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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11

 The announcement that Lieutenant Colonel kyle would so on the stand to tcatlfy in his owr behalf when the c3urtmartial, composed of officers of the Alabama National Guard, resumed it's sitting yesterday morning, attracted a great crowd to the hall of the House. of Representatives. The gallery was filled with women and many women sat down. stairs in the hall. They were not disap pointed, as Lieutenant-ColonelI Kyle took the stand soon after the officers assem- bIed at 9 o'clock
 The accused officer gave his testimony Tn an earnest voice and told the complete story of his controversy with Colonel Higdon He swore that he did not apolo- gize to Colonel Higdon for his conduct in asking him for his resignation. 'but, on the contrary told the Colonel of his regi- ment that he could not live if he dis honored him by placing derogatory en- dorsemcnt upon his discharge. The de- rogatory statement was removed from the papers by Colonel Higdon.
 Lieutenant-Colonel Kyle showed that he was in New York during the encamp- ment of his regiment; that he did not re- ceve any order to attend the encamp- ment, and did not actually know that an encampment was held until he returned to Alabama several weeks subsequent to the encampment,
 The most important testimony drawn from the accused officer by the Judge Advocate was the statement that he tLieutenant-Co Colonel Kyle) as a member of the Legislature of 1S9S-99 tried to have a section Incorporated in the military bill providing for the resignations of all field officers Of the Guard. He admitted that the purpose of this proposition was to secure the resignation of Colonel Hig- don by law
 At the afternoon session, Capt. II. B. Kennedy of Birmingham, acting adjutant of the 3rd infantry and witness for the State, created something of a sensation by engaging in a controversy with MT. LomaX. one of the lawyers for Lieuten- ant-Colonel Kyle. MT. LomaX several times objected to the character of his 
 on telling what he knew regardless of the lawyers objection. MT. Lomax ap- pealed to the court and Captain Kennedy was reprimanded for his insistency.
 Several other witnesses were called by the State in rebuttal at the afternoon session.
 The night session was given over en- tirely to the verifcation of testimony. al- though Major Parkes, upon being qucs- tioned concerning his arrest upon order of Colonel Higdon during the Spanish car, caused d stir by admitting that he was arrested upon his own request after he had cursed Colonel Higdon and told him that he had the alternative of mak- ing the insult a personal matter or plac- ing him under arrest.
 Three sessions of the court were held yesterday and many of the spectators fingered in the hall until Il o'clock last night, when the court adjourned until 9:3O o'clock this morning.
 It is probable that verihcation Of tes- timony will consume the morning session and that argument will begin this after noon. General Oates and MT. Lomax
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Weather Forecast.

Washington, Jan. l0.--For Alabama: Fair Saturday colder, except in extreme Southern portion; Sunday, fair; : fresh westerly to northwestsrly winds. .As<s<&SEss
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ITo EE coSrrNCED.l
NOTES OF NOTABLES.

Queen Helena of Ita,y, who is a
skilled artist, has been elected a mem
Der of the Academy of st. Luke at
Rome.
DIR. c. Schick, the eminent architect
and Palestine explorer, who died re.
Gently at Jerusalem, had been engaged
In scientific, theological and topo-
graphical work in the east for half a
century.
Prince Conrad of Bavaria, who has
just attained his majority, has taken
his seat in the Bavarian house of peers.
Three other young princes will take
their seats this year, and then there
will be 16 members of the royal family
in the house.
An Austin (Tex.) dispatch says that
ex-Gov. Hogg foots up the total value
of his holdings in the Texas oil field at
more than $4,000, 900. He says he has
sold small part of his holdings at
Beaumont to English capitalists for
So 200, 900.
The crown prince OF Germany recent.
ly violated the rules of the students
corps to which he belonged at the Uni
'SASANS u DOuu 10 SuCn an extent that,
with the approval of the emperor, he
was subjected to two weeks confine-
ment in hisroom. The prince does not
like university life.
Twice the date had been set for the
marriage of Miss Holman to Marconi,
the trousseau prepared and everything
else ready, but an inventor, absorbed
In his dreams and half crazy over his
will-o'-the-wisps, makes a poor sutton.
Edison is married and happy, but he
forgets TO go home to meals. He for
gets even to go home to bed. He win
stay all night working in his iabora-
tory with no idea that the rest of the
world is sleeping.
Senator Stewart, of Nevada, is no
longer called Santa Claus. He has a
new nickname, and is now known as
Milk" Stewart. This is owing to the
fact that the senator owns big dairy
farm in Virginia and has placed alarge
advertisement in all the local papers
Offering to supply the Washington pub
lie with clean milk, from clean cows, in.
clean cans, distributed by clean men
for clean prices.
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CHAPTER XVI.
VISIONS.

AURES quick eye perceived
the change In Evariste's bear
ing. She saw the lofty con-
- fldence In his face as be pass
ed to and from the Latiolais
home with increasing frequency and
understood that he felt be had been
lifted above the level on which she
stood, far and beyond her reach. And
Quilleberts manner Of easy familiarity
and assured control she attributed to
his belief that her passion for the
young man must be attenuated by the
suddenly heightened distance from Its
object But her stout heart was not
dismayed nor were her faculties blunt
ed by contact with difficulties. Her
hate was strong and IMPLYING; her
love was fierce and selfish. She had
never forgiven Estelle the defeat In the
contest for sponsorship of the church
ben. She had an added grievance
against her as the magnet which drew
him who was her own Iife's loadstone
and abhorred her as the source of
Quiileberts hope Of power over herself
That Estelle loved Horace and could
never love again; that marriage with
Evariste would make her life one long.
bitter misery, she well knew. But wei
come as was that prospect to her ha-
tired, 1t terrified her love as Its DOOM
Esteile's punishment and her own suf-
fering were inseparably involved. The
counter currents OF passion met In her.
and, as the scientists declare OF the
sinuSoidal positives and negatives Of
Electricity, instead OF annihilating each
other, conmingled and produced u force
pertaking of the natures of both. Her
watchfulness OF Quillebert was sharp
ened, her demeanor toward Evariste
grew holder and warmer, and she re-
fused TO admit into her mind doubt Of
her hnal triumph over both.
The cause OF the Confederacy was
expiring when the Federal commander
ordered the burning of the Proshame
distillery near Mansura, from which
Dede's cabarat had long drawn it's SUPP
ply of rum. That notable boniface
was thus enabled to double the price
for the goodly store OF II he had then
on hand. The connagration attracted
the country folk In large numbers.
Among the spectators were Quillebert,
Evariste and LatiolRis, who had await
ed 1t ut the cabaret; also Laure. return
ing from visit to the little milliner at
Marksville, viewed the spectacle from
n favorable point which she selected
near Evariste. When the dense black
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worth the Price.

A certain ponpous and officiGus
judge in western town had just fined
young lawyer ten dollars for con-
tempt of court After II had been paid
grave old attorney walked up to the
bench and laid down ten-dollar gold
piece.
What is that for?" asked the judge.
"For contempt, your honor" was the
reply.
"But didn't fine you for contempt"
answered the Judge. There must be
some mistake"
"oh, no; there isn't" replied the old
man. 81 have cherished a secret con-
tempt for this court for a dong time.
and I'm willing TO pay for it."-Chicago
Daily News
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fennes prOsperity and hallows afnic

'fcnnes prosperity and hallows afaic-
tioz.
cit IL kind OF you TO CALL my friend.
for our house is sadly in need OF cheer"
she said. greeting Evariste.
mo misfortune has come to you,
hope" he replied. seeking. yet dread.
Ing, a suggestion for the declaration he
wss resolved to make. You have not
been illT"
mo; must not fall sick, for there
would then be 20 one to nurse my poor
grandfather"
els he not as usual?''
"Much worse than usual am sore
ly distressed. over his state. He is rap
idly falling. Sleep and appetite are
denied him. he is grieving over some
imaginary or real trouble which he
keeps secret to himself oh, why could
from that wicked man Quillebert?"
"Asdemoisene, L labored for that
sincerely"
81 believe you; indeed, / believe you.
II was not TO complain OF you that |
spoke 1t was emily to bewail the har,
fate. fear II is now too late"
How too later asked Evarists IN
tone OF concern.
IL do net think my grandfather will
live through the summer. l am sur
he win not unless be can be relieved o
| the mental anxiety that In so fast con
sumiag his strength" Estelle's eye
began to we'll over a. she made thi
| gloomy prediction
hadsmoisslls. what would you dc
what would you give to cure NJ La
tiolais and make him what he was tel
years agoT Evarists's nervousness
became apparent ~ be thus suddenI
| approached the crisiR-
"Ah, 10 bon DieuP' she exclaimed "
am very weak, and am very poor, bu
there In no task would not undertake
nothing Of mine l would not give
But. alas. am powerless TO cure or re
stsrs him"
mo, y0u are not powerless. 70
have the cure"
"Ir she said, astonlshed. ''Surel
ysu are TESTING. monsieur. But it is
strange subject for merriment"
"Mademoisslls, Il is 4 subject upo
which could not Jest il I would" Eva
rtsts protested, with warmth SCI r,
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folds Of smoke hung sullenly over the
ruin, laying pail upon the dead dam
nation, she said to him:
Il have seen writhing In that foul
cloud the souls OF men lost through the
product OF this vanished manufactory
OF satan"
us vision seeing an inheritance like
sensing?" Evariste asked sarcasticaIIy.
II believe IL is. see visions often"
rs the one power as reliable as the
otherY'
"Yes. but the visions depress me.
They are so real"
Then why do you indulge themY
Because / cannot Danish or resist
them"
why, Laure. you may yet become a
doctress."
mo"
"Why notY'
Because you viii prevent"
Not l." said Eyariste positively.
Eyes, you," she insisted, with firm
ness.
us this another Cassandra prophe-
cyY'
1T is true prophecy. 1 know moth
ing Of Cassandra- Come with me,
please. I wish to stop for a moment
at the old cottage to get book of my
granduncle's which left there"
Il will be delighted" he assented,
with condescsnding air which was
not lost upon her. Are you not fear
full that those things will be stolen
from the deserted cottsgeT
mo. The thieves among us will not
risk the vengeance OF the doctress."
But she is dead"
They dread her curse the more be-
cause she is dead"
They rode through the swamp In
silence. he affected to reinstate the
dignity which he thought had been I'M
Willingly lowered by the free converse
in the crowd. She gave herself to a
train OF disturbing thoughts, which
flushed and paled her brown face and
escaped in signs from her heaving
bosom, and she threw from dark, melt
ing eyes glances OF yearning and adora-
ton upon her unseeing companion for
which many a Gasconoid would gladly
have given all his worldly possessions.
Arrived at the cottage, she drew a
bunch Of keys from her reticule and,
begging Evariste to await her on the
veranda, unlocked the door and enter
ed. The stiffness OF the house and all
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more. 1t win not last very much Ion.
ger, for. Evariste. come to me you will
and in the Digit OF terror. 1 see I'll I
win waiti"
There was In her manner the posi-
dvsness OF prescienes which awed the
man who had prided himself on i'm
FEASIBILITY, and he turned away per
turbsd and vexsd- She re-entsred the
dark room and, ninging herself Int
the huge chair Of her grandmother, SAT
staring into the future until the fury
within her had spent itself As Il
charged with the sturdiness Of spirit
which had borne the old doctress
through many = trial. she resolutely
exclaimed:
Ike shall net, though It take his
death and mine to PREVENT
Rssuming the gown she had worn
through the day. Laure composed her
features and returned to QuiIlsbsrt'l
dwelling. loathing It now as a charnel
house, but choosing not Jet to leave 1t
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Conforninr 4. Be.t U.nre.

"Mr. Hargus, when there is treaty
between two powers and one of them
breaks the agreement, the other is not
bound by it any longer. That is cor
rect, is it not2"
"Yes, that's my understanding of It.
Nellie, but why"
"Mr. Hargus, you took that taIlow-
faced Fan Billiewink to the theateR
last night. Our engagement is abro-
gated, Mr.. Hargus. Tribune.
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BE ny rife" nc exclaimed hotly,
peat seriously that you possess your
grandfather's care. VIII you give him
the benefit OF itT'
"a love my grandfather so that l
would willingly die to save him. But
what is this cure monsieur7 How eau
| restore himT Your words mystify
me-"
And yet they are simple aud easily
understood" replied Evariste. Lis.
ten. mademoiselle. perfectly compre-
bend the troubles which Cypress NJ
Latiolais and threaten his health. lie
has not the talent for business aud has
not exercised due care In his AFFAIRS.
The consequence is that he now duds
himself indebted beyond his means OF
payment and fears he has involved
your interests also. Having the SEN
sitiveness OF gentleman, this condi-
ton preys upon his mind. His long nd-
diction to drink and drugs has untitled
him to bear the strain. He is shorten
ing his life by silent, corroding grief"
IF you have correctly stated the
case, monsieur. how can / save the
poor dear sufferer" Estelle asked, ter
rifed.
"Wll you. il you cam" demanded
EvaristeA
You need not ask that question, -
she replied
Then 1t rests with you, Estelle. Be
my wife and redeem your GRANDPA
Their" said he, 6ercely springing the
trap.
"Evariste!- she whispered, starting
to her feet as IL IN fright
He alse rose and advanced toward
her, but was checked by a repslling
gesture.
yes, be my wife," he exclaimed hot
ly. "Estelle, 1t has been the dream of
my life from boyhood. 1 have loved
you with every breath 1 drew since
long ago we met at Father Grhe's ia
bic on the day OF the races. Ny love
and hope Of winning you have sustain
ed me through trials, indignIties and
injustices. 1 remained a civilian
throughout the war and endured the
contempt which is the towards lot to
be near you and protect you. loved
you in silence, for / was poor. But
now. Estelle, have ample fortune.
Peace has come; life begins BE my
wife, and my whole existence shall be
devoted to your happiness. Share my
fortune; be mistress Of my estate as
we'll as Of my heart. Give me the hus-
bands right to guard your interests,
and my joy will be to put away the
burdens from your inheritance. lift the
crushing load from your grandfather's
shoulders and give to his declining
years the boon OF calm and ease. We
will take him to our home. and Will
vie with you in affectionate. generating
care for his tranquility and comfort.
can control the debts that bear him
down. and can command Quillebert.
Consent, Estelle, and 1 promise that
within month after our wedding day
the debts shall pass into your hands
and Quillebert shall pass to France.
Do not refuse. Estelle." he cried fran
tically, observing she was about to
speak. Take time TO reflect. Answer
me another day"
81 need no time for reflection. My
answer is ready now and must be de-
livered. What you ask can never be-"
She spoke gently and firmly, but her
voice was not wholly free OF resent
ment.
mot to save your grandfather from
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poverty and disgrace?" he said. his
face darkening with anger and malice.
She staggered, but answered reso-
lutely:
"Nov
And yet you said you would die to
give him peace and health"
"And so would, but did not say
] would commit sacrilege."
What do you mean?"
81 prefer not to explain
He eyed her suspiciously.
you have not taken a nuns vows?'
Il wished to do so, but Father Grhe
would not give his sanction. He In
structed me that l would best serve
| God through my duty to my grand.
| father"
And by booming him to shameful
beggary you perform that duty7" he
| sneered.
The duty must be a sinless one.
Rather than profit by a sinful service
my grandfather would cheerfully lay
his hand In mine and walk forth from
this house forever homeless, beg from
| door to door and sleep under the trees"
So serene and self trusting did she ap.
A
the green forest that Evariste felt him.
self dwindle before her.
Have asked Of you a sinful deed ~
he demanded.
Eyes. A loveless wife is a shining
woman. I could not give you my love
with my hand. 1 have no love to give"
You were net always loveless. Why
now?'
my love Is Dead" she moaned pite.
ously. no longer able to restrain her
emotion, and hid her face against the
mantel
| 81 understand" he said tauntinRly,
"snd lies buried under the apple trees
| In Kentucky"
! She turned upon him a whitening
look of mingled contempt and lndigna
ton. 'Wretched man." she cried
how can you speak such ruffian words
Of the noble dead2 Can you not see
him hide his head from the shades OF
his comrade heroes, Inundated by the
perhdy OF the brother whom his love
and generosity strove In vain to make
gentleman Oh. unhappy migrate
spare from your decorating hatred
that sacred spot where sleeps your
oenefactor, whose narrow bed beneath
the sod shines with a light the blacl
darkness OF your heart will neve
know"
Then you do not deny that you
love lies dead In that same hallowe,
graye| persisted Evariste. within;
under tho dsnunciation. And you seel
to play against me Horace dead as yor
did Horace living"
Monsieur" she cried, do you dare
yes" he interrupted insolently, "
dare anything now. You have mad
me desperate. / decline to accept thi
answer as final l will come this da.
next week for another. Dare! Yes,
Will dare to coms again, and will dar
meanwhile to make such provision tha
you wild not them dare say me n
again"
do not return"
II will"
cit win be uselsss.
"We shall ses''
81 will not receive you"
You shall"
Blind with rage. he dashed furious,
up the bayou road and across tn
swamp to Dede's cebare. to inforu
waiting Quulebert OF his rebuff
Estelie dew to her priedieu and fel
upon her knees. In anguish she praye,
for strength to bear her through tn
approaching ordeal. Rising, she stoo,
n moment gazing into the sky of cloud
less blue aud murmured softly:
: Rest. my Horace. My love shall
wake only with you. Remember tn
vow ! made when they told me yov
were dead. That vow shall not b.
} broken"
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A sumcIeDt Rea.ou

Farmer What's the OBJ
ject in organizin' a new political party,
anyhow?
Farmer Stackpole - Why - good
gosh, Lyman!-there's n whole lot Of
fellers that can't get office in either
of the old partiesi-Puck.
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A Givenwny.

did you hear those two distinct
thuds?" whispered the lady medium.
well, that was theSapping OF the spir-
its"
NO, it want" spoke up shrill
voice; that was paw droppin' his shoes
as he jumped in bed."-Chicago Daily
News
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sraks c,rsI rhiI ds.I

emetorily. Stake careI This r. Vital
to me. 1 have no time to be wasted By
your chicken heartsdness or to devote
to arguments. Few words are needed.
II you will pledge me to marry Bstslle
Latiolais before the expiration Of 80
days. l viii give you the papers Of cid
Lsonidas now and pay you the $4,000
the day after the marriage. II you
fail. 1 win 80 to France alone. leaving
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Best She Gould Do.

She-The very next morning after
you had proposed to her she confded
in me and asked me what she had bet
ter do.
He-I hope you were favorable.
She-Oh, yes. / tod her 1 didn't be-
iieve she could do any better.-Town
Topics
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More IrpertInence

Il never believe more than half
hear, anyway" said Mrs. Henpeck.
Don't your" her husband asked
shrinking back into his corner. But
that doesn't keep you from telling IL
all, I otics."-Chicago Record Her
aid,
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Not Constant

Stutterton-G-g-good morning!
Cutterton-Good morning. Say, do
you always stammer like that?
Stutterton-N-n-No. Only w-when 7
t-t-try to t-talk.-Philadelph Press.
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His Last Visit

$50 you met frost when you called
around" said Tom. Did you feel
chilly?"
Not at ALL" responded Dick. 'sHer
father made it warm enough for me-"
Chicago Daily News.
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Why Not. Indeeal

Mrs. Towser-You don't mean to saw
you believe everything your husband
tells you?
Mrs. Lambl1in-Why shouldn't I If
it makes me happy? - Boston Tran
script.
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The Drawback to Originality.

"Why do you keep repeating quota
tions?" asked the irritable man.
"Why don't you say something orig
-iual?''
"My dear sir, there's no use Of
that. Every time thing of anything
god enough to be original find that
somebody said it years ago."-Wash-
ln1ton Star.
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Forgot Himself

Shc-My husband is q brute!
Friend-Au men are brutes, my
dear.
She-Mine is simply abominablsI I
asked him if he did not think you were
as pretty as I, and he said "yes."-N.
Y. Weekly.
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ProbIenrticaI.

Clara-How long wiz your engage
lnent to him last?
Maud-Why, don't know how much
money he has saved up.-Detroit Free
Press
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Educational

Weary Willie-Let's learn ter hyp-
notize each other.
Stubbles-Aw, what's de use?
Weary Willie-See de advantageP
We kin work and not know it.-Judge.
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He Is.

Will Lingtoo (refiectively)-I tell
you, a man has got to take a good deal
on trust, in this world.
Elbo Zonte (gloomily)-Got to? He's
good and lucky if he can get it. -
Judge.
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Their Romance.

Lets see; wasn't there a romance
connected w a their courtshipg
Yes. The one he tod her about hi.
vast wealth."-San Francisco BuLetiu-
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Freddie-Why does money talk, dad 7
Cobwigger-Because we are all too
ready to listen TO it.-Judge.
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"'Goosel said my husband, just
as he was leaving the house this morn
ing. / wonder whether he wants
some for dinner or whether he meant
-Meggendorfer Blaetter.
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A Candid AdmIssiop,

The rose. likewise the violet.
To me seems but q bore.
I'd rather have az orchid. cause
1t costs q great deal mora
-WashinGton Star.
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The wedding VOYAGE.

Then came q groan Of voeful sound.
The bride, o! whore was she?
A-leaniDE Imply Ger the rail,
And pleading with the Sec
-ChioaEo Tribune