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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-08
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

,iWANT'ED-At once, two dining
room girls. Phone or write Hotel
Florence. Saltwater, Okla
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-08

A. J. MABRY.
ity Scavenger, Phone 1881. All or
ers given prompt attention.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-07

Keith lying fiat, his face in the crook
of an arm whose hand still gripped
revolver. There was grim smile on
his lips, as if, as he pitched forward,
he knew that, after he had been shot
to death, he had gotten his man. The
riderless horses gaZed at the two fig
ures, and drifted away, slowly, fear
fully, still held in. mute subsection to
their dead masters by dangling reins.
The sun blazed down from directly
overhead, the heat waves rising and
falling, the dead, desolate desert
stretching to the sky. An hour, two
passed. The horses were now hun
bred yards away, nose to nose; all
else was changeless. Then into the
far northern sky there rose black
speck, growing larger and larger; 9TH
ers came from the east and west, beat
ing the air with widely outspread
wings, great beaks stretched forward.
Out from their nests of foulness the
desert scavengers were coming for
their spoil.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-07
Being a Baseball Star.

A stars job is hard one. The
mental strain is even greater than the
physical. For what he undergoes the
fabulous salaries are not fabulous.
Before going into details let us de-
fine a star-the ball players defini-
ton:
"a star is any player who, through
individual excellence, achieves a repu-
tatlon for brilliant work, thus attract
ing fans to the park to see him play"
He is star only so long as his per-
formances stand out. He is paid the
salary of star as long as his reputa-
ton brings fans to the stands and
money to the box office. The day that
sees the waning of his sensationalism
also sees the waning of his salary
Edward Lyell Fox in Outing.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-07
WIFE'S HEALTH
RESTORED
Husband Declared Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Would Re-
store Her Health,
And 1t Did.
Ashland, KY. -Four years ago !
seemed to have everything the matter

with me. l had fe-
maleand kidney trou-
BILE and was so bad off
/ could hardly rest
day or night. / doc
tored with all the
best doctors in town
and took many kinds
of medicine but moth
ing did any good un-
til l tried your Won
derful remedy, Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-07
SYNOPSIS.

Jack Keith. a virginian. now bor-
der plansman. is looking for roaming war
parties OF savages He sees wagon team
20 full gallop pursued by men on pon,sss
Prs have massacred two men ana , ue
parted He searches the victims nnoins
papers and a locket with womans po No.,
trait Keith is arrested at Carson Guy
charged with the murder, his accuser pc
ling ruffan named Black Bart neEr ,,
companion in his cell named Neb tells Mn
that he knew the Keiths in Virginia" Nep
Sibley the other Gen. Willis Waite; form,
ierly Confederate officer. The plainss.t,nan
come upon a cabin and find its occ .lppaLs
to be a young girl whom Keith thiuiR ss
he saw at Carson City. The girl explains aims
sthaat she Is in search Of orot nd that M'
Mr. Hawley induced her to come u .
cabin while he sought her brother. Law
ley appears. and Keith in hiding ref ter.
nizes him as Black Bart. There Is 49,. .e.
rihc battle In the darkened room IN WIZ WILL
Keith Is victor. Horses are aapproprlaoeuIs
, ana the girl who says that her narIi e,ns
tHope; Joins in the escape. Keith explains nS
his situation and the fugitives make ipn
For, I.arned. where the girl Is lett WIN WIN
me hotel landlady, Miss Hope tells ya ene'
Keith and Neb drift into Sheridan: , wmere
Keith meets an old friend. DR. Fairbain'
Keith meets the brother Of Hope W ave
under the assumed name of Fred WI WI,
Ioughby and becomes convinced 'nat
Black Bart has some plot involving the
Two Hope learns that Gen. Waite. VINO
was thought murdered. is at sheridan.
and goes there where she is mistaken Tor
christie Maclaire. the Carson City singer
Keith meets the real Christie Maclaire
ana finds that Black Bart has CONVINCED
her that there Is a mystery In her IRE
which he Is going to turn to her advan-
ttage The palnsman tells Hope Waite OF
They decide that Fred Wiloughby may
hold the key to the situation Keith finds
Willoughby shot dead. Hope is told OF
the death of her brother. Keith fails to
learn what representations Black Bart
has made to Christie Maclaire. Hope
suggests that in order to learn the secret
she must briefly impersonate the stage
singer DR.. Fairbain is in love with
christie Maclaire and Keith induces him
TO detain her from the stage while Hope
goes TO- the theater where she, meets
Hope, that General Waite has suspected
his plans and that they must fly. Hope,
greatly alarmed. demurs. General Waite
appears and says Black Bart has stolen
papers from him regarding an inheri-
lance. Keith Is informed that Christie
M%claira's real name Is Phyllis Gale and
that she is the half sister of Hope. The
latter has been carried away by Black
Bart and his gang. DR.. Fairbatn avows
his love for Phyllis and she accepts him
Keith and his friends strike the trail OF
Black Bart. They find Hope has been ia
ken back to the old cabin. The wilderness
Keith and his partners overcome their
outlaw enemies. Black Bart and the
plainsman meet in a duel for final ac-
counting.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-07
CHAPTER xxxViI.
At the Water-Hole,


Up from the far, dim southwest
they rode slowly. silently, wearied
still by the exertions of the past night,
and burned by the fierce rays of the
desert sun. No wind of sufficient force
had blown since Keith passed that
way, and they could easily follow the
hoof prints of his horse across the
sand waste. Bristoe was ahead, hat
brim drawn low, scanning the horizon
line increasingly. Somewhere out In
the midst of that mystery was hidden
tragedy, and he dreaded the knowl
edge of its truth Behind him Fair
balm and Hope rode together, their lips
long since grown silent, the man ever
glancing uneasily aside at her, the
girl dropping slightly in the saddle.
with pale face and heavy eyes. Five
prisoners, dashed together, the bind
ing rope fastened to the pommels OF
the two Bar X" mems saddles, were
punched together. and behind all came
Neb, his black face glistening in the
heat.
Suddenly Bristoe drew rein, and
rose to the full length in the stirrups,
shading his eyes from the suns glare,
as he stared ahead. Two motionless
black spects were visible-yet were
they motionless? or was it the heat
waves which seemed to yield them
movement? He drove in his spurs,
driving his startled horse to the
summit of low sand ridge, and again
halted. gazing intently forward. He
was not mistaken-they were horses.
Knowing instantly what it meant
those riderless animals drifting dere-
lict in the heart of the desert-his
throat dry with fear. the scout
wheeled, and spurred back to his
marty. quickly resolving on course
of action. Hawley and Keith had
met; both had fallen, either dead or
wounded. A moments delay now
might cost a life; he would need Fair
hahn. but he must keep the girl back.
II possible. But could he? She
straightened up in the saddle as he
came squirting toward them; her eyes
wide open. one hand clutchihg at her
throat
Doctor he called as soon as he
was near enough. his horse cafcling'
thar is somethin' shown out yon-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-07
Proof of Precaution.

Mr. Lansburys concern, as ex-
pressed in the house, over the mill
tary drilling going on in the north OF
Ireland reminds one of story of how
Ireland was occasionally taught to
shoot in the past The war office once
sent a famous officer over to inspect
the militia regiments, and the officer,
after inspecting, asked for a few
words with the drill sergeant.
These men of yours" he said.
could not hit target as big as the
Tower of London. You can't have ia
ken much pains to teach them"
"Tach thin to shoot" gasped the
sergeant. "Of course l did not tache
thin to shoot, yer honor; for, bedad,
If did there wouldn't be landlord
left in Munster "-London Chronicle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-07
.AfALE or THE PLANS

der I'd like ter take a look at, an
reckon you better go long. The mig
ger kin com up ahead yere with Miss
Waite"
She struck her horse, and he,
plunged forward, bringing her face
to face with Bristoe.
What is it? Tell me. what is it?"
"Nothin' but loose boss, Miss"
"A horse! here on the desert?
looking about, her eyes dark with hor-
ror. But how could that be? Could
could it be Captain Keiths?"
Bristoe cast an appealing glance at
Fairbain, hopping his face vigorously,
not knowing what to say, and the 9TH
err attempted to turn the tide.
mot likely-not likely at all--no
reason why 1t should be-probably
Just a stray horse-you stay back
here, Miss Hope-Ben and will find
out and let you know"
mo, I'm going" she cried, Sitting a
sob in her throat 1T would kill me
to wait here"
She was off before either might
raise hand or voice in protest, and
they could only urge their horses in
effort to overtake her, the three ra-
cling forward fetlock deep in sand.
Mounted upon a swifter animal Fair
balm forged ahead; he could see the
two horses now plainly, their heads
uplifted, their reins dangling. With
out perceiving more he knew already
what was waiting there on the sand,
and swore fiercely, squirting his horse
mercilessly. forgetful of all else. even
the girl, in his intense desire to reach
and touch the bodies. He had begged
to do this himself, to be privileged
to seek this man Hawley, to kill him
but now he was the physician, with no
other thought except hope to save.
Before his horse had even stopped he
flung himself from the saddle, ran
forward and dropped on his knees be-
side Keith, bending his ear to the
chest, grasping the wrist In his fin
gers AS the others approached. he
glanced up, no conception now of
aught save hiS own professional work.
Water, Bristoe,' he exclaimed
sharply. Dash some brandy in it.
Quick now. There, that's it; hold his
head up-higher. Yes, you do it, Miss
Hope; here. Ben, take this, and pry
his teeth open-well. he got a swallow
anyhow Hold him just as he is-can
you stand it? I've got to find where
he was hit"
"Yes-yes." she answered. don't
don't mind me-"
He tore open the wooden shirt.
soaked with blood already hardening,
felt within with skilled fingers. his
eyes keen, his lips muttering uncon-
sciously.
Quarter of an inch-quarter of an
inch too high-scraped the lung
Lord. if | can only get 1t out-got to
do 1t now-can't wait-here, Bristoe.
that leather case on my saddle-run.
damn ycu-we1l save him yet, girl
there, drop his head in your lap-yes.
cry If you want to-only hold still
open the case. will you-down here.
where can reach it-now waterfall
our canteens-Hope, tear me OF a
strip of your under-skirt-what am |
going to do?-extract the ball-got to
do it-blood poison in this SUM-"
She ripped her skirt, handing It to
him without a word; then dropped her
white face In her hands. bending.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-07
DIFFERENT NOW.
Since the sIueger, Coffee, Was Aban
doned.

Coffee probably causes more bilious.
ness and so-called malaria than any
one other thing-even bad climate.
(Tea is Just as harmful as coffee be
cause it contains caffeine, the drug in
Coffee.
A FIT. Worth man says:
81 have always been of bilious tenn
permanent. subject to malaria and up
to one year ago a perfect slave to cot
fee. At times 1 would be covered with
boils and full of malarial poison, was
very nervous and had swimming in
the head.
81 don't know how it happened, but
I finally became convinced that my
sickness was due to the use of coffee,
and little less than year ago ]
stopped coffee and began drinking
Postum.
From that time l have not had q
boil, not had malaria at all, have
gained Is pounds good solid weight
and know beyond all doubt this is due
to the use of Postum in place Of cot.
fee, as 1 have taken no medicine at
all.
Postum has certainly made healthy,
red blood for me in place of the blood
that coffee drinking impoverished and
made unhealthy" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Greek. Mich.
Postum makes red blood.
There's a reason" and It is ex.
planned in the little book, ''The Road
to Wellville," IN pkgs.
Ever read the above letterf A new
one appears from time 20 time They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-07
Archie Finds a SacriIege.

The last time President Taft was in
Chicago he was invited to the newt
able banquet Accompanying him were
his secretary, Mr.. Hilles, and his mill
tary aid, Major Archibald Butt. In
the course of the dinner the Chicago
men sang a parody of Dixie.
Butt, who is from Georgia, had his
whole evening spoiled right there.
Somebody, noticing his panied express
sion, asked him what the trouble was.
"Oh, that song" he exclaimed, sad
ly. "You might as well parody the
Lords prayer. Popular Magazine.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-07
CHAPTER overwhelmingly

Keith wet his dry lips and spoke
shortly:
Il reckon you know what this
means, Hawley, and why | am here.
We're Southerners both of us, and
we settle our own personal affairs.
You've got to fight me now, man to
man"
The gambler glanced about him, and
down at his horse. If he thought of
flight it was useless His lip curled
with contempt.
Damn your talking, Keith" he re-
turned savagely. Let's have it over
with and spurred his horse. The
gun of the other came up.
'Wait!" and Hawley paused, drag
ging at his rein. One of us most like
ly is going to die here perhaps both.
But ii either survives he'll need a
horse to get out of this alive. Dis
mount; I'll do the same; step away
SO the horses are out of range, and
then we'll fight it QUITS that
square,"
Without word, his eyes cleaning
with cunning hatred, the gambler
.wung down from his saddle onto the
sand. his horse interposed between
him and the other. Keith did the
same, his eyes peering across the
back of his animal.
Now" he said steadily, when |
count three drive your horse aside,
and let go-are you ready?"
Damn you-yes!"
Then look out-one! twoi three!"
The plainsman struck his horse
with the quirt in his left hand and
Sprang swiftly aside so as to clear the
flank of the animal, his shooting arm
flung out. There was a flash of flame
cross Hawley's saddle, a sharp re-
port, and Keith reeled backward,
dropping to his knees, one hand clutch
ing at the sand. Again Hawley fired,
but the horse, startled by the double
report. leaped aside, and the ball went
wild. Keith wheeled about, steadying
himself with his outstretched hand,
and let drive, pressing the trigger, I'M
til. through the haze over his eyes, he
saw f1dNlSy 81 WI" - SAN~N
ing wildly as he fell. The man never
moved, and Keith endeavored to get
M. his gun still held ready, the smoke
circling about them. He had been
shot treacherously, as a cowardly cur
might shoot, and he could not clear
his mind of the thought that this last
act hid treachery also. But he could
not raise himself, could not stand; req
and black shadows danced before MS
eyes: he believed he saw the arm Oh
the other move. Like a snake ne
crept forward, holding himself up Win
one hand, his head dizzily Keeling, put
his gun held steadily on that black
shapeless object lying on the SAND
Then the revolver hand began 70
ouiyer. to shake. to make odd circles;
he couldn't see; It was all black al
nothingness. Suddenly he went down
face first into the sand.
They both lay motionless, the tnirs'
~ sand drinking In their LIE olooo'
Hawley huddled upon his left side. mis-
1T still Shading the glazing eyes
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-07
spoken by the CARD.

When women call they leave their
cards. When men call they are APT
to leave their chips.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-07

No worthy enterprise can be done
by us without continual plodding and
wearisoneness to our abilitiss.-AR
tan
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-07

table Compound. My husband said 1t
would restore my health and it has,
Mrs. MAY WYATT, Ashland, KY.
There are probably hundreds of thou
sands of women in the United States
who have been benefited by this famous
old remedy, which was produced from
roots and herbs over thirty years ago by
a woman to relieve woman's suffering.
Read WhatAnother Woman says:
Camden, N. J.-tT had female trou-
BILE and serious displacement and was
tired and discouraged and unableto do my
work. My doctors told me l never could
be cured without an operation, but
thanks to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound I am cured of that affliction
and have recommended it to more than
one of my friends with the best results"
Mrs. ELLA JOHNSTON, 324 Vine st.
II you want special advice write to
Lydia E. .Pinkham Medicine Co. Conf
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by a
woman and held in strict confidence.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-17
SOMETHING NEW IN LODGES
:" View Of Extraordinary Occasion
"P'nkey" Might Well Be En-
cused for Absence.

"Pfnkey" is the nickname OF the
cnocolate-colored Chesterfield who pre-
sides over the bar In a small, UNIQUE
ana ous-of-the-way liquid refreshment
establishment in Washington patron
lied by newspaper correspondents,
visiting celebrities and government
oficials. He is a great "j'iner," and
devotes bis one evening "off'' a week
to his several lodge duties. Being
missed on one OF these occasions by
one OF his friends and patrons, who
bad lngged 10 his place suit OF
evening clothes which he thought
would At the Pipkertonian form, on
the next evening regretful reference
was made to II, the suit having been
bestowed on another, a waiter in
rival hostelry.
Use mighty obliged to you, sah,"
groaned PiDkey. mighty obliged. jes'
the same. Tbis'll teach me a lesson
to stay on the Job"
Attending one Of your lodge meet
ings. SUPPOSED" queried his friend OF
the dress suit.
We'll, not exactly. sah." replied
Pinkey. mot exactly, sab. You see.
We was jes' organizing the colored
Hibernisns.''
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-17
ECZEMA DISFIGURED BABY

Our little boy Gilbert was troubled
with eczema when but . few weeks
old. His little face was covered with
sores even to back Of his ears. The
poor little fellow suffered very much.
The sores began as pimples. his little
face was disfgured very much. We
hardly knew what he looked like. The
face looked like raw meat. We tied
little bags OF cloth over his hands to
prevent him from scratching. He was
very restless at night. his little face
itched.
I'VE consulted two doctors at Chi
cago. where we resided at that time.
After trying all the medicine Of tho
two doctors without any result. We
read OF the Cuticura Remedies, and
at once bought Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. Following the directions
carefully and promptly We saw the
result. and after four weeks. the dear
child's face was a. fine and clean as
any little baby's face. Every one who
saw Gilbert after nsing the Cuticura
Remedies was surprised. He has a
head Of hair which 10 a pride for any
boy Of his age, three years. We can
only recommend the Cuticura Rene
dies to everybody" (Signed) Mrs. H.
Albrecht, Box ss3. West Point, Neb.,
Oct. 26, 1910. Although Cuticura Soap
and Ointment are sold by druggists
and dealers everywhere. a sample Of
each. with 32-page book. will be mailed
free on application to "Cuticura,"
Dept. II L, Boston.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-17
JUDGED By THEIR CLOTHES
Smart Cigar Store Clerk Ready With
Apology That by No Means
Mended Situation.

Herman Fellner tells this Story on
himself, according 10 the New York
correspondent of the Cincinnati Times
Star. He was in Washington on bust
ness recently and met three or four
friends on the street, After q mo-
ment's chat he beckoned them TO
come with him. I'm of the stuff"
said he. but | want to buy you each
cigar"
They happened to be In front OF
combination cigar and news stand at
the moment. Led by Mr. Fellner, they
all trooped in. The clerk hurried TO
the cigar case to wait upon them. Be
fore Mr.. Fellner could Indicate his
wishes the clerk had slapped a box
on the glass case. Here y are" said
he. Best dime smoker In town"
Mr.. Fellner Is sort OF fussy about
his smokes. He looked at the cigar
then showed the box away. Have
you no other price," he asked.
The clerk showed the box in the
case. Sure thing" said be. My mis-.
take and your treat"
Having pulled off this time-worn
witticism. he addressed Mr.. Fellner
cOnfldentially. Your clothes sort Of
fooled me-" said he "You fellers are
pretty well-dressed lot, you know"
Then he put another box on the coun.
ter. Here" said he, rs the best
nickel smoker in the village"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-17
FROM ECZEMA AND RrNGwoRM

You can obtain instant relief by us-
ing Tetterfne, also the best remedy
letter. Itching Piles. Burns. Chilblains
old Itching Sores, etc. Because you
have spent hundreds Of dollars and ex-
perienced no relief for your itching
skin troubles. besides devoting a great
dea, OF energy scratching and paving
at the plague spot until the blood is
sued forth. don't despair. Nature wisely
provides remedy for every III that
flesh is heir to. Tettertne will cure you
permanently. positively and completely.
nothing else will.
Sold by druggists or sent by mail for
SOC. by J. T. Shuptrine. Savannah, Ga.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-17
What Rub 4 Kiss Of?

At the tender age OF three mascu
line conceit had gripned that small
boy with a relentless clutch. He had
kissed little girl of three. and she
was rubbing her lips vigorously.
you mustn't do that again." said
the boys mother. "She doesn't like
II. Just see how hard she is trying
to rub your kiss off,"
"Oh. no, she amt" said the boy.
"She Is rubbing It in"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-17

A cheerful liar II more entertaining
than 4 gloomy truth teller.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-17
Wonderful Statistics.

When it is considered that the per
centage Of deaths from consumption
is 81 per thousand against 63 per thou
sand OF any other malay, how i'm.
portant to guard against a slight cold
Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet
Gum and Mullen Is the great medicine
for coughs, colds. consumption. Whoop-
ing Cough, etc.
All druggists. 25c., 60c and S1.00 .
bottle.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-17

AND BUILD UP TIE eY0T9I
oa &r Hfe 5000 s asss 20 AZ s.ans
1ne fsuarls z Sla!pl Drinte4 g: C:eY eotsiA
3o11, Snf the most sascslal 1osua Do6 6ToV1
1oopls "a o1ll6fsa. . esaSG
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-17

Good.
The Father But what special
qualifications has your school that
might interest my son?
The Principal-Just tell him that
We overlook the Hudson and non-at-
tendance at classes.-Puck.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-17
More Like X.

DO YOU wish to call yonr husband
up on the phone?"
mo. l don't; ! want to cali him
down.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-17

Y teh you" went on young Mrs. Al
you can just reverse what the
nesro nanny said about spinster.
and apply 1t to matrimony. Use
a hyar'd.' she said, as hit amt SO
shen yc' quit strugglin'.'"
sEybody laughed and young Mrs.
IN Joined in doubtfully.
y-the way. Celeste" remarked tho
haired blonde abruptly, you al
esed to go south with the Mer-
@ stay through January. You'll
year. l suppose!"
q snould say not answered young
Allison heatedly. DO You sup
"a 80 away for q whole month
lave Fred. when he simply couldn't
natter how badly he might want
Why, what an idea! Are you
- was another chorus Of laugh
Well" conceded young Mrs. Al
Nth smile. "one might a. well
me best Of ones troubles"