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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

ultimately did fall into deep and dreamless sleep.
He was awakened by Ivan Stephanovitch
wake up. Captain!" said the big q
wondered what had become of thee. Here is one
who fam would converse with thee.
Stiff with cold now, and hardly conscious of his
surroundings Frank raised himself and was sur
prised to find that it was broad daylight. The sky
was much overcast, but the threatened snow had
not fallen. His first sentient thought was of Ermyn
trude. His second reverted to Ivans words and
he turned to look at the person indicated.
1t Sassulitch, the father of Prince Melnikoffs
deserted wife, the who had persuaded him to
leave Moscow and come to the assistance of his
friends at Bannofka. SaSsulitch gentleman
by education. Had his career been free from the
blighting shadow cast by the Melnikofs those
with whom they came in contact, he probably would
have ranked of Russia's merchant princes.
A patriot and thinker, he had interviewed in
Ermyntrudes behalf at great personal risk, and
Armstrong felt that he would not be party to the
high handed measures contemplated by Ivan
But his greeting dispeled the instant hope evoked
by his presence.
q sorry to meet you here Captain Arm
strong he said with air of deep detection All
my plans have miscarried intended, you know.
to bring Lady Ermyntrude and you to meet her
relatives and to aid you all to reach Moscow whence
the Prince would have been unable to prevent your
departure for England. The failure of the attack
the monastery, which is inexpGcable yet. in
terposed a serious obstacle to the fufnent of one
part of my scheme. But the worst news IS that the
police in possession of my house at Saratof. My
friends received warning which barely enabled them
to my daughter from further period of inn
prisonment and destroy of my papers"
Lady Ermyntrude should not be dragged into
Russian politics." protested Frank. Place her
with me in a sleigh and put on the right road. [
will drive her to Bannofka. Once she is in her fathers
it is absurd to suppose that Prince Melnikoff
would dare to any further coercion.
You wrong He has taken every precaution.
There is nothing he will not dare. | took it
myself to write to the Countess of Vaetor in terms
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draw his head. The bag faced Natushka and croaked
" 1t is not there. She never will marry Melnkoff'
Had it not been for Ivans interference, she
would have been the bride of one by this tine!"
snapped the other. by means pleased that poor
Errnyntrude's pretty features were devoid of the
magic sign which the witch doctor proessed to find
in her oval face.
q have said it." came the emphatic answer 81
wrong; do claim knowledge which
renders all things clear. You may wed one of the
race She will not"
But Ivan? What of him? How can get him
to that while he pursues this foolish quest the
most concerned would give all else for his lover?
Il fear Ivan, and not to NEEDLE with him.
L have power over many; him | cannot touch.
But have seen man wed more readily, Natushka,
when the girl cold and Indifferent than when
she sighed out her heart for him"
What am to do? Were Boris Melnikof here
now the marriage words would be spoken US,
both tied with ropes in front of the priest
Nay, girl, thou art more fitted for willing mate
Yet am poweress and you cannot help me-"
Say not SO. L have occupation tonight. The
hour grows late must think There are things that
are dark my understanding Let me talk with Ivan
If soothe the wounds of his men he will listen to me-
Armstrong could not hear all that passed. From
isolated words he caught the general drift of the
conversation, and when he that they were about
to leave Ermyntrude again he retreated hastily.
This time he did not endeavor to hide himself.
He regained the main passage leading to the interior
workings before they reached the gallery; but he
stood SO that they would him. smoking carelessly
and leaning against the rock
The witch-doctor started and crossed herself for
with all her spells and divinations she was devout
member of the orthodox creed.
Holy Methodist" she cried. "Who is that"
An Englishman" whispered Natushka
What? One of that accursed race in TIE abode
of Stenka?'
Hush, mother. He speaks language"
Armstrong did not wish to have the old harridan
The synopsis of preceding hapters will be
found at the end of this instalment on page IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

turbulent peasants in
cited to revolution by
men whose aims were
dramatically opposite,
for Ivan Stephanovitch
aimed at consolidating
the rule of a CosSack
prince, while his Mill
iSt aiders and abettors
hated all in authority.
He did not know
that the faith of father
and son in Prince Boris
had been shaken rudely
by the discovery they
made in the Dukhof
Monastery in course of
the fight, while the tot
tering ediice of their
belief was shattered
utterly by the infor~
nation given by the
faithful ulie. Indeed,
events were in progress
in that very hour which
were destined to have
a sensational and Who'll
ly unexpected sequel:
but Frank Armstrong,
sagacious and watch
full as he had proved
himself to be, could
not foretell their course.
When Natushka left
him, in a storm of emo
ton which found no
solace in tears, he real
lied that there was no
further probability of
Ermyntrude's being
disturbed. so he en-
deavored to obtain a
much-needed rest.
Worn by fatigue and
incessant vigilance, he
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CHAPTER XXI.
B y Pro X y

in dreamless sleep,
could have opened
her eyes in full pos
session of her faculties,
the evil face of the
witch-doctor bent close
to her own and seen
in the dim light of the
room, must have given
her a memorable fright.
Happily she was spared
that experience.
Whatever trick the
Sndkhdrkd intended to
practise on the credulity
of the young Circassian.
she made no pretense
of scrutinizing closely
the unconscious girl.
Armstrong, careless
whether or not he
was observed, peered
through the doorway.
The secrecy of the
two women helped him.
as they did not close
the heavy door, but
contented themselves
with pushing aside the
outer curtain of felt.
He saw the wizened
dame stoop close to
Ermyntrude, and feel
ing sure that she would
not do the girl any phys
ical harm, restrained
the impulse which
prompted him to dash
forward and intervene.
So quickly did the crone
raise herself that he
barely had time to with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

Advertiser correspondent has just re- turned from trip over a portion of the rfght-of-way and found the people In the rural sections along the line very much snthused over the matter and willing to do everything in their power to build the road
 Captain Richmond F. Hobson will lec- ture here on April 22 for the beneht of the Daughters of the Confederacy
 There will be no peach crop in this section this year. Reports from all over North Alabama show that the peach buds were all killed during the last cold spell, some three weeks ago. 1t was thought for time that the peaches were safe. but the warm sum shine during the past few days has dried up the buds, showing the fact that they had been frozen few weeks ago. As usual thing North Alabama has an immense peach crop. It is not known yet whether the other kinds of fruit are safe or not.
 The Business Mems League of Deca- tur and the Commercial Club of New Decatur have called a mass meeting to be held at the County Court house in this city on March 23rd for the pur- pose of making arrangements to build waCon.s foot and electric railroad bridge across the Tennessee River at this city.
 MT. c. W. Mitchell of Austinville. a suburb of this city. and Sallie Wade of West Decatur were married at the home of the brides brother, MT. Will Wade. in West Decatur, last evening at 8 o'clock. Rev. MT. Chapel. pastor of the Austinville Methodist Episcopal Church, ofi1ciating.
 T. K. Boggs of this city, received a fine pair of bloodhounds today from San Antonio, Tex. and will use them for hunting down criminals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
neWS in Brief.

HARRY HUDGINs, a negro. was ar; :, rested yesterday morning by Special Officer w. F. Payne of the Montgomery Police Department, on a charge or grand larceny. He Is alleged to have stolen S45 from a railroad man. Over $41 was recovered. The negro claims he found the money.
 REV. FRANK SHAY delivered a very inspiring talk at the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church last night His sub ject was Why Should We Give the Heather the Gospel?" Tonight, Rev. J. A. Rice will speak on Obstructions to Missionary Work Found In the Homo Church.
 A BUILDING PERMIT was issued yesterday by City Engineer D. W. Ford to Charles Steers to repair a two-story frame house at 726 South Decatur.
 UNION self-denial services will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the CIayton Street Baptist Church. Mrs E. NJ. Stewart will lead the services.
 ACTING GOVERNOR CUNNINGHAM yesterday made the following minor ap- pointments: Notaries Public, J. M. Smith of Andalusia and J. A. Thomas of Clanton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
REBUILDING BURNED DISTRICT.
Athens at Work on Buildings De
 sfrOvad hy Fire.

Athens at Work on Buildings De-
 strOyed by Fire.
 Athens, March -s.-(Special.) )-Work of rebuilding the burned district is now getting under way and brick Is being placed on the ground preparatory to rebuilding the destroyed buildings. They will be handsome structures and will add very much to the towns ap- pearance. It is hoped to have them ready for occupancy In a few months.
 One of the prettiest marriages ever witnessed in this place was that last afternoon of MT. H. Carl Cartwright, a leading young business man. to Miss Elana Russell. second daughter of MT. and Mrs. William B. Russell, which oe- cured at the Presbyterian Church. the pastor. Dr. W. c. Denson. offleiat- ing. The marriage was witnessed by an immense concourse of friends who these two popular young folks. Imme- diately after the marriage they left for a tour of Northern cities.
 Green Hancock. one of the leading citizens of the Cartwright neighbor- hood, died at his residence near that place yesterday after a brief illness. He lost his wife few days prior to his death and this so preyed upon his mind that he took his bed and never rallied. Both were among our very best people.
 From the decrease in the sale of commercial fertilizers in this county 1t Is quite evident that the acreage or cotton is going to be reduced without the formal organization of a county cotton association. The efforts to or ganize a county branch of the Southern Cotton Association has failed complete ly, but 1t is quite evident that the planters are determined to reduce their cotton and grow more corn and hay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
SUPERIOR MERIT.
Remarkable Curative Properties of Remedy for Indigestion and
 Stomach Weakness.


 Stomach Weakness.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. prepar- ation for the cure of dyspepsia and the various forms of indigestion and stom- ach trouble, owes its great success as a cure for these troubles to the fact that 1t is prepared for disease and weakness of the stomach and digestive organs only, and is not recommended or ad- vlsed for any other disease.
 It is not a cure-all, but for any stomach trouble it is undoubtedly the safest, most sensible remedy that can be advised with the prospect of a per manent cure. It Is prepared in tablet form. pleasant to taste, composed of vegetable and fruit essences, pure pepsin and Golden Seal, every one of which act effectively in digesting the food eaten, thereby resting and invig- orating the weak stomach; rest is na- ture's cure for any disease. but you cannot rest the stomach unless you put into 1t something that will do its work or assist in the digestion of food. That Is exactly what Stuart's .Dys- fpepsia Tablets do, one grain of the di- gestive principle contained in them will digest 5000 grains of meat, eggs or similar wholesome foods, they will dt- gest the food whether the stomach is in working order or not, thereby nour- ishing the body and resting the stom- ach at the same time. and rest and Inourishment is natures cure for any weakness.
 In persons run down in flesh and ap- petite these tablets build up the strength and increase flesh. because they digest fiesh-forming food which the weak stomach cannot do. they in- crease the flow of gastric juice and prevent fermentation, acidity and sour watery risings-
 stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets can be found at all drug stores at 50 cents per naekaRa su.wed-frL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
COCKRELL GAINING.
Within Six Votes of Election to Mis-
 aOurt SenatOrshtp.

Within Six Votes of Election to Mis-
 sOurt SenatOrship.
 Jefferson City. Mo, March 16.-After having failed to elect Judge Spencer United States Senator as & compromise candidate in the joint ballots of past two days, the supporters of Thomas K. Niedringhaus, the caucus nominee. re- turned to him today in the fiftieth bal lot, taken in joint session. The ballot showed decided strength for the re- election of F. M. Cockrell, but did not decide the deadlock.
 The result was:
 Cockrell, 80; Niedringhaus, 63: Petit john, IS; Parker, 5; Warner. 2; Bart holdt, 1; Spencer, l. Total voting, ITO; necessary to a choice, S6.
 A second ballot was ordered. On the second ballot Senator Curry arose and said: q want to try another candi- date, therefore will change from Niedringhaus to Parker"
 Senator Frisbie went from Pettijohn to Kerens. Five other PettiJohn men cast their votes directly for kerens.
 The ballot stood:
 Cockrell, s1; Niedringhaus, 59; Petit john. l2; Parker. 12; Warner, l; Kerens, 6; Spencer. 1. Total voting, l72. Necessary to a choice, ST.
 A third ballot was ordered. The third ballot resulted:
 Niedringhaus. 5S; Cockrell, S1; Par ker, IS; Pettijohn. 1; Spencer, 1; Kerens 13; Harrington. 1: Warner. l. Total voting, 172. Necessary to choice, S7.
 The joint session was then dissolved until tomorrow noon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
SMITH IN EUFAULA. 5
Speech by Financial Agent of Cotton
 GrOyera' Association.

Speech by Financial Agent Of Cotton
 GrOwers' Association.
 Eufaula, March 1s.-tspecial)-E. D. Smith. financial agent of the soutn- ern Cotton Growers Association and President of the South Carolina Asso- citation, delivered an able address on the cotton situation at the court house here yesterday. The speaker was in- troduced by Captain 8. H. Dent and was listene dto by a large gathering of citizens and farmers from the neigh boring section. MT. Smith said that the farmers were responsible for the price of cotton. He said that the South had a monopoly on the staple and that no other country could grow 1t at 10 cents and make the profit that the Southern farmer could, and that the men who buy it should not be allowed to put rate on staple that the South should control without opposi- tion. His address was a most able one and will no doubt result in beneficial consequences to the farmers of this section.
 A roller skating rink Is among the new departures in the way, of amuse- ments for the young people this sum mer. The rink Is situated over the post ofice and Is enjoying most liberal patronage.
 A series of interesting revival meet ings was begun at the South Side Bap- tist Church last night. The services are at present being conducted by the pastor, Rev. D. W. Askew. and are largely attended. Next week the pas tor will be assisted by Rev. J. W. Rine- hart of Montgomery and the meet ings will perhaps continue for two weeks or more.
 Drs. W. s. Britt and W. P. McDoweil have perfected arrangeemnts and will soon open a first-class sanitarium on the Biuff.
 Dr. w. N. Reeves is quite critically Ill at his home on Mont McNab.
 James Perryman is confined to his home, where he Is suffering from ery- sipelas and his condition is regarded as quite serious.
 Farm work Is progressing rapidly and everywhere fertilizers are being distributed and preparations to plant corn are about finished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
BIG BLACK MAN.

Prisoner at Police station Measures
 Nearly Seven Feet.
 Six feet, seven inches Is the unusual at the city prison on suspicion.
 Thirteen Is the number of the shoes he wears and only the Deities know the number of his socks: His gloves are "l1." He gives his home as Western North Carolina and from diary taken from him when searched at the ser fraveled extensively the United States and a portion of Great Britain having been traversed. He was arrested In the back yard of private residence on Clay Street last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
Mothera, Conrrens EIection.

Washington. March 16.-The National Congress of Mothers today elected offi- cers for the ensuing year as follows:
 President, Mrs. Frederick Schoff Philadelphia.
 Vice. -Presidents-Mrs. D. o. Mears Albany, N. Y; Mrs. W. W. Murphy, Los Angeles, Cal; Mrs. R. R. Gotten, Bruce N. c.
 Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. c. E Grice, Philadelphia.
 Recording Secretary, Mrs. J. F Bronck, Bridgeport, Conn.
 Treasurer. Mrs. Louis K. Gillson Willmette, III.
 Auditor, Mrs. Roger B. McMullin Evanston. H.
 All the elections were unanimous.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
H., T. & ID. ROAD.
After Temporary Slumber New Inter-
 est in Project Awakened

After Temporary Slumber New Inter-
 est in Project Awakened.
 Decatur, March 16.-(Special. )-After slumberinE for some time new life and new interest has been awakened in the Helena, Tupelo and Decatur Railroad Recently Major F. c. Finley, one of the directors of St. Louis, and R. H. Phillips. we'll known civil engineer of St. Louis. came here and went over a portion of the survey for the purpose of making arrangements to make a final survey as soon as the weather will permit.
 This is more than a paper road as 1t has been surveyed several times and charters have been secured through Alabama and Mississippi and much of the right-of-way has been secured. The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
A SUDDEN DEATH.

Tragedy in Ward Three Yesterday
 Caused by Chemicals.
 Our readers will be surprised to learn of the sudden death yesterday of a prominent mans suit, It was so badly used up by excessive wear and expos ure it was feared from the first that nothing could save it. It was taken to Holt's Clothes Hospital, 109 s. Court and dyed soon after its arrival, But day after tomorrow 1t will enter upon a new life of usefulness to its owner
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

Electric lighted dining cars are on trains and between Birmingham and NRw or S.sns Lebanon and Cinctnnatii klso on .sains | to between Montgomery and Ssshyilie Service c ls carte
 New and hsndEOms chair cars (Ssats .r.el operated On trains l and { between C,rc,nneti and New OEleanS. High baek n.s coaahes and chair cars are also run .n through trains between Cincinnati Souisville. St. Louis. Evansville. Memphis, Nashville and New Orleans.
 Train No. carries through Pullmans from ChicaGo Cincinnati and New York to Nsw Orleana Also through day coach and sleepar between St Louis and Montgomery
 Train No carries through Pullmans from Cincinnati and New York to New Orleans and St. Louis to Jacksonville; also through tourist sl0Gpsrs to San Francisco
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
AIabamians ln Washington.

Washington, March 16.-(Special, )-- J. B. Cobbs and H. H. Mayberry, well known bankers of Birmingham. spent today in Washington and left tonight on a business trip to New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
Tanneanea RnceennIona.

Nashville. Tenn, March 1e.-Senator Ernest Rice was nominated by the Democratic caucus this morning to suc- ceed John I. Cox as Speaker of the Sen- lAte. MT. Cox succeeds James B. FraEier as Governor,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

TO CURE | COID IN 0NE DAH Take Laxative Promo ouinins Tablets. All druggists rsfund the faoney IT n tahs te cure. H W. Groves signature is on each bon. 1Bc. Weo-tFs'mo"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
FOR ALDERMAN, WARD FOUR.

I hereby announce myself candidate for action of the Democratic primary.
 w. w. SEIDLR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

hereby announce myself . candidate for reelection as Alderman NSrom Ward Four. subject to the action of th~ Democratic pri- mary.
 # .. F. McINTYRh.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

man to represent Ward Five. subject to the
 action of the Democratic primary, and | solicit the support and endorsement of my
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

I hereby announce myself candidate for reelection as Alderman from Ward Four subject to the action of the Democratic if ADoLPH RoEMER. +
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
FOR ALDERMAN, WARD sEvEN

hereby announce myself~ as e candidate for reelection as Alderman from Ward Seven. subject to the action of the Demo- if J. L. HOLLOWAY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

heeby announce myself candidate for action of the Democratic primary. If !. c TYSON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
FOR ALDERMAN, WARD THREE.

hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection for. Alderman from Ward Threa subject to tic action of the Democratie primary. NATHAN LOBMAN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

I hereby announce myself a candidate far reelection Alderman for Ward Six sub ject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

Delightful ran and water trip to the East via Norfolk or Savannah Apply to Jno. H. Ketner. c. A.; s. T. Suratt, U. T. A, Mont cSasIs: eSsT Stewart M A. e. P aiSSn a. ssssanaS. Ss; Daily sxssn. Sunday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

hereby announce myself e candidate for Alderman from Ward Three. subject to the action of the Domocfatic primary.
 If CIIAS. c. ZIRKLE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
FOR ALDERMAN. WARD ONE

hereby announce myself . candidate for re-election as Alderman from Ward one. subject to the action of the Dsmocratic primary. c. B. GOINS,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

General Manager. Mir. Apperson and Mir. Ragland have been intimate friends of mine for a number of years"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
FOR ALDERMAN. WARD FIVE.

I hereby announce myself candidate for reelection as Alderman from Ward Five, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

I hereby announce myself . candidate for Alderman from Ward Five, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. tf W. LANGSTON HAYGOOD.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

HAS STOOD THE TEST a0 YEARS. Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. The first and original tasteless chill tonic. 50 cents. cod
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
FOR ALDERMAN. WARD Two-

hereby ulneunce myself c candidate fop Alderman frcAa Ward Two, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. GEORGE O. NILEa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

Many friends and supporters of Mr. c. |. Ruth In Ward Two. hereby announce him as a candidate for reelection as Alderman from Ward Two. subject to the action of the Democratic yrinlary. if
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

I hereby announce myself c candidate for Alderman from Ward Three. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 q. GARDNER FOSTER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

I hereby announce myself Q candidate far Alderman fronk Ward Two, subject to inc action of the Democratic primary.
 ROBT B. LOWE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

1 hereby announce myself q candidate for Alderman from Ward One. subject to ths action of the Democratic primary
 R. D. LEE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

I hereby announce myself q candidate fo. Alderman from Ward Six. subject io ths action of the Democratic primary.
 JAMES FOOLR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
JAMES D. MADDOX.

hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from Ward Five. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. if ROBERT TAFT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17

hereby announce myself . candidate for re.election as Alderman from Ward One subject to the action of the Democratic pri. mary. GASTON GIJNTHR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-17
FOR ALDERMAN, WARD sIx.

I hereby announce myself as a candidate for reelection as Alderman from Ward. SiE subject to the action O: the Democratic pri. If JAMES J. SULLIVAN