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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-15
By... HOWARD FIELDING
 Copyright, 1900, By Charles W. Hooke:

| '"rhey live in the Clyde apartments,
 don't they?" said Hale. Well, I know | the druggist on the corner. He has a telephone, and he will send a message" He ran out of the room and along the corridor to an office in which was one of the telephones used by the health de- | partment. The others waited few min
 utes in the hall. and then I.afarges im- patience overcame him. He had been absent-m -mindedly pushing the button of | the elevator though we'll aware that the
 ear had stopped running for the day,
 rushed down the stairs, and Wallace elat- tered after him. The scrubwomen stared | at them. and the watchman at the outer door assailed them with questions, but got no reply.
 As they were about to board an electric
 car Hale overlook them. He looked a shade more cheerful than before. a seat beside Lafarge. i've sent a mes sage that on no account must they let
 McGrath bring those things into the house."
 He relapsed into gloomy meditations,
 from which Lafarge charitably endeavor- ed to arouse him.
 on16 15e Mallorys .,sa are fine old fash ,.
 grand srandfatherHa magnificent. patriarchal old chap-and MT. and Mrs. Mallory, with their four children-Jack's the oldest; he's eighteen-and Aunt Sarah. who isn't very
 Grace who's only distantly related to
 the others. though she's like a daughter in the household-Mrs. Mallory's cousin, you know: so I'm very much at hcs1e there. Isn't Grace the sweetest pretti- est"-
 Hale writhed in his seat. The Clyde is an apartment house of .
 pretentious character Inverted servants open doors and stand ready to answer questions with glib transformation. La- large and Hale entered, leaving Wallace to search for McGrath on the outside. Yes. sir.'' said an obsequious youth; | "the man was here, but we got mes- sage from YOU. that we musn't let him
 bring the bundle into the house." What did you do?" demanded La
 large.
 We sent word up stairs" responded | the livcried youth. and Miss Mallory came down and brought the bundle in.
 She said she understood what you | meant"
 'Lafarge. this is fate!" said Hale.
 stridrs toward the elevator, with a
 scowl upon his face that made the col
 ored man in charge of the car turn white.
 l A neat maid opened the door of the
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I Mallory apartments.
 The things you sent have come, Dr. Lafarge." she said.
 The chemist responded with groan as he leaned for moment against the wall.
 Why. what's the matter, Donald?" mcdiately: How do you do, Dr. Hale? Pm so glad Donald brought you along"
 Grace" gasped Lafarge, what Sdid you do with that bundle?'
 The girl seemed bewildered by the strange hehavoir of the man. but she could have no notior that anything really serious had happened. All this must be part of the agreeable mysteries of the Christmas season. Perhaps Donald was afraid that the people for whom the gifts were intended had seen them premature ly.
 A boy of ten stood beside her. his arm around her wais;. She disengaged her self from the child, and, turning him around till his back was toward her gave him gentle tap between the shoul- ders.
 Run along Bert" said she. This is confidential"
 shes hidden all the presents, Uncle know where they are.'
 Hurry. Grace" said Donald, approach ing her.
 T put the package in Aunt sarah's room whispered the girl. Its right by tho foot of her bed. Aunt Sarah has | nerves. sine added, smiling at Hale, The children don't daro to rummage around in her room"
 Hale and Lafarge exchanged an ago. nized glance, and the latter stepped hastily toward a passage that ran rear | ward.
 Donald, what is the matter?" cxclaim- l ed Grace. running after him and laying | a hand upon his arm.
 That's right" cried Hale. Hold him. and I'll get the thing" | Lafdrge seized him by the shoulder, and the three were for an instant most absurdly posed. Grace" said Lafarge, there has been | fearful mistake. A package sent to my office for examination got mixed up with | those presents"
 My goodness! Is it poison?" she gasped How dreadful! Yet 1t really can't do any harm, since the mistake has | been discovered Nobody has touched the things. I'll go and get them"
 She slipped away from Lafarge. and ran straight against Hale. who. with re markable agility, placed himself in her path.
 Its an explosive" whispered Lafarge. Don't scream You'l scare everybody to death. The children are watching us | from the parlor They think this is d | new Christmas game. l guess The thing was sent to a man who has been threat | ened. and some detectives captured if in time. Don't-don't be alarmed! It's
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The Best
 Gift of All

Thank yop." responded Wallace. "l
 think I'll run down to my office, and
 and you can make your report to me | there."
 You may hear my report before you see it." laughed Lsfarge. You know,
 my friend" he added, more seriously,
 that while ninety-nine of these things are as harmless as children's toys, the hundredth one is loaded to the muzzle. "Pu take care of this one," said Hale,
 suddenly turning toward the office.
 Not by jugful." rejoined Lafarge.
 "I don't turn this sort of thing over to
 another man. That's not like me at
 Hale was within the office by this time. and he reached the desk first. Wallace. upon the threshold, saw the two men in
 a friendly struggle for this extraordinary
 Hold on.' he cried. Be careful! The think has clockwork in it. It was tick ing when I brought it in. You'll set 1t
 At that moment Hale sprang away from the desk, pushing bafarge back He ran to the laboratory door, where he stood an instant with the package
 held close to his ear.
 Tt has stopped ticking, he said. m not afraid of it."
 He dodged into the laboratory as La- large advanced and locked the door be- hind him.
 Halo was obdurate. His heavy tread could be heard as he walked away from | the door.
 ] There's no way to get in there" said I.afarge. T suppose l might as well att | tend to these things.
 With a hasty hand he wrapped the | various small packages into one big bun de, and as he completed this labor the bent form of old Tom McGratn, for
 many years handy man for the I health department, appeared in the | doorway.
 Whats this I hear about dinnymite
 bumbs?' said he. "Is that what you'd | be wantin' me to csiry up town? The 'dinnymite' is all in the labora tory" said Lafarge. "Dr. Hale is play ing with it. These things are to go to the address on the paper, and you're to bs as careful of them as If they were nitroglycerine, every ounce of them.' The old man took the package with great care. and Lafai go ran across to | the door of the laboratory. 'In just a minute,' called Hale In an- sver to his chiefs demand for admit tence. I'm getting at the inside of this | tn -g now. and
 There was a considerable pause. l Its all right" cried Hale, approach
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1 ing the door. There's nothing in it ex- cept some sort of machinery; no eXplo- | siVe whatever" He admitted the two men. Lafarge ahead. and Wallace hanging back a bit. despite Hale's assurance. | On marble slab beside sink full of water stood the internal machine. Hale had given it a thorough soaking and had then wrenched off the bottom of it. for one does well not to open these myste- rious packages in the way that would be most natural.
 It was a box of a handsome dark wood, and within could be seen many wheels and great spindle of a curious shape. Lafarge cast nasty glance at this ob- ject Then he turned it over.
 .Jerusalem the golden"' he exclaimed. This is my Christmas present to Grace Mallory"
 Hale put a hand on Lafarge's shoulder and turned him half round. staring into his face. speeches., and with the look of one who has been stabbed. Its music box continued l4atarGc. | with awesome calmHess. I bought il | in Germany last summer. You must have got the'vrong package off my desk. | Doctor" said Hale hoarsely I'd | rather have been blown up."
 He was interrupted by the district at | torney who at that moment stepped be- tween the two chemists. Doctor said he, tapping Lafarge on the breast where did you send that
 Saints of paradise"' yelled Lafarge. 'I have sent that internal machine to l the Mallorys.
 Breaking away from the others. he ran
 into the office. A glance dlspelled any possible doubt Beyond question he had | put the bomb with the presents and had 1 delivered it to McGrath.
 We must catch him. cried Hale, | dashlng his hand against his dripping forehead. "Oh, isn't this Jim Hale all | over? Wasn't l born into the world for | it?'
 You did 1t for me. Jim" said Lafarge. l "You were in d hurny because you didn' t | want me to get hurt. And the mistake was natural, There were half dozen | of those bundles that looked just alike " He spoke with a consideration and a friendliness that disguised his feeling. In reality he was so nervous that he could not find his hat and overcoat. Wallace 1 handed them to him.
 'You didn't tell me where that thing 1 had gone, he Ssid. You mentioned a name. hut
 Eve sent it to the woman I love-" re- | sponded Lafarge.
 Never mind" said the district attor- | neE scothinglN. Probably it will go of | before it gets to her. Let us hope SO though that's little rough on old Me l Grath"
 Have your friends a teeDhone?" ask ed Hale.
 No" groancd IafHrge. We must de- ] pend upon our speed
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At ( o'clock in the afternoon of Sat urday, Dec. g, Dr. Donald LaIarge, chemist to the Board of Health. anixeo his signature to an official document ana evore with gentle earnestness that he would not do any more work untl Iues- day. His assistant, Dr. Hale, who hao just entered the office from the laborato- ", remarked that everything seemed to be in shape to take care of itself for awhile and forthwith removed long apron, stained and ragged. which he viewed with stern dissatisfaction as he rolled it up and thrust 1t into drawer Hale was a dark visaged young man. with A picturesque shock of black hair and eyes as fierce as a pirates. He had a deep and rumbling voice, a com pact and rugged form and he went about the simplest duties of this life with an air of ruthless determination-as if they were crimes.
 What are all those things?' he asked, indicating . great number of parceles on Lafarge's broad, fiat topped desk.
 Lafarge, who had been bending over the parcels. strengthened his tall figure and pushed back the silky blond hair which would always fall over his fore head when he stopped.
 Christmas presents" said he.
 You've got more friends than have, said Hale.
 More and better friends than I de- serve." was the reply. "and not great many at that. I'm a Lonesome. .unani- able brute There's no reason why anybody should care for me"
 well. somebody does" growied Hale.
 Lafarge became interested.
 DO you think so old man7' he ask ed with an eagerness that was very youthful. q can't get @ line on her my self. But you're mighty shrewd, and you've seen her quite a number of times down here. These little things and he swept his hand over the packages .'are intended for the Christmas tree at her house.
 Whose house?"
 Miss Mallory's." answered Lafarge. Perhaps you didn't mean
 Her? No, confound it! l meant my self. Idiotic thing to say. of course but was sparring for an opening. You see, I've got a little thing for you here, and didn't know how to excuse myself for giving it to you. Here; take 1t. pulling
 Lafarge. also. was considerably embar-
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a package out of the drawer beside him. Its nothing but box of cigars, and they're pretty rank, 1 guess. Cheap, any way. But they'll do for visitors.
 He tossed the package upon the desk and stood a moment, his bow legs apart like a sailorman's, and his manner as askward as a schoolboy's who has for gotten his piece" and can neither go on with it nor get back to his seat. rassed. for he had neglected to buy any thing for Hale, or even to think of him in such a connection.
 Upon my word old fellow" he began, extending his hand, but at that instant the queer little scene was interrupted by the sudden entrance of District Attorney Blake Wallace.
 The district attorney had a package in his hand about the size of an ordt- nary cigar box, wrapped in brown paper and tied with red string. He carried 1t in a peculiar way. with his finger and thumb upon one corner of it and his arm extended in front of him almost grotes- quely. He did not say word until he had put down the package on the desk. Then he backed toward the door. at the same time saying:
 "CNme out here. Lafarge. l want to talk to you"
 "Is it anything so confidential that Dr. Hale can't hear it?" demanded the chemist in surprise.
 NO. nO." exclaimed Wallace Let him come, too, and the quicker the bet ter"
 Wallace seemed to breathe easier and to recover something of his official dig nity when he had passed the door. He put hand upon a shoulder of each of the others and, with the imperceptible dsXterity of the practiced trickster in law. kept them between himself and the office d he said.
 That thing is an internal machine 't least believe that it is. You know about Kensley?"
 The Wan Street man?" said Lafarge. A"Ges," responded Wallace. This thing Tas left at his house scarcely more than half an hour ago. He has been rcceiV- Ing threatening letters for some weeks, and the police have had a good many men out on the case. This is the result of it.
 "rd like to know what yol fellows will load off onto me ncxt?i grumbleG the chemist. For heavens sake. haven't l enough to do in my own departments without monkeying with your dynamite bombs?"
 If you feel any hesitancy about touch Ing it-" began Wallace. But Lafarge interrupted him.
 I'm not afraid of 1t, if that's what you mean" said he. If you think am, just watch me-
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time. Even if Aunt Sarah had not been
 afflicted with nerves. she might well have
 given herself up for lost at the sight of
 this desperate character breaking in upon
 Aunt Sarah" cried Grace from the
 hall. its Dr. Hale, and he is after that
 bundle" pr. Hale this remark did not contain the consolation which it was intended to convey 1t is not so easy, by the way. to think of just the right thing to say at such time. Aunt Sarah understood on- Iy that the man was after thA hIndla
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probably quite harmless, but we can't

probably quite harmless. but we can't take any chances.
 The girl was trying to speak. but she succeeded in uttering only some 9nln- telligibla exclamations, for Lafarge checked her at every attempt py an ner and voice Meanwhile, however. she had chung to Hales arm. But at last he succeeded in freeing himself and darted toward the open door. ~ sha'S in there!"
 What? Here, Hale. Why l thought I saw her in the parlor."
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He win scarce her into A. fit."

nv VIII HVdTCe hcr into a fit,"
 While these hurried words were ex- changed, Hale had reached the door. He glanced through the crack of it, and, seeing no one within. he entered
 Aunt Sarah tall and angular person of forty summers-whiCh she had passed in single blessedness-had been standing a wardrobe had hidden her Hearing Hale's heavy tread. sh" stepped out,
 Az has already been intimated Dr Hale is a man of exceedingly formida ble appearance. The expression of deadly irresistible purpose which his face wears in Its calmest moments was greatly in
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form of womb trouble, and made me a strong, healthy, robust woman. Before using Lydia E. Plnkham's Vegetable Compound, suffered with severe pains in back and side, headache and nervousness. Menses would sometimes occur every two weeks and once had . se- were hemorrhage which lasted month. I was confined to my bed and the attending physi- clans told me would have to undergo an oper- ation as soon as was strong enough. read in one of your little books several testimonials after having been told by their doctors that an
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that had just been put into her room.
 Such being her view. it was especially creditable that she should have had tho bundle lay between them, and in some mysterious manner Aunt Sarah got by him and darted into the hall, with thi precious bundle in her arms. She rad straight into Lafarge.
 Here! Take it." she gasped, and tha next moment she fainted in Grace's arms.
 I4afarge cast one nasty glance around, It seemed to him that he could hear tha mysterious clockwork ticking along tos
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Operations Avoided.

When physician tells woman suffering with ova ran or trouble that operation is necessary 1t ot course frightens her.
 The very thought of the operating table and the knte strikes terror to her heart.
 And our hospitals are full of who there for ovarian and womb operations!
 It quite true that these troubles may reach stage where operation is the only but such much rarer than is generally supposed because great many women have been cured by Mrs Pinkham's med icine after the doctors had said the operation must be performed
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been very successful in curing ovarian troubles In fact up to the point where the knife must be used to instant relief, this medicine is certain to help.
 Ovarian troubles easily developed from womb troubles and womb troubles are so very common that ovaritis steadily the increase among It s nevertheless, most serious trouble, and to recommend wrong treatment for it crime for which there cannot be too deep penalty.
 tis therefore with full consciousness of the serious ness of disease and the steady failure of other medicine to cure it. that present for ovarian and womb trouble Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the most certain to help of any medicine in the world today Any person who could read the letters Ill Mrs Pnkhams files at her office in Lynn Mass would be convinced of the efficiency of Mrs. Pnkhams Compound.
 The strongest and most grateful statements possible to make from who have escaped the operat ng table by the use of this medicine. Let any woman suffering from these troubles anything which may de- veop into them, write and get Mrs. Pinkhams advice If you are beyond the reach of the medicine, you will be frankly told but not you will be fully and carefully and kindly advised.
 The most serious of all the diseases of women, as well as the minor ills, promptly overcome by
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LYdia E PinkhamS VegetAbIe OOWPOUu1 cAn uo an nuenced many my friends to try it. which has proved ye HARTLEY 2O9 S. sangamon St, Chicago, H.
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Earnest Words of Gratitude.

DEAR MRS Vegetable Compound has completely cured me of of womb trouble and made strong
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ANOTHER OPERATION AVOIDED.

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(cOntinued on Page seven,l
Williams news. [microfilm reel] (Williams, Ariz.) 1891-19??, 1901-08-10
LOCALS

You will find the best Havana
cigar at the Cabinet
The dance at the rink last night
was a most enjoyable affair.
Sheriff Jas. A. johnson came up
from Flagstaff yesterday on bust
ness
Attorney J. f. Jones, of Flag
staff was a business visitor yes
terday.
Jas Ragen has purchased himself
a new saddle horse and is becom-
ing quite an equestrian.
Monday morning, bright and
early, Town Marshal Jas. Kennedy
will begin the collection of the
license taxes.
Mr.. C. f. Boyce wishes to an
nounce to the promoters of petitions,
that with the city council is the
proper place to deposit such instru-
ments-
Miss Geyer returned last week
from San Francisco, where she had
been for some time She was &C
companied by her cousin, Miss
Nachtrieb.
If you are satisfied with any kind
of a cigar, then buy it at the first
place you come to. But if you
want the best Havana goods, go to
the Cabinet for them.
Elsewhere in this issue will be
found the ad. of the Legal Tender
saloon The grand opening will
take place tonight amid music and
refreshments. All are invited.
The hot weather is with US again,
and the ice cream and lemonade
parlors west of the Grand Canyon
hotel have resumed business. Jud
Is on hand early and late to serve
all patrons
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Council Proceedings

At temporary hall the Common
Council of the Town of Williams
met on Monday, the 29th day of
July, at 8 p. m, pursuant to adj
journment. The minutes of the
previous meeting were read and APP
proved. The first business in order
was the consideration of ordinance
No. z. (See ordinance book, page
No. ~ On motion of Mr.. Wharton,
seconded by Mr.. Nellis, proposed
ordinance No. z was adopted as read.
Proposed ordinance No. 8 was read
and discussed and adopted on the
motion of Mr.. Wharton, seconded by
Mr.. Nellis. Proposed ordinance
No. 9 was also presented. On mo-
ton of Mr.. Johnston, seconded by
Mr.. Wharton, same was referred to
Committee on Ways and Means
for further consideration. The
next business in order was the
reading of the bid of the G. c. E. l..
and p. Co., on motion of Mr. Nellis,
seconded by Mr.. Johnston, the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
Be it resolved by the Mayor and
Common Council of the Town of
Williams that the bid of the Grand
Canyon Electric Light and Power
company, to furnish lights for
lighting the streets within the cor
Porate limits of the Town of Will
Jams, be accepted, and that the
Town Attorney be instructed to
draw up a contract with said COM
pany; by the terms of which con-
tract said company shall furnish
the equivalent of twenty 16-candle
power lights, to be placed at such
places within the town as may be
designated by the Council of the
Town, and the price for each 16-
candle power lamp, or its equiv
alent, shall be S1.30 per month.
Whereupon the meeting was adj
iourned until Tuesday, July 80.
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so THE PEOPLE MAY KNOW.

To whom it may concern: am
not under a peace bond, and do not
expect to be. Those who are tax
ing the pains to report the same
are radically mistaken.
J. J. gibson.