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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
THIS WAY TO
GRAHAArS DRUG STORE.


Two druggists in Badviler' be
unused. els 80 possible? Then it's
Harry's mistake n the scheme falls.
he said this was a one horse country
town. but I'm blest n 10 isn't a thrlv-
ing metropolis Two, Here. I'm going
20 have q look"
He turned up Beech and presently
discovered the object or his quest n
two story building OF frame" guilt
less OF the ardent carcss OF a paint
brush since time oUt OF mind On the
ground floor the windows were made
up OF many small square panes. sew
ernl OF which bad been rudely meuded
Through them the interior gilmmered
darkiy. Tn the foreground stood n
broken bottle. shaped Ike n mortuary
urn and half full OF pink liquid BE
side IL reposed n broken packing box
IN which bieary camphor balls nestled
between torn sheets OF faded blue pa
per. or these a silent companion In
misery stood on the FAR side OF the
window, towering pagoda-like cage
OF wire I'm which trapped. doubtless.
by means OF some mysterious bait
known only 90 alchcmistsl three worn
but brutal looking sponges were appar-
entity slumbering in exhaustion. Back
or these dusty plaster cast OF male
figure lightly draped seemed 10 rep
resent the survival Of the dttest over
some strange and deadly patent medi-
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he Insisted. How can We build M
/ trade without sirupY'
"But-but"-
"And how can learn the business
without trader" lie closed Graham's
unwilling fingers over the money and
skipped away
Signing. Graham gave over the I'M
equal argument Well II you're sat
ished. my boy. But TN have 10 write
10 Elmiry FOR H."
Telegraph"
Telegraph Graham laughed. THAT
would XIII Lew Parker ! guess"
who's hep
Telegraph operator and ticket
agent"
We'll. he won't be missed much. Tel
egraph and tell.'em 20 send the goods
G. O. ID. Please. Mr. Graham. We
want 70 get things moving here. you
know. We've cot 20 build up the busi-
ness. Wen put out some signs and
and. well. Wen get the people In the
habit OF coming here somehow. You'll
see"
lie raked the poverty stricken shelves
with calculating eye. all his energy
bred by enthusiasm at the prospect OF
doing something. Graham watched
him with kindling liking and admira-
lion. His old lips quivered a little be-
fore he voiced his thought
"You-you know. my boy, you've got
splendid business ability" he asserted.
with whole souled conviction.
Duncan almost reeled- "WhatY' he
cried.
Il was just saying you have wonder
ful business ability"
You're the first man that ever said
that / wonder II it's So"
I'm sure OF It."
well" said Nat. chuckling. 'Tn
write that 20 my chum. Heir
"Oh, can tell" Graham interrupted.
Now. / Well. you see. I've been
failure in business Sc far as that
goes. I've been a failure in everything
all my life"
Duncan stared for a moment. then
offered his hand For luck" he ex-
planned. meeting Graham's puzzled
gaze as his hand was taken.
Wondering. Graham shook his head.
and gratitude made his old voice trem-
ulous. he put a hand over Duncan's.
patting It gently.
Il want you 20 know, my boy, that
appreciate" His voice broke. IT'S
mighty kind of you 70 buy the sirup-
very kind
Nothing OF the sort It's just be-
cause I've got great business ability"
Duncan laughed quietly and moved
away. We'll want to clean up a BIT"
said he. Got a broom7 IN raise the
dust bit while you're out sending
that wire"
You'll End one ia the cellar. i guess.
but-your clothes
"Oh. that's all right. Where's the
cellar?"
underneath" Graham told him sim
ply. taking down battered hat from
a hook behind the counter.
Il know. But how do / get thereY'
by the steps. You go through that
door there into the hall. The steps are
under the stairs 70 our rooms. / live
above the store. you see"
YES Goodby. AIR. Graham"
"Gsodby. my boy"
Duncan watched the old man move
slowly out OF sight. then. with a groan.
sat down on the counter to think ;.
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CHAPTER VIII

THE thought infused new life
81 into the younger mans wan
ing purpose. "Mr. Graham. I
wish you'd let me come In
here for awhile. j don't care about
wages"
Graham lifted his shoulders resign
edly. Wen. my boy. it don't seem
right but If you really want to work
here for nothing I'll be glad TO have
you. and IL things look up with me IN
be glad to pay you"
Abruptly he found his hand grasped
and pumped gratefully.
That's mighty good OF you, Mr..
Graham. When can startY'
why. whenever you like"
In a twinkling Duncan's hat and
gloves were on. I'D like to now" he
said Where can we get more sirupsY'
Unfortunately I'll have to buy
them"
How muchY Duncan's hand was
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in his pocket In an instant.
"Oh. no: you mustn't do that" Sam
backed away In alarm. Il couldn't al
low il. my boy. It's good Of you.
but
Either" Nat told himself. I'm
asleep or some ones refusing to take
money from me-" He grinned cheer
fully. "Oh, that's all right" ne con
tended aloud iii draw it down as
soon as we begin 20 sell soda" He
selected a bill from his slender store.
"Will s. be enoughT'
"Oh. yes, but it wouldn't be right for
me to-
But by this time Duncan was press
Ing the bin into his hand. "Nopsenserv
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aghast 10 recognize Josie Lockwood
and Angie Tuthu. OF whose ubiouitous
shadows in his way he had been con
scious so frequently within the mast
several days. Il thought must have
made an impression. Don't tell me
they're coming inr'
Behind the counter he struggled fu
riouSly into his coat They are" he
said. with a sinking heart, '-and II
bet dollar my face is dirtyp'
His bow was a very passable imita-
ton OF the real thing. be hattered him
self, and there's no manner OF doubt
but that IL fiattered the two prettiest
and most forward young women in
Radvilie OF that day.
MAY / have the honor OF waiting on
you. ladiesT he inquired with all the
suavity OF an accomplished salesman.
Josie and Angie sided together, gig
Cling and simpering, quite overcome
by his manner A mufhed How de
doT' from Angie and half strangled
echo OF the SALVATION from the other
were barely articulate But, hearing
each.
Good afternoon" he said and wait
ed in an inquiring pose.
'This-this Is Mr.. Duncan, isn't it?'
inquired Josie. controlling herself
YES, and you are Miss Lockwood, IL
I'm not mistaken"
Renewed giggles prefaced her "Oh.
how did you known"
Gould any one remain two weeks In
Radville and not hear OF Miss Lock
woodY'
The shot told famously. How nice
OF you'll Mr.. Duncan. want you to
meet my friend Miss Tuthin."
I've had the honor OF admiring Miss
Tuthill from n distance" Duncan as
sured the younger woman And shell
burn upF' he feared secretly, watching
the connagration OF bushes, that she
displayed. 'Just think OF getting
away with line OF mush like thatl
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"HERE' S no questioning the fact
that two weeks OF RadviIe [
had driven Duncan 20 deSper-
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AM GRAHAM
RUGS & CHEM 9 Is

Inscription cAREF Ky c POUNDED
Looks Ike the very place for one
OF my acknowledged abilities" said
Duncan. He turned the knob and en-
tered, advancing TO the middle OF the
dingy room.
A slight grating noise behind him
brought Duncan round with a start
At a workbench near the window sat
a white haired man CARRIED baggily
IN an old crash coat and trousers. BIS
head was bowed over something
clamped In a wise. at which he was
unkering buslly with a fle. He did
not look up. but as his caller moved
inquired amiably. "WellT'
Good morning" stammered Dun
can-"er-l should say afternoon"
so you should" Sam admitted, stin
fussing with his work Anything You
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over. 1T wouldn't be me ~ / didn't
make a mess Of things somehow" he
told himself bitterly. Now you have
gone and went and done II. Mr.. For
tune Hunter. You stand a swell
chance or getting away with the goods
when you take wageless Job In a
spawned country drug store with no
trade worth mentioning and nothing
20 draw IL with just because that old
buffers the only human being you've
spotted in this burg.
Wonder what Harry would say II
he heard about that wonderful bust
ness ability thing But what in thun-
der can we do 20 bring business TO this
bum jointg"
He raked his surroundings with a
discouraged glance.
oh he said thoughtfully. ITS the
limit"
Five minutes later Ben Sperry found
him In the same position. his head bent
In perpiexed reverie. Sperry had been
travelling FOR Gresham & Jones.
wholesale drug house in Elmira. more
years than / can remember His
friendship for Sam Graham. contract
ed during the days when Graham's
was the drug store OF Radvnle. has
survived the decay OF the business.
He's square. decent man. Sperry. and
has wasted many an hour trying 20
persuade NSam 20 pay a little more at
tention 10 the business.
Anything I can do for your chirp-
ed Duncan cheerfully. dropping or the
counter as Sperry entered.
Moo" amazedly. Il just wanted to
see old Sam. Is he upstairsY'
NO; Mr.. Graham's not IN at pres
emit Duncan told him civHly.
Sperry wrinkled his brows over this
problem. You working here?" he
asked
"Yes. sir"
"Well, I'll be hangedr'
'Let us hope not" said Duncan
pleasantly. He waited a moment a
little irritated. sure there's nothing
J con do for your
Moo" said Sperry slowly. strug-
Cling TO comprehend. Thank you Just
the same"
Not at all" Duncan turned away
''You see" Sperry pursued. 1T don't
buy from drug stores: I sell TO 'em."
Duncan faced about with new inter
est in the man. "Yes?" he said en-
couragingly.
MY card" volunteered Sperry, fish
Ing the slip Of pasteboard from his
waistcoat pocket He dropped his
sample case beside the stove and
pumped down in the chair, to the peril
or Its existence. II don't make this
town very often" be pursued while |
Duncan studied his card. "Sothern a
Lee are the only people sell 10 here.
but never miss a chaLoe TO chin
awhile with old Sam. So. having half
an hour before train time, thought
I'd drop in"
Mr.. Graham doesn't order from
your house. them?
Doesn't order from anybody, does
heY"
Il don't know. I've Just come here
He'll be sorry TO have missed you.
though. He's just stepped out to wire
your house, gather from the fact that |
It's IN Elmira; he mentioned that town.
not the nrm name-for some sirups."
You don't mean itY Sperry gasped. |
What's struck him all OF a sudden? |
He amt put In any new stock for ten
years. ] reckon"
wen. you see" Duncan explained |
artfully. I've persuaded him In a way |
TO try to make something out Of the
business here. We're going TO do |
what we can. OF course. In a small way
.-n.uxu~--~>-
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CHAPTER *.

NRESENTLY Duncan moved and
O came out OF his abstraction
~ I'D better get that broom" he
said slowly. THE place GER
tsinly needs some expert manicurlng
before we get that new stock IN"
he swept the floor. thrilled with the
sensation OF accomplishment.
Two shadows moved slowly athwart
the windows. Strengthening up. he look
ed, gasped and hed for the back OF
the store. "Heavensr' he whispered.
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pressing his thought But It can't be
helped. ] can't wait II do IN throw
mp the job.
I'm to walk IN and say politely: I'm
looking for employment II at any
time You should have an opening here
that you can offer me ! shall endeayor
20 give satisfaction. Good day
But be careful not 20 press f. Just
say Il and get right out"
With the air OF man who knows
his own mind he pulled open the wire
screen door and strobe in.
Two minutes later he emerged.
breathing hard. but with the glitter OF
determination I'm his eve.
Il wouldn't we believed r could get
away with f. Here goes for the next
promising opening
he headed for Sotheru * Lees drug
store
Wonder what that fellow would
have said II Ia had the nerve 10 wait
and listen"
In the drug store he experienced less
difficulty in making his speech and
exit He hattered himself that he ac-
complished both gracefully. even Inn
pressively. And indeed you may be-
heve he left a gaping audience behind
him SO likewise at Godfrcy's notion
aud stationery shop.
Now, this afternoon" he unused.
IN wind up the job. BY night every
one I'm town viii know I want work"
II was = o'clock or whereabouts.
gather. when. shaping his course TO
ward Radville's commercial center.
Duncan hesitated on the corner of
Beech street cooking an incredulous
eye up az the weather worn sign which
has for years adorned the side OF Tut
hills grocery hand indicating FIX
edlv.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-04-06

There is no cough medicine so pop
ular as Foley's Honey and Tar It
never fails to cure coughs, and colds,
Group and bronchitis. II. FL. Cassel-
man.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-04-06
MORE FUNDS FOR
N. DAKOTA A. C.
APPROPRIATION MADE BY SEN
ATE FOR RIFLE PRACTICE IN
SCHOOLS WILL MEAN ADDI-
TIoNAL FUNDS FOR THIS DE.
PARTMENT AT THE A. c.

The following dispatch received by
The Forum means more money for
the A. G. military department accord
ing to Major James Ulio, military in
structor. This dispatch Is from Wash
ington:
The senate has passed unanimously
the senate bill appropriating 100000
for rife practice In the schools and
universities of the country, and among
civilian clubs. This bill has been en-
dorsed by the war department and by
the national rife association, and has
received the support of President Taft
and ex-President Roosevelt
There are at the present time
ninety three universities. colleges and
schools where army officers are detail
ed with an enrolment In the military
department of 22.910. These include
the agricultural schools which receive
appropriations under the Morrill, act.
OF this number only 3,239 receive OUT
door instruction and 9.749 gallery
practice. In addition to the above in
stitutions there are twenty-eight pri-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-04-06
GETS Fine GIFT
OF ELK'S TEETH
DR.. p. H. BURToN or THIS CITY
RECIPIENT or. COSTLY TRoPH-
lEs-eENERoUsLY pIsTRI6UT-
ED THEM TO ELK FRIENDS
ABOUT ELK TEETRs.

Some time ago a friend in Canada
sent DR.. r. I'll. Burton two score or
more elks' teeth, which the doctor pre-
scented to a number of his lodge breth-
ern in this city. The doctor became
an expert In determining the value Of
these teeth. in fact made study Of
their peculiarities. He can tell in
some manner the probable age of the
animal from whose mouth the tooth
came. An elk has but four of these
teeth, one upper and one lower on each
side OF the jaw, SO 1t is said. The tooth
of the bull elk has a bulge on 1t, while
the cow has a square tooth, which
greatly resembles the male, but has
no bulge. OF course, the bull tooth Is
the greater priced by the members
of the secret society, who use
these teeth as an emblem. The bulge
referred to Is so pronounced that 1t is
easily recognized. 1t is not an un-
common thing to see elks' teeth that
are red and some that are green
These teeth are not artihcially dyed
but are due to to the fact that they
have evidently been deposited some
where and have undergone a chemical
process from contact with copperas or
iron ore. The teeth may have lain
in this deposit for scores OF years, and
then found by some one. A member
of the Elks' lodge of Crookston who
resides in Moorhead has blood red
tooth that he values highly and he has
another one that is green that he has
been offered $3.50 for. Once in a great
while one will run across tooth which
has stain of a piece of fern on 1t.
This is supposed to nave been made
when the animal was eating, and by
a peculiar process unknown to man
kind the stain has been dyed into the
tooth so that II will not come of
Such a tooth will cost great deal OF
money DR.. 3urton had some of the
finest elks' teeth that were ever seer
in Fargo but he generously presented
them to the brethren.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-04-06
S. EAEI TAYLOR.

s. Earl Taylor. the general secre-
tary of the laymen's missionary move
ment of the Methodist Episcopal
church, brings to this new work an
exceptionally rich experience in con-
nection with the missionary activities
of the church. He is a son of a.
Methodist preacher; graduate of
Upper Iowa university; for number
of years he was engaged In Young
Mems Christian association work as
physical director and general secre-
tary, and later as travelling secretary
Of the international committee.
He has been more or less directly
connected with the missionary society
since 1898, at which time, as the lead
err of The student missionary campaign,
he became widely known as a pioneer
In missionary educational work among
young people. The work he conducted
during this period was so successful
that in 1900 the general missionary
committee created the young peoples
department of the missionary society.
MIR. Taylor was elected as the first
secretary for young peoples work,
which position he has held until the
present time
Aside from the young peoples work,
however, he has rendered notable SER
ivce to the church in other directions.
From 1902 to 1904, as the executive
secretary of the open door emergency
commission, he helped to stimulate
the missionary awakening which at
that period saved the missionary So
ciety from disastrous retrenchment
and registered gratifying increases in
the missionary offerings.
He has been at the forefront in the
organization and development of the
international young peoples mission
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-04-06
THREATEN TO STEAL A BABY.
Attempted kidnapping and Mysterious
Letters PROSTATE Woman.

New York. April 6.--What appeared
to be an attempt to kidnsp her Syear-
old son has caused Mrs. Charles L.
Spier, widow OF the confidential sec
rotary OF the late Fl. Fl. Rogers, the
Standard Oil Millionaire. to send an
urgent telegram to her brother, r. r.
Williams, lumber merchant of Hon
aker, Va, summoning him to her de-
tense.
Her husband was not in his home
shortly before the boy was born, under
circumstances which never have been
explained and Mrs. Spier has received
many letters threatening her with
death IL she did not abandon her at
tempt to discover her husbands MUIR
derer.
Lately the tenor of the letters has
changed. Instead of death they have
threatened theft of her son and an
apparent attempt to kidnap the boy
yesterday has Frustrated her.
The deotion of q negro maid who
refused to let the child ride In an auto
mobile with two stranger men frus-
trateded the attempt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-04-06
EVERGLADE Land
GREATPROPOSITION
A LETTER FROM AND A REPLY TO
A LAND CLUB MAN, OF MAR
ABLE MINN.-pR. READ MAKES
EXHAUSTIVE sTUDY-HEART-
lily ENDORSES EVERGLADES
LAND co.'s PROPOSITION.

The Battle Creek Sanitarium in !
Michigan, II not the largest, is GER |
tainly one Of the best conducted in |
stitutions in the United States which |
would indicate that DIR. j. A. Read is
not only an eminent physician and
scientits but a business man OF large
calibre.
He recently made a very exhaustive
study of the whole situation in the
Everglades of Florida and has pre-
scented a report of over $500 words
covering every subject of interest to
the Matte Creek Club Of land buyers.
Those interested should not fail to
secure a copy. A member OF the Mar
BILE, Mimi, Everglades Land club--de-
string explicit acknowledgements to
DIR. Read, asking six questions. DIR.
Reads reply, under date of November
S, is of such general interest That we
print it verbatim:
Question, lis 1T safe proposition
for man to put his monthly savings
into?"
Answer. II believe 1t is, and there
! fore am doing just that for myself
and infant son."
Question, Can the Everglades be
successfully drained?"
Answer, Yes"
| Question, as the state really doing
work--and have they funds to COM
plete?''
Answer, EYES,"
Question, rs the land of unusual
value when it is drained?'
Answer, 1T is the richest soil
ever saw north, south, east or west in
extensive travels"
Question, rs the climate good
adapted for northern people,"
Answer, Perfectly"
Question. Are northern people like
ly to go there in any large numbers p
Answer Il cannot tell, Of course
but present indications look that way
Question. Are land values likely tc
increases in Michigan--to severa
times its annual producing power?"
Answer, Il think 1t conservative K
say that Everglades land will quad
ripple in value In five years"
DIR. Read then adds the following
with the rich soil (unguestionablv
unsurpassed in the world) the gentl
slope for the canals, the numerou
canals and abundant water supply 70
Sub irrigation (the best and mos
: healthful irrigation known) tropica
climate, so inches of rain distribute,
throughout the year. the absence o
frost. the accessibility to the market
of the greatest cities OF the countr
by boat and rail. we have undoubtedl
here what will develope into ver1
. table agricultural Venice which wi
! : be visited freely by the thousands B
!. tourists who now annually go to Flor
ida-and may more as unique an
: wonderful winter garden OF tropics
: growtn.'
(Signed) A. j. READ, M. ID.
Battle Creek sanitarium. March q
1910
Capt j. MI. Brennan Elliot hote
Fargo is Dakota agent for Florid
Everglades Land Gos - Sa