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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15
SHOOTING IN JACKSON.
Egbert Sisk Seriously Wounds
 Negro,

scottsboro, Oct 14-(Special) )-During a card game at Hollywood. near this place Saturday night difficulty arose between two of the players, when one of them Egbert Sisk, a young white man. got UT and left the room. Some one in the room shut the door. whereupOn Sisk pulled his pistol and begun firing through the door One of the shots struck Slick Russ, ne- gro boy, in the pit of the stomach, from the effects of which he will die. Ssk was arrested and placed in jail at this place There were a number of white men and negroes in the game.
 J. A. w. Smith, Republican candidate for Governor, spoke in the Circuit Court room al this place Saturday last to a small crowd, a number of whom were Democrats. He was given a respectful hearing.
 Lester Morris. a prominent and we'll known citizen and a leading member of the Methodist Church, died at Larkins- ,iIIo IaSt Friday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

Harris received a telegram that her hus- band was dangerously ill., and a short while afterwards another came. announc- ing that he was dead. He left Selma for Anniston during the strike in the South ern shops in this city. but had not yet moved his family away from here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

A mass meeting was held by the Lilly White" Republicans Saturday afternoon in the office of United States Commission CT Marion B. Habson. The meeting was a very quiet one. only those who were in- terested knew anything of it. There were no negroes present There was a very good attendance and discussion of gen. eral topics were indulged in. but no other action was taken. The meeting was pre- sided over by Col. A. A. Mabson and J. P. Gaines was made permanent chair man of the meeting and of the County Executive Committee. It Is proba ble that campaign will be made, the candidates formerly being prominent Populists. The following county officers were nominated: R. L.. Baker and c. w. Newell for the Legislature, and L. W. Johnson for County Superintendent of Education. W. H. Ambrecht. Republican candidate for Attorney General. will speak in Tus- caloesa on October 2oth.
 Mayor W. G. Cochrane recently received a letter from J. c. vanGeel. retired ma jor of the Dutch Colonial troops. now re- siding at The Hague, Holland, in which he was inquring as to the whereabouts of the painting "Mazeppa," which was the work of young Dutch artist who came to America over nfty years ago. Major VanGeel, who is a nephew of the artist, wished to purchase it. The paint ing was purchased by the Erosophc So- ciety of the University of Alabama and placed on its walls, but was destroyed when the building was burned by the Federal troops.
 The following is the program of the fa- culty recital to be rendered at the Tus- caloosa Female College Friday evening: Kamennoi-Ostr Miss Hanlin: Parla, Miss Sessions: Tried, Miss Melton: Dritte Ballade, Miss Burton; When Jack Comes Late, Miss Melton; Valse in E fiat ma jor, Miss Metcalf; If Thou Dids't Love Me, Miss Sessions.
 Much interest is being manifested in the protracted meetings in progress at the Methodist Church. Three services were held Sunday. and all were we'll att tended particularly the afternoon ser vice for IT en. The pastor. Rev. F. P. Gull ver Is being assisted by Rev. B. F. Fra zier of Rome. Ga.
 Woolsey Finell has returned from Mo- bile. where he went in interest of the Mobile and West Alabama Railroad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15
DIED IN oAsTLEBERRY.
T. K. Rogers, Aged Citizen, Passes
 Away.

Evergreen, Oct. H-(speciai)-Thomas K. Rogers died at his home in Castle berry Sunday morning and was buried 1T the Castleberry cemetery yesterday ar ternoon MT. Rogers was one of the old est and best known men in this County being s4 years of age at the time Of his demise. He was veteran of the Mex ican and civil wars.
 MT. Rogers leaves wife several years his senior who Is now In very feeble health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15
wANTED-SITUATION.

WANTED-Position by hrst-class. competent stenographer Address A. H.. care Advertiser.
 IAN EXPERIENCED draughtsman desires work of making mechanical and patent draw ings; maps and plats of property carefully gomery Ala width fr-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15
MAP OF HUNTSVILLE.
It Shows Everything in the City
 Limit,

Huntsville. Oct. 4.-(speciaL)-Lilliard & Quigley have delivered to the City Council a map compiled by contract showing every foot of ground. every road bridge, pipe and telephone or telegraph line in the fourteen square miles covered by this city and suburbs. The map is the first made of the city in sixty years. and Is invaluable to property owners. The same gentlemen have also prepared a maI of the county that is the most complete ever made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15
WANTED.
Information Wanted.

Persons who have been benefited through the use of Dr. Kilmer's Famous Remedy, Swamp
 Root will kindly address "R. J. R." care Advertiser tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

IL. Pollard has bought the house r gently built by J. T. Perry Tor Juoi Benton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15
FINANCIAL.
MISCELLANEOUS.

ALL charity patients desiring admission ,o ths wards of the Montgomery Inarmary nn,,s, have admission card from any of the 6I
 iowinK physicians: Drs. Golithwaite Mcc;on. n,oo. Baker Pollard and Billing. who conrose me visiting stan. "r from either the city or linz. S1 - ~ SI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

John Pollard and l.. H. McCurdy have returned from Lexington. Ky, where they went to purchase some blooded horses. MT. Pollard says that Ben Re- nick will arrive in Selma in about a week with a string of twelve or fifteen horses and will winter them out at the track. He says that Harry Benedict may also come to Selma to winter his string of colts. Both of these horsemen are well known in Selma and will be cordially welcomed when they come.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

Miss Cannon, Sec'y Detroit Amateur Art Association, tells young women what to do to avoid pain and suffering caused by female troubles.
 II can conscientiously recommend Lydia F.. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to those of my sisters suffering with female weakness and the troubles which so often befall women. I suffered for months with general weakness and felt so weary that had hard work to keep up. I had shooting pains and was utterly miserable. fu my distress I was ad- vised to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and 1t was a red letter day to me when took the first dose, for at that time my restora- tion began In six weeks l was changed woman. perfectly well in every respect. felt so elated and happy that I want all women who suffer to get we'll as l did. Miss GUILA CANNON, 359 Jones St, Detroit, Corresponding Sec'y Mich. Amateur Art Association. -S5ooo forfeit f original ot abOOs letter prorng genuHeHess oan"st be produced
 It is clearly shown in this young lady's letter that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound will surely cure the sufferings of women; and when one considers that Miss GannO7'S letter is only one of hun which we have. the great virtue of Mrs. Pinkham's medi- cine must be admitted by all.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

Charles Scott of Montgomery. recently donated $2OO0 for the erection of "Ba- bies Cottage" at the Baptist orphanage in Evergreen. Work has begun on the cottage and 1t promises to be neat and useful addition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15
FAIR IN TUSCALOOSA.
Elks Arrange for Entertainment to
 Begin November 10.

Tuscaloosa, Oct. 1A-(Special.)- )-Tusca- loosa is to have a Street Fair beginning on November 10 and lasting five days. The Tuscaloosa Lodge of Elks has closed contract with the Cincinnati Carnival Company to bring a number of clean, first class attractions here and it is very prob able that the carnival will prove a suc- cess in every way. The attractions will bs placed o1 the business streets of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

Mrs. c. B. Stubbs. who died in Mont gomery, was buried at Castleberry yes terday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

J. P. Anderson of villula has rented the Norwood house on the LongvieW road and will move his family here in few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15
BAPTIsTs IN SEALE.
Several Ministers Attending Harris
 Association.

Association.
 Scale. Oct. A-(Special.)-The seven- teenth annual meeting of the Harris Mis- sionary Baptist Association met at the church here today at Il o'clock. with Rev. Lamar Jones of Phenix City. Moderator. There are fourteen churches in the As- sociation. and a large number of dele- gates and visitors are in attendance Among the visiting ministers are Revs A. J. Montague. President of Howard College; c. M. Underwood of Brundidge, J. W. Hammer of Waverly. Lamar Jones of Phenix City. R. A. J. Cumbee of Mid way. and A. J. Moncrief of Union Springs.
 The meeting will last through Thurs day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

The Madison County Democratic Execu- tive Committee met Saturday and among other things adopted resolution favor- ing the working of county convicts upon the public roads instead of leasing them to the mining companies. A campaign committee was appointed and when this committee met, K. J. Harrison was elect ed chairman and Erie Smith was made secretary. Several distinguished Demo- cratic speakers will be brought here dur ing the next two weeks to arouse the Democratic VOtery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

It is reported that R. K. Chadwick will put up a house on the Hammons lot and that J. c. Vann will move his family
 there from his plantation south of Scale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

A good many raisers of fine stock, chicken fanciers, etc, are taking a good deal of interest in the proposed Fall Fes- tival that will come off next month and will make exhibits. Of course the prizes that are being offered are very small, but the honor of winning. one of the prizes. if nothing but a blue ribbon, will give an impetus to raising better stock and finer chickens in this section of Ala bama
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

Several ladies of the city have set about to have an art loan exhibit of the treas ures and heirlooms held by citizens here. There are hundreds of valuable pictures and articles of bric-a-brac owned by some of the old families, and the ladies pro- pose to exhibit them to raise money for charity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

Prtckly Ash Bitters cures disease of thu kidneys, cleanses and strengthens th' liver. stomach and bowels.
 sdy-Wed- fri-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15
WANTED-BoARD OR ROOMS.

wANTED-Board by nice young man in pri vate family; must be centrally located: stat' terms Address w, care Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

w. c. Kelly of Birmingham has a' cepted a position with The Gazette.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

G. s. Rust of Indianapolis Is the gues of his daughter Mrs. F. w. Needs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15
FOR SALE

-------->----~--~---~--~~ FOR sAIE-Factory prices. Globe Wernicke hooT cases filing cabinets, card index systems, SesEs transfer cases and indexes for all let e. ca abinets Ed c. Fowler Co. su-wd- fr-tf FOR SALE-Several second hand heating stoyes ct a bargain. Apply at Advertiser of ece If F0P sALE-Wind mills improved hot air ngines hydraulic and engine rams, pumps, enSts complete waterworks for suburban and anntry homes. George F. Bemer. Mechanical Engineer, 2l Mobile St.. Montgomery. Ala. 2et
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

Miss Julia Smith has returned fror Europe, where she spent the summe with the Brownell party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

Colonel T. J. Potter of Eleanor Station, is in the city today. He says that the worms have eaten up what many thought would he a top crop. He says he will make about two bales of cotton to the mule, where he formerly got from eight to twelve.
 The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company has started to laying rails on the new grade between Sardis and Selma, and will have finished laying them the entire distance, seven miles, in a week or ten days.
 The doctors report that the sudden change in the weather has caused good many chills and cases of malarial fever In Selma.
 A. G. Parrish, President of the City National Bank, has been confined to his home for several days with severe cold.
 Rev. Jett West, pastor of the Center vile Presbyterian Church, Is in the city on a visit to relatives and friends.
 Dave Harris. a brother-in-law of R. L. Owen. died in Anniston yesterday. Ills remains reached Selma last night and will be inferred some time today. Mrs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

Mrs. N. N. Clements and daughter Miss Belle have returned from stay oi several month with Mrs. Sterling F. Adams at Fort Logan, Col.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

wANTED-For U. S. Army, able bodied un- married men between ages of 2i and 3S; citizens of United States of good character and temperate habits. who can speak, read and write English For information apply to Re cruiting Officer. Moses Building. Montgomery,
 Ala sun-Wsd-Il
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15
LOST, SPRAYED OR STOLEN.

LOST OR sTRAYED-A fat cream colored Jer- sev COW Notify W. F. Holloway. 462 & Court St. room 8. Moses Bldg. LOST-At Nachman & Meertief's parasol with natural wood handle, marked H. G. Finder suitable reward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

TYPEWRITERs for rent: machines in good order and kept that way; Remington Standard Ieada Terry & r-vsnt. Iool Noses Building
 FOR RENT-Several neat. attractive cottages in city. at Highland Park and on south side; favorable terms to good tenants. Willard M. Sweatt, 10 S. Perry. St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

Rev. Jett West pastor of the Center vile Presbvterian Church, is in the city on A visit to relatives and friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

Woolsey Finell has returned from Mo- bile where he went in interest of the Mobile and West Alabama Railroad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15

A. c. Parrish. President of the City National Bank, has been confined to his home for several days with severe cold.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15
FOR RENT.

TOR RENT-The second and third stories oi inc brick building, situated on Lawrence St. onposite the postoffice and immediately in real oF The Advertiser building; these rooms art We'll suited for offices or sleeping rooms. Alp nv to H. C. Davidson. Real Estate and In. surance, phone l5.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-07

when the crushing blow fell so suddenly
upon her.
Ethelwynn was a woman OF extraordinary
character, full OF picturesque charm and
glowing romance. To be tremblingly alive
to the gentle impressions and yet to be
able to preserve, when the prosecution OF a
design requires II, an immovable heart
amidst even the most imperious causes Of
subduing emotion, is perhaps not an i'm
possible constitution Of mind, but 1t is the
utmost and rarest endearment Of humanity.
l knew her as a woman of high mental
powers touched with a melancholy sweet
ness. l was now aware OF the cause Of
that melancholy.
Yet It was apparent that the serious and
energetic part of her character was founded
on deep passion, for after her sisters
marriage with the man she had herself
loved and had threatened she had actually
come there beneath their roof and lived as
her sisters companion, sitting all the
hatred that had entered her heart and
preserving an outward calm that had no
doubt entirely disarmed him.
Such a circumstance was Extraordinary
To me, as to Amber Jevons, who knew her
we'll, it seemed almost uncomfortable that
old Mr.. Courtenay should allow her to live
there after receiving such a wild communi-
cation as that final letter. Especially curl
Gus, too, that Mary had never suspected or
discovered her sisters jealousy. Yet so
skilfully had Ethelwynn concealed her in
tention Of revenge that both husband and
wife had been entirely deceived.
Love, considered under its ~poetical aspect,
is the union of passion and imagination.
had foolishly believed that this calm, sweet
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-07

He nodded.
"And you are now prosecuting them in
the direction Of Ethelwynn2"
mo" he answered. mot exactly"
l looked at his face and saw upon 1t an
expression of profound mysteriousness. His
dark well-marked countenance was a COM
pick one always, but at that moment l was
utterly unable to discern whether he spoke
the truth or whether he only wished to mis-
lead my suspicious into a different channel.
That he was the acme OF shrewdness, that
his powers Of deduction were extraordinary
and that his patience in unraveling a secret
was almost beyond comprehension l knew
well. Even those great crackers Of crimi-
nails, Shaw and Maddox of New Scotland
Yard, held him in respect and admired his
acute intelligence and marvellous power of
perception.
Yet his attempt to evade a question which
so closely concerned my WI peace of mind
and future happiness tried my patience. If
he had really discovered some fresh facts
considered it but right that l should be ac-
quainted with them.
Has your opinion changed as to the
identity of the person who committed the
crime?" 1 asked him rather abruptly.
mot in the least" he responded, slowly
lighting his foul pipe. How can it, in the
face of the letter we burnt?"
"Then you think that Jealousy was the
cause Of the tragedy? That She
mo, not jealousy he interrupted, speak
ing quite calmly. THE facts l have dis
| covered go to show that the motive was
not jealousy"
Hatred, them"
mo, not hatred"
Then what?"
That's just where I fail to form a
theory he answered, after a brief silence
during which he watched the blue smoke
curl upward to the somber ceiling of my
room. "In a few days l hope to discover
the motive
;You will let me assist your" l urged
eagerly. II am at your disposal at any
hour"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-07
CHAPTER XII.
C1AFl EN- Al
Concerns Ny Private Affairs.

Concerns sly Private Affairs.
what have you found there?" inquired
Amber Jevons, quickly interested and yet
surprised at my determination to conceal
It from him.
Something that concerns me-" I replied
briefly.
Concerns your he calculated. 81 don't
understand. How can anything among the
old mans private papers concern your"
This concerns me personally" l an
swered. "Surely that is SUFFICIENT explana-
ton"
"No," my friend said. Forgive me.
Ralph, for speaking quite plainly. but in
this affair we are both working toward the
same end-namely, to elueidate the mys-
terry. We cannot hope for success II you
are bent upon concealing your discoveries
from me-"
This Is a private affair Of my own" l
declared doggedly. What l have found
only concerns myself"
He shrugged his shoulders with an air
Of distinct dissatisfaction.
Even II II Is a purely private matter
we are surSly good friends enough to be
cognisant OF one another's secrets" he re-
marked.
"of course" replied, obviously, but
only up to a certain point"
''Then, in other words, you imply that
you can't trust meG"
"I can trust you, Amber" ! answered
calmly 1--WE are the best OF friends and
I hope we shall always be so. win you moi
forgive me for refusing to show you these
lettersg'
81 only ask one question. Have they
anything to do with the matter we are In
vestigating9"
/ hesitated. With his quick perception
he saw that a lie was not ready upon my
lips.
.sThey have. Your silence tells me so
In that case It is your duty to show m'
them"
protested again. but he overwhelmed
my arguments. In common fairness u
him / ought not..I knew, to keep back th'
truth. And yet it was the greatest ant
most terrible blow that had ever tallel
upon me, He saw that l was crushed AM
stammering, and he stood by wondering.
"Forgiye me. Amber" l urged again
ssWhen you have read this letter you viii
fully understand Why / have endeavoreI
10 conceal II from you: why. II you were no
present here at this moment l would burr
them all. and not leave a trace behind"
Then l handed It to him.
He took Il eagerly. skinned II through
and started just as / had started when b
saw the signature. Upon his face was
blank exphession, and he returned II TO m
without a word.
"swell?" ! asked. What is your opin
lonf"
my opinion Is the same as your owl
Ralph. old fellow" he nswered SLOWLY
looking me straight In the face. 1T
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-07

mo-" he answered, decisively. you
arc prejudiced, Ralph. You unfortunately
still love that woman"
A sigh escaped me. What he said was.
alas, too true. l had adored her through
those happy months prior to the tragedy.
She had come into my lonely bachelor life
as the one ray of sunlight that gave me
hope and happiness and l had lived for
her alone. Because of her l had striven
to rise in the profession and had labored
hard so that in a little while l might be
in a position TO marry and buy that quiet
country practice that was my ideal ex-
istence. And even now, with my idol
broken by the knowledge of her previous
engagement to the man now dead, l con-
fess that l nevertheless still entertained a
strong affection for her. The memory of
a past love is often more sweet than the
love itself-and to men it is so very often
fatal.
l had risen to pour out some whisky
for my companion when of a sudden my
man opened the door and announced:
There's a lady to see you. sir"
"A lady!" we both exclaimed with one
voice.
Yes, sir" and he handed me a card.
l glanced at 1t. My visitor was the very
last person l desired to meet at that mo-
ment, for she was none other than Ethel
wynn herself.
I'll go. old chap" Jevons cried, spring.
ing to his feet and draining his glass at a
single draught. She mustn't meet me
here. Goodbye till tomorrow. Remember,
betray no sign to her that you know the
truth. It's certainly a curious affair, as it
now stands. but depend upon it that there's
more complications and mystery in 1t than
we have yet discovered.
ITO Be Continued.)
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-07

You think then that the motive of the
crime was jealousy"
THE letter makes II quite plain he
answered huskily. "Give me the others.
Let me examine them. l know how Sc
we're this blow must be to you, old fellow"
he added. sympathetically.
Yes, it has staggered me-" I stammered.
I'm utterly dumbfounded by the unex-
pected revelation" and l handed him the
packet Of correspondence, which he placed
upon the table, and seating himself, com
menced eagerly to examine letter after
letter.
While he was thus engaged l took up the
first letter, and read 1t through-right to
the bitter end.
1t was apparently the last Of a long cor
~respondence for all the letters were ar
ranged chronologically, and This was the
last Of the packet. Written from Neneford
Manor, Northamptonshire, and vaguely
dated "Wednesday" as is a woman's habit.
It was addressed to Mr.. Courtenay and ran
as follows: