The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

men-at-arms the trio were. And here's the man we want" almost shout ed O'Leary. Come hither, Pylant, and listen to the scheme which the mann moth mind of James OLeary has evolved But first tell me If you're still with us and not gone over to the re- formers, like the rest of the dirty gang. "O'Leary" quietly answered Pyiant, l "vour crowd elected me and the reform | CTS put you out. I'm too good poll tician to play traitor to my friends. You can count on me to do anything. Even lend you money. Let's hear your scheme" O'Leary whispered many minutes. Frequently his line of thought was in- terrupted by guttural suggestions from the three conspirators against
 reform. Good" finally shouted Pylant I'll swear out the warrant myself and
 have it kept on the quiet until you are
 ready to spring the story. I'll nave
 Sam Johnson and George Weatherly,
 my two best deputies, to serve 1t right
 on time and, mind you, I'll see that the reformers get due credit for the little
 act They've preached the enforcement
 of the law to its strictest letter one
 time too many in Peavile. Now, let's
 see how they like a dose of their own
 medicine.
 Meet you at the theatre" called out o'Leary.
 The managers of the Peaville Thea Ire congratulated themselves full half hour before the doors of the Theatre were opened. Out in front of the dou- ble-doored entrance was throng of men and boys fighting for position in order to secure standing points of van tage within the house. Every seat had been taken days before. Inside the Theatre, before the orchestra had emerged from the myterious depths be- heath the stage, where the members house by smoking cigarettes and throwing the stumps anywhere, the trio sat Directly behind them was Sheriff Pylant The four smiled and exchanged nudges.
 Yep" observed Bodenberger. "they yelled for an impartial enforcement of the law If a man broke a law. he should suffer. they declared. No mat ter who he was or what the law was he broke. If it is a bad law 1t ought not to be on the statute books. they said We'll. tonight we'll give them a taste of their own pizen. I guess old Montclair will feel good some." and the four chuckled
 '"There won't be three reformers in Peaville tomorrow" prophesied Scott. "I told you, when you cut into their own pleasure you knocked reform sky high the day after the election. Didn't I, Jim?' Jim nodded.
 No actor was ever greeted with more enthusiasm than was Montclair in Pea ville His play swept the audience be- fore him. Curtain call after curtain call, he responded to.
 The third act. depicted a cellar be- meath an ancient castle. The stage was dark The usual dim light effect had been put on. A bare tallow candle was supposed to ;llumine the scene. Lady Clement had ! teen kidnapped and At more had by dint of much endeavor en- tered the cellar where she was impris- onei He was discovered by one of the kidnappers Quick as a flash he drew a pistol from under hls overcoat and a shot rang out. Just as the remainder of the party dashed in he fired a second time. The candle fell from the table. The stage was dark and the curtain 
 The applause was deafening but the star did not appear
 Guess he won't appear for some time" whispered O'Leary to Bonden berger, takes some time to walk to the jail and make bond and then the bond has to be approved by the sheriff and the sheriff happens to be here and