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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22

Bill Hale announces that he is a
candidate for alderman in the first
ward. subject to the democratic pri-
mary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22

George W. Daniels announces that
he is candidate for street commits
sioner. subject to the democratic pri-
mary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22

A. A. Holmes announces that he is
a candidate for alderman in the Third
ward, subject to the democratic pri-
mary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
POLICE JUDGE.

Ben Burgess announces that he is a
candidate for city clerk and auditor,
subject to the democratic primary
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22

A. L. Herr announces that he is
candidate for city attorney, subject 70
the democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22

c. Sullivan announces his candidacy
for alderman from the Second ward,
subject to the democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22

Now They Pass Right BY
Bess-He said my face was a perfect
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
STREET COMMISSIONER.

Dave Goode announces that he Is
candidate for street commissioner, sub
ject to the democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
ALDER RMAN

Ed Evans announces that he Is a
candidate for alderman from the Third
ward, subject to the democratic prl-
mary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22

Carroll McGehee announces that be
Is a candidate for city clerk and au-
ditor, subject to the democratic pri
mary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22

Joe Dews announces that he is
candidate for city clerk, subject to the
action Of the democrats in the pri-
mary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
CITY ATTORNEY.

Harry Hammerly announces his can
didacy for city attorney subject to the
action Of the democratic primary.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-13
CTo BE coNTINUED)
A Marrlaoe Black List.

The habit of making inquiries at pri
vate detective Offices as to the means
and mode Of life Of any young mar
who is under consideration as a suit
able husband by the relatives Of a
girl whom he wishes to marry leads
to some curious complications in Aus
tria and Hungary. Young men deer
in debt are inscribed on the so-called
black list" at the inquiry ONCE.
Good parts are, on the other hand
put down on the white list" Five
young Hungarian aristocrats who were
involved in debt to such an extent that
the only possibility Of retrieving their
fortunes lay in making rich marriages.
formed a kind of company for the pur.
pose OF finding wives. Each was to
be provided with a rich bride, prefer
ably an American heiress, as his turn
came.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-13

enthroned. and for q little time ruled
Khandawar. II was then that knew
him. He was continually dissatisfied
however. and after a year or two dis
appeared. It was rumored that he'd
struck bargain with his prime min
lister, one Sallg Singh. At all events
Salig Singh contrived to usurp the
throne. government offering no objec
ton. Rutton turned up eventually in
Russia and married woman there
who died in childbirth-twenty years
ago, perhaps. The child did not sur
vive It's mother :" Labertouche
paused deliberately, his glance search
ing Amber's face. $50 the report ran
at least" he concluded, quietly.
How do you know all this?" Am
her countered, evasively.
Government watches Its wards
very tenderly." said Labertouche with
grin. Besides, midas a great
place for gossip. And then.
lie pursued tenaciously, II Temem-
bered something else. recaiiS1 that
Rutton had one very close friend, an
Englishman named Farrell"
"oh, what's the use?" Amber cat In
nervously. You understand the sit.
uation too well. It's no good my try
ing to keep anything from you"
Such as the fact that Colonel Far.
rell adopted Rutt6n's daughter, who,
as It happens, did survive her mother?
Yes: knew that-or, rather, part !
knew and part l guessed. But don't
worry, Mr.. Amber; I'll keep the Sc
cret."
For the girls sake" said Amber.
twisting his hands together.
For her sake. pledge my word"
Thank you"
And now for what purpose
did Rutton ask you to come to India?
Wasn't 1t to get Miss Farrell out OF
the country"
Il think you're the devil himself"
said Amber.
I'm not" confessed Labertouche;
but am a member Of the Indian Sc
cret service-not officially connected
with the police, observe!-and ! know
deal that you don't. I think. in
short, ! can place my finger on the
reason why Rutton was SO concerned
to get his daughter out OF the coun'
try"
Amber looked his question.
You read the papers, don't you. in
America"
Rather" Amber smiled
You've surely not been SO blind as
to miss the occasional reports that
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-13

travel by the longer route-which, as
II happens, Miss Farrell had started
upon a little while before. You had
recently met her, and I've heard she's
rather q striking young woman. You
see?"
Yes" admitted Amber, sheepishly.
But"
And then l remembered some
thing" interrupted Labertouche. Il
recall Rutton. knew him years ago,
when he was young man.
You know the yarn about him?"
"A little-mighty little. l know now
that he was a Rajput-though he
never told me that; ! know that he
married a Russian noblewoman"-Am-
Der hesitated imperceptibly-"that she
died soon after. that he chose to live
out OF India and to die rather than
return to It,"
He was" said LaberJouche. "a
singular man, an exotic result OF the
unnatural conditions We English have
brought about in India. The word
renegade describes him aptly. think;
he was born and bred a Brahmln. a
Rajput. Of the hottest and bluest
blood in Rajputana; he died to ali IN
tents and purposes a European-wlth
an English heart. lie is-was-by
rights Maharana Of Khandawar. AS
the young mahsraj he wns sent to
England to be educated. I'm told his
record at Oxford was a brilliant one.
He became a convert to Christianity
that was predestined-was admitted
to the Church OF England, communi-
cant. When his father died and he
was summoned to take his place. Rut-
ton at first refused. Pressure was
brought to bear upon him BY the Eng
llah government and he returned. vas
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-13
HEART RIGHT.
When He Quit Coffee.

Life Insurance Companies will not
insure q man suffering from heart
trouble.
The reason Is obvious.
This Is q serious matter to the hus-
band or father who is solicitous for
the future of his dear ones. Often
the heart trouble is caused by an I'M
expected thing and can be corrected II
taken in time and properly treated. A
man in Colorado writes:
II was a great coffee drinker for
many years, and was not aware Of the
Injurious effects Of the habit till I
became q practical invalid, suffering
from heart trouble, indigestion and
nervousness to an extent that made
me wretchedly miserable myself and
a nuisance to those who witnessed my
suherings.
II continued to drink coffee, how
ever, not suspecting that 1t was the
cause Of my ill-health, till on applying
for life insurance. was rejected on &C
count Of the trouble with my heart
Then l became alarmed. found that
leaving OF coffee helped me quickly, 30
quit 1t altogether and having been
attracted by the advertisements Of
Postum l began its use.
"The change in my condition was 10
markable. All my ailments vanished.
My digestion was completely restored.
my nervousness disappeared. and.
most important Of all, my heart stead
led down and became normal, and on .
second examination / was accepted By
the Life Insurance Co. Quitting coffee
and using Postum worked the change"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
There's a reason" and II Is e.
planned in the little book. The Road
to Wellville." In pkgs.
Ever rad TIE abevo lettseP A 80
enc apDelF3 arom tlme - tlme. LAoI
are golulaa, tEuA - fun - hu1an
interest
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-13
PUTTING 1T RATHER NEATLY
Piece. Of Humor That Lifted Dlffident
Professor to the Highest
SUBMITS Of Joy.

1t is told that after Professor Ay-
toun had made proposals OF marriage
to Miss Emily Jane Wilson, daughter
Of Christopher North, he was, as =
matter of course, referred to her IA
Their. AS the professor was uncom-
monty dlfiident, he said to her:
Emily, my dear, you must speak to
him for me. / could not summon
courage to speak to the professor on
this subject"
Papa is in the library" said tho
lady.
"Then you had better go to him."
said the professor. land will wait
here"
There being apparently no help for
It, the lady proceeded to the library,
"Papa's answer is pinned to the
back Of my Dress" said Miss Wilson,
as she re-entered the room.
Turning around. the delighted sutton
read these words:
with the authors compliments."-
Success.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-13
SYNOPSIS.
v LOUIS sIOSE1T VINCE

David Amber. starting for duck-shoot-
Ing visit with his friend. Quain. comes up
on young lady equestrian who has been
d!smounted by her horse becoming fright
ened NJ the sudden appearance In the road
OF burly Hindu. He declares he Is
Behari Lal Chattcrii, the appointed
mouthpicce of the Bell" addresses Amber
as man Of high rank and pressing Il
mysterious little bronze box. Tile To-
KEN" into his hand disappears In the
wood The girl calls Amber by name.
He In turn addresses her us Miss Sophie
Farrell, daughter OF Col Farrell OF the
British diplomatic service In India and
visiting the Quains. Several nights later
the Quain homo Is burglurlzcd and the
bronze box stolen. Amber and Qualn go
hunting on an island and become lost and
Amber Is left marooned. He wanders
about. finally reaches a cabin and rec
ogrizes us Its occupant an old friend
named Rutton. whom he last met In Eng
land. and who appears TO be In hiding
When Miss Farrell is mentioned Rutton Is
strangely ngitated. Chutterji appears
and summons Rutton to meeting OF n
mysterious body. Rutton seizes q revolt
YER and dashcs after Chatterji. He re-
turns wildly excited. says he has killed
the Hindu. takes poison. and when dying
asks Amber TO go to india on n mysteri-
Gus errand. Amber decides 90 leave at
once for India. on the way he sends a
letter to Mr.. Labertouche. a scientific
friend In Calcutta, by quicker route.
Upon arriving he tnds a note awaiting
him. II directs Amber to meet his friend
at q certain place.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-13
A Woman's RuIe.

Nine. Bernhardt, at a supper IN
New York. smiled alphabetically
over the story Of a young actor who
had applied vainly for the post Of sec.
rotary to a rich widow.
He failed, understand" said Nine.
Bernhardt, because he didn't wear
the best clothes Now a young girl.
applying for a secretaryship to an ell.
Derby millionaire. would never make
such q mistake as that
Il believe, do you know. that the
one great difference between men and
women Is this:
when an important step IL to be
taken q man asls. What shall I sayr
"a woman. What shall put onT-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-13
BeBRONZES
DELL ~ - \
DyLOUIS JOSEPH VANCE !
AUTHOR OF ~TnE BRASS BOWL" ETC. M
ILLUSTRATIONS by [DANY VNAIlU[SNS -

above the level OF the upper floor, dis
covered to him thin line OF light,
bright along the threshold of door.
lie began to breathe more freely, yet
apprehension kept him strung up TO
q high tension OF nerves.
He knucklcd the door loudly-one
double knock followed by another
From within a voice called cheer
fully, In English: Come In"
He fumbled for the knob, found and
turned 1t, and entered q small, low
ceiled chamber, very coy with lamp
light, and simply furnished with n sim
gle chair, n charpoy, Watering. a
large mirror, and beneath the latter
a dressing-table Uttered with a collec-
ton of toilet gear, cosmestlcs and bot
ties. which would have done credit 10
an actress.
There was but a single person Ia
the room and he occupied the chair
before the dressing table. As Amber
came in. he rose: a middle.aged babu
In suit Of pink satin, very dirty. In
one hand something caught the light.
glitterlng.
"Oah, Mister Amber. I believer" he
gurgled oily and affable. Believe
me, most charmed to make acQuaint.
ance." And he laughed agreeably.
But Ambers face had darkened.
With an oath he sprang back. threw
his weight against the door. and with
his left hand shot the bolt, while his
right whipped from his pocket Rut-
toms automatic pistol.
Drop that gun. you monkey" he
cried. sharply. Il was afraid Of this.
but think you and I'll have an &C
counting before any one else gets in
here"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-13
leak out about native unrest in

leak out about native unrest in
India?"
Surely you don't mean"
Il assuredly do mean that the Sec
ond Mutiny impends." declared Lab
ertouche, solemnly. such, at least,
Is my belief. and such is the belief OF
every thinking man in India who is
at all informed. The entire country Is
undermined with conspiracy and sedi-
ton; day after day vast, silent, un-
foreground movement goes on. foment-
ing rebellion against the English rule.
The worst Of 1t is. there's no stopping
1t, no way Of scotching the serpent;
its heads are myriad, seemingly. And
yeti don't know-sface yesterday !
have hoped that through you we might
eventually strike to the heart Of the
movement"
Through mel" cried Amber.
startled.
Labertouche nodded. "Just so. The
information you have already brought
US is invaluable. Have you thought
of the significance Of Chatterji's Mes
sage OF the BellT"
Even now Amber quoted me.
chemically. The Gateway of Swords
yawns wide, that he who is without
fear may pass within; to the end that
the Body be purged Of the Scarlet
Evil" He shook his head mystifed.
No; / don't understand"
IT'S so simple" urged Labertouche:
"all but the Gateway of Swords. /
don't place that-yet But
the 'BOdy'-plainly that is India; the
Scarlet Evil-could anything more Mt
tingly describe English rule from the
native poiut Of view7"
Amber felt Of his head sollcitously.
"And yet" he svsrrsd plaintiVely, 1T
doesn't fsol Inc wood
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-13

| membered Rutton's emphatic prohi
bltion.
But Quain had not failed to men
ton that. "OfIicially, no." said Laber
touche readily. Now and again. Of
course, run across a bit of valuable
information; and then, somehow, In
directly, the police get wind OF It
But this going fantee in an amateur
way is simply my hobby; I've been
at II for years-and very successfully
too. OF course, it'll have its end
Ones bound to slip up eventually
You can train yourself to live the lie
of the native, but you can't train your
mind TO think as he thinks. That's
how the missteps happen. Some
day :" He sighed, not in the
least unhappily. Some day
I'll dodge into this hole, or another
that know Of. put on somebody
else's rags-say. these I'm wearing
and inconspicuously become a mys-
ferrous disappearance. That's how 1t
is with all of us who go in for this
sort of thing. But it's like opium. you
know: you try 1t the first time for
the lark OF it: the end is tragedy"
Amber drew long breath, his eyes
glistening with wonder and admira-
ton of the man. You don't mean 10
tell me you run such risks for the
pure love Of it,
well perhaps not altogeth'
err But we ne2dn't 30 into details.
need we?" Labertouche's smile robbed
the rebuke of its sting. THE opium
smile is very good one, though | say
It who shouldn't. One acquires taste
for the unbidden. and one hires lit
tie room like this from an unprincipled
BLACKBOARD like Honest George, and
insensibly one goes deeper and deeper
until one gets beyond ones depth.
That is all. 1t explains me sufficient
ly. And" he chuckled, you'd never
have known 1t II your case hadn't
been exceptional"
1T Is. think" Amber's expression
became anxious. Il want to know
what you think OF it-now Quain's
told you. And, say. what did you
mean by news Of the Fs.?'"
News OF the Farrells-father and
daughter. OF course" Labertouche's'
eyes twinkled.
But how in the name OF all that's
strange"
Did | connect Rutton with the Far
rell's? At first by simple inference.
You we're charged with a secret er.
rand. demanding the utmost haste, by
Rutton: your first thought was TO
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-13
Some Aviation Records.

Gear Ferdinand of Bulgaria is the
first crowned head who has made an
aeroplane flight. The aviator who
took him up is the first man who ever
was knighted in midair. Prince Henry
Of Prussia is the first professional
aviator of royal rank. Mr.. Roosevelt
is the first prominent statesman to
have made an ascension in an aero
plane. Arthur ]. Balfour is the Sec
ond.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-13
CHAPTER TX.
Pink Satin.

|
Shaking with rage, Amber stood for
long moment with pistol poised and
eyes wary; then, bewildered. he slow.
ly lowered the weapon. Well" he OBJ
served, rehectively, I'm damned"
For the glittering thing he had mis-
taken for revolver lay at his feet:
and 1t was nothing more nor less than
shcehorn. While as for the babu,
he had dropped back into the chair
and given way to rude but reassu'
ring paroxysm of gusty. silent laugh
ter.
I'm a fool" said Amber; land II
I'm not mistaken. you're Laber'
touche."
With a struggle the babu overcame
his emotion. Il am. my dear fellow,
I am" he gasped. And l owe you
an apology. Upon my word, Id for
gotten; one grows so accustomed to
living the parts in these masquerades.
after a time. that one forgets. For
give me-" He offered a hand which
Amber grasped warmly in his unut-
terable relief I'm really delighted to
meet you" continued Labertuche, Sc
rlously. Amy man who knows India
can't help being glad to meet the au-
thor of The Peoples Of the Hindu
Kush.'"
You did Brighten me-" Amber con-
fessed, smiling. ~ didn't know what
to expect-or suspect. Certainly
with a glance round the anonymously
furnished room-"I never looked for
ward to anything like this-or you,
in that get-up."
you wouldn't, you know" Laber.
touche admitted, gravely. II might
have warned you in my note; but that
was q risky thing. at best. l feared
to go into detail-it might have fallen
into the wrong hands"
"Whose?" demanded Amber.
THAT, my dear man, is what we're
here to find out-if we can. But sit
down: we shall have to have quite a
bit OF talk" He scraped a heap Of
gaily.colored native garments of one
end of the charpoy and motioned Am
Der to the chair. At the same time
he fished a cigar-case out of some re-
cess Of his clothing. These are
good" he remarked. opening the case
and offering 1t to Amber; II daren't
smoke anything half so good when at
work. The native tobacco Is abom-
Unable, you know-quite three-fourths
filth"
AT work." questioned Amber. clip
ping the end Of his cigar and lighting
1t. you don't mean to say you travel
round in those clothes?"
But / do. It's business with me
though few people know It. Quain
didn't; only had a chance, one day.
to tell him some rather startling facts
about native life. This sort OF thing.
done properly, gives a man insight
into q lot Of unusual things"
Labertouche puffed his cigar into
glow and leaned back. clasplng one
knee with two brown hands and
squirting up at the low. discolored
ceiling. And Amber, looking him
over, was amazed by the absolute
fidelity Of his makeup; the brownish
stain on face and hands. the high-cut
patent leather boots, the open-work
socks through which his tinted calves
showed grossly, his shapeless, baggy.
soiled garments-all we're hopelessly
babu-ish.
And II It isn't done properly"
'oh, then" Labertouche laughed,
lifting his shoulders expressively. |
mo Englishman incapable of living |
up to a disguise has ever tried It
more than once in India; few, very
few, Aave lived to tell of the expert |
ment."
You're connected with the polinsf-
Ambor'a hroWS oqn1aetsd q he ~
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-13
One Necessary Thlna.

Kate-Maud is married and she
doesn't know the first thing about
housekeeping.
Alice-Yes, she does; the first thing
is to get a husband to keep house for.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-13

None are so blind as those who are
visionary.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-07-13
Success.

Edith-Papa wouldn't let me marry
Mr.. Stingy because he smokes such
cheap cigars.
Edward-He can't say that about
me.
Edith-No, he says you smoke too
expensive ones.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-06-08
Map OF Yorktown Field.

New York. June Some inter.
cs,ing relics of George Washington
we're included In n collection placed
on sale today at the Merwin-Clayton
rooms. Probably the most impor-
tant item on the list was n rare con
temporary map OF the field Of York
town, said to have been engraved at
the special reuest OF General Wash
ington. The map was designed by
Sebastian Rauman, n military en-
glneer Of the Continental army, and
engraved In Philadelphia in 1882,
The map Is dedicated to His Excel
lency, Gent Washington. Comman-
der-in-Chlef Of the United States oi
America"