upset
you know Feared this beastly convict
ciap would take shot at him OF
something like that"
Lady Creech snorted
HE always was fool. Bah! He
should have stayed. Where's the
countess?'
NAPLES; to- look after the governor
I'd say Went or This morning. Beast
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CHAPTER XVII.
FACE TO FACE.

W the roof of the building hal col.
Iapsed and had left the persons
there assembled in the room con-
fronting death itself, there could
have been no more complete astOnish-
lnent
1t was Horace who first appreciated
the SOmberness of the crouching, ter
ror stricken woman upon the floor.
Helene" he whispered. but Pike
stepped forward and waved him back.
You stand back" said the lawyer.
Shes his wife, And ut the words
Horace fairly staggered Daniel went
on. pointing to the cringing Hawcas-
tie. Ard there's his best friend"
The words seemed to rouse some of
the lighting st. Aubyn instinct in the
earl. and his eyes flashed.
Its IL lie!!" he cried hoarsely. Il new,
'"r SAW the man In al my life before"
The lady seemed to recognize him, :"
said Pike grimly. Il guess you won't
dave to jab your memory too hard.
It's only ten years To st Petersburg,
Alr GlenwoCd"
Ehp earl
No. no. cried the countess. II
cant stand it,"
Pike laid his hand upon Ivanof' S
shoulder and spoke loudly:
call EN- in. We're ready"
AInrrr with frightened glanre
around. stepped to the doors and threw
hn
passage:
'Ipll that officer to bring his men
here
He turned and again entered the
room. and Pixies face lit up unpleas-
Ahtly as he looked ut him. then soften
ed AZ he turned to Ethel
i want you always to remember
That | consider Ii cheap at the price.
fbp said
There WAS quick step without. and
Won Grollprhagpn entered. followed by
Rlbiere. For nn instant he glanced
about the circle and then spoke In q
Clear. ringing voice.
There will br no arrests tonight, my
Friends" Ia said. and AT the words
Hawcastle sneered openly.
This man goes, toor' he declared
Violently. Call those carabinieri?' he
reiterated to Almeric
Won Grolierhagen smiled sweetly
and raised his hand deprecatingly.
The officer Is not there. You see,
The rarabinieri have been withdrawn"
Hr turned to Daniel For you, my
friend. | have relinquished my incog-
hlio Pike stared at him uncompro-
llllSingly, and the German turned to
Lord Hawcastle.
This man Ivanoff," he said, 'is in
Giy custody
For moment the two men measur-
ed each other, and then Hawcastle
burst out violently:
By whose authority? Do you know
y0u are speaking to the Earl cf HaW-
-caStle.'-
Non GroIlerha-en smiled Ribiere
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SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER daniel Voorhees, Pike,
a rising young Kokomo Und.) lawyer,
hears that his ward. Ethel Granger
Simpson, is to be married abroad to
the SON of an English earl. Her faith
er was his nearest friend. and he has
long loved the girl. He goes abroad
to arrange with her the business mat
ters connected with her marriage. III
Ethel Granger-SimpsOn and her broth
er, Horace, have become angloma-
MACS and are spending much of their
late fathers fortune in travel and en-
tertaining. They become intimate
with lady Creech. the Earl of Haw-
castle, his son. Almeric st. Aubyn,
and Cemtesse de Campigny, an ad-
ventures and associate of the earl's.
They are at hotel at Sorrento, Italy.
Ethel promises to marry the son be-
. cause she Graves a title. III The
Russian Grand Duke Vasili is shortly
to arrive at the same hotel incognito
as Herr Won Grollerhagen. IV-The
Earl of Hawcastle is in need of money
and wants his son to get huge set
tlement of money at his marriage to
Ethel. An escaped Russian bandit Ii
located at Sorrento. V-For some
reason the countess fears the alleged
bandit is one Ivanoff Almeric
tells his father Ethel has accepted
him. VI-Horace agrees to persuade
his sister Ethel to settle $750,0O0 on
Almeric VII-Ethel tells Horace of
her delight at the prospect of her
coming marriage into the ancient
family of the st. Aubyns. VIII-Von
Grollerhagen arrives with Daniel
Voorhees, Pike on foot. their auto hav-
ing broken down. IX-Harold, Ethel
and the Hawcastle party are disguised
with what they term the American
manners" of Pike. She tells Pike of
her identity, as he had failed to rec
ognize her in her European clothes
and European department. X-Pike
refuses to consent as her guardian to
her settling S750.00O ON Almeric, and
Russian refugee meets Pike, and the
latter shows him place to hide from
the Italian police. Won Grollerhagen
tive tells Won Grollerhagen and Pike
how he came to be sent to the Sibe-
rian mines Horace falls in love with
the adventures, the camtesse. XIII
Pike tells Ethel that he can never for
get how she used to sing Sweet
. Genevieve" back home in Indiana.
XIV-Hawcastle tells Pike that he
will have him put i'm Jail for shelter
ing a fugitive from justice unless
Pike gves his consent to EtheIs mar
rage with Almeric. XV-Pike
learns that Hawcastle has had a
checkered career in st. Petersburg
and that he stole the wife of Ivanoff,
the Russian fugitive. XVI-Von
Grollerhagen is revealed as the
Russian grand duke. Hawcastle and
the comtesse Inanoff's faithless
wife, are confronted by Ivanoff, and
they are Mortified at the discovery of
their awful secret.
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J. III. RINKER,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Derr Building, East Main street,
Westminster, Md.
Pensions! Special attention tr
vouchers, obtaining pensions, applica
lions for increase, &c. Prompt atten
ton to all business.
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lit is milOr' inc Earl OF HalDcastle"
that 1t is shame to bear it the prom
Use is only more sacred. You see, the
shame Is not his fault. is it? YOU
Want-mp- to be honorable don't
you?"
When she had finished Daniel was
leaning well back on the table.
Your father and mOther-bOth-
came from Missouri. didn't they?"
He sighed heavily. and she hung her
head Hawcastle looked toward the
open door OF the room and touched his
son upon the shoulder. When they had
reached the door the earl looked back
and shook his fist at Pike.
You haven't heard the last of this,
curse your he said and disappeared
quickly Lady Creech. who had been
in semi-swooning condition, came
suddenly out Of her trance and gazed
sharply about her.
Don't humble your words" she
said sharply and rose to her feet.
With whitening glance at Pike she
turned to Ethel
"Come, my DEAR" she said. 'This
terrible place is not for you. Let us
60"
Horace came suddenly to life and
closed his dropping jaw. He stepped
forward and faced the old lady.
my sister will remain for a time
Lady Creech." be said. II will look
after her-in the future"
Lady Creech put up her iorgnette
and stared at him and with naughty
sniff left the room with the air OF a
conqueror. Pike gazed after her within
sically.
There goes the last of IT, en-
presses" Ee said and looked down at
his fnpt