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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23

thrown myself into the game, and 1t was obviously a winning one.
 "Woudn't take q share I supposeT' Lord Ernest said. casually.
 Rallies did not condescend to reply. I rolled back my lips like a bull-pup.
 "Then a drink. at leastp"
 My mouth watered, but Rallies shook his head impatiently.
 "We must be going. my lord, and you will have to come with us."
 I wondered what in the world we should do with him when we had got him.
 Give me time to put some things to- gether? Pair of pajamas and toothbrush. don't you know?"
 'I cannot give you many minutes, my lord, but I don't want to cause dis turbance here, so I'll tell them to call a cab If you like. But I shall be back In a minute. and you must be ready in five. Here. inspector, you'd better keep this while I am gone"
 And was left alone with that danger ous criminall Rallies nipped my arm as he handed me the revolver, but I got small comfort out of that
 'Sea-green IncorruptibleT inquired Lord Ernest as we stood face to face.
 You don't corrupt me" I replied, through naked teeth.
 'srhen come into my room I'll lead the way. Think you can hit me if l mis- behave?"
 I put the bed between us without sec ond's delay. My prisoner flung a suit case upon 1t. and tossed things into 1t with dejected air; suddenly, as he was fitting them in, without raising his head (which I was watchng). his right hand closed over the barrel with which I GOV cred him.
 You'd better not shoot" he said a knee upon his side of the bed; If you do 1t may be as bad for you as 1t will for mer'
 tried to wrest the revolver from him. .T will If you force meP' hissed.
 'sYou'd better not he repeated smil- ing; and now saw that if I did I should only shoot into the bed or my own legs. His hand was on the top of mine, bend ing it down, and the revolver with 1t. The strength of 1t was as the strength of ten of mine and now both his knees were on the bed; and suddenly I saw his other hand, doubled into fist, coming up slowly over the suitcase.
 Help. I called feebly.
 Help. forsooth! begin to beleive you are from the Yard" he said-and his up- percnt came with the yard" It caught me under the chin. It lifted me off my legs I have dim recollection of the crash that I made in falling.
 III.
 Rallies was standing over me when recovered consciousness. I lay stretched
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end, like a footman with a stolen bottle A good looking, well-built, iron-gray iron jawed man; but a fool and a weakling at that moment, if he had never been either before.
 Lord Ernest Beiville, said Rallies, its no use. This Is loaded revolver, and if you force me I shall use 1t on you as 1 would on any other desperate criminal I am here to arrest you for series of robberies at the Duke of Dor ehester's. Sir John Kenworthys, 8, and other noblemens and gentiemen's houses during the present season. You'd better drop what you've got in your hand It's empty"
 Lord Ernest lifted the club an inch or two, and with 1t his eyebrows-and after It his stalwart frame as the club crashed back into the fender And ne stood at his full height, a courteous but ironic smile under the cropped mustache, he looked what he was. criminal or not.
 Scotland Yard?' said he.
 That's our affair, my lord'' "I didn't think they'd got 1t in them,' said Lord Ernest Now I recognize you. You're my interviewer. No, didn't think any of you fellows had got all that In you, Come Into the other room, and I'll show you something else. Oh. keep me covered by all means. But look at this!'
 On the antique sideboard, their size doubled by reflection In the polished ma hogany, lay crouscating cluster Of precious stones, that fell in festoons about Lord Ernests fingers as he handed them to Rallies with scarcely shrug.
 'The Kirkleatham diamonds said he. ''Better add 'em to the bag"
 Raffles did so without smile with his overcoat buttoned up to his chin, his tai! hat pressed down to his eyes, and between the two his incisive features and his keen, stern glace. he looked the ideal detective of fiction and the stage. what l looked God knows, but I did my best to glover and show my teeth at his side. l mad
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electric light. found Rallies hanging out or the starry square which was the bed- room window, for the room was still Tn darkness. felt for the switch at the door
 Put 1t out againr said Rallies fierce ly. He rose from the sill, drew blind and curtains carefully. then switched on the light himself. It fell upon face creased more in pity than in anger, and Rafrles only shook his head as l hung mlne
 "Its all right old boy,' said he; but corridors have windows, too and ser- wants have eyes; and you and are sup posed to be in the other room, not in this But cheer up, Bunnyl This is the room; look at the extra bolt on the door; hes had that put on, and there's an ron ladder to his window in case of fire! Way of escape ready against the nour Of need; he's a better man that l though him, Bunny after all. But you may bet your bottom dollar that if there's any poodle in the flat it's in this room.
 Yet the room was very lightly furnished; and nothing was locked. We looked everywhere, but we looked in vain The wardrobe was filled with hanging coats and trousers in a press, the drawers with the softest silk and the finest linen. It was a camp-bedstead that would not have un- settled an anehorte; there was no place for treasure there. I looked up the chim- ney, but Rallies told me not to be fool. and asked if ever listened to what he said. There was no question about his temper now. l never knew him in a worse.
 ''Then he has got 1t in the bank" he growled. "Tll swear I'm not mistaken in my mani'
 I had the tact not to dffrer with him there. But I could not help suggesting that now was our time to remedy any mistake we might have made. We were on the right side of midnight still
 '"Then we stultify ourselves downstairs" said Rallies. No, I'll be shot if I do!
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My tongue swelled with the thought.
 But it'll take some turning into cash, old chapr'
 'And--must it be a partnership?" l asked, finding a lugubrlous voice at length.
 Partnership be damnedr cried Raffies, heartily. Let's get out quicker than we came in"
 We pocketed the things between us, cottonwood and all, not because we wanted the latter, but to remove all i'm mediate traces of our really meritorious deed
 ''The sinner won't dare to say word when he does find out" remarked Raf- fies of Lord Ernest; but that's no reason why he should find out before he must Everythings straight In here, think no better leave the window open as it was. and the blind up. Now out with the light. One peep at the other room. That all right. too. Out with the passage light, Bunny, while I open'-
 His words died away in a whisper. A key was fumbling at the lock outside
 "Out with it--out with itF' whispered Rallies in agony; and as opeyed ne nicker me off my feet and swung me bodily but silently into the bedroom, 1ust as the outer door opened, and q master full step strode in.
 ,rba next five were horrible minutes.
 
 We heard the apostle of Rational DrlnK unlock one of the deep drawers Tn ms antique sideboard, and sounds followed suspiciously like the splash Of spirits ana the steady stream from a siphon. NeVer before or since did l experience such d thirst as assailed me at that moment, nor do I believe that many tropical ex- ,,,orere have known its equal. But had Ipafeas with me and his hand was as staadv and as cool as the hand or a trained nurse That l know because ne turned 1p the collar of my overcoat TOT mo for some reason, and buttoned IL at tha throat. I afterwards found that ne had done the same to his own, but l did ..lt haar him doing it. The one thing l hoard in the bedroom was tiny metallic n,,ai, rnuffled and deadened in his over en.t rocket and 1t not only removed my last tremor, but strung me 10 a hlsnes ,,itcb of excitement than ever. Yet l naa po ,nore conception of the game thai hal- aos x,,as deciding to play, and tnat "as ~ ,,,av with him in another minute ~ oarnot have been longer before Lord u..,ast carne into his bedroom Heavens. S,,t ,av heart had not forgotten how to .ts,,,py We were standing near the door, ana I could swear he touched me; then ts,s haots creaked, there was rattle in tbe fender-and Rallies switched on the l light. ,. l Lord Ernest Beville crouched in It's g,are with one Indian club held by the
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He may come in with the Kirkleatham diamondsi You do what you like, Bunny, but I don't budge."
 'I certainly sha'nt leave you" I retort ed. Ito be knocked into the middle of next week by better man than your. self"
 I had borrowed his own tone, and he did not like it. They never do. thought for a moment that Rallies was going to strike me-for the nrst and last time in his life He could if he liked. My blood was up. I was ready to send him to the devil. And I emphasized my offense by holding and struggling toward paid of very large Indian clubs that stood in the fender, on either side of the chimney up which had presumed to glance.
 In an instant Rallies had seized the clubs, and was whirling them about his gray head in mixture of childish pique and purile bravado which l should have thought him altogether above. And sud- denly as I watched him his face changed softened, lit up. and he swung the clubs gently down upon the bed
 They're not heavy enough for their size" said he rapidly; ''and I'll take my oath they're not the same weightr'
 He shook one club after the other, with both hands, close to his ear; then he ex- amined their butt-ends under the electric light l saw what he suspected now. and caught the contagion of his suppressed excitement. Neither of us spoke. But Rallies had taken out the portable tool box that he called a knife, and always carried, and as he opened the glmlet he handed me the club he held. Instantly I tucked the small endNu my arm, and presented the other to Rallies Hold him tight" he whispered. sm,1- ing. Hes not only a better man than I thought him, Bunny; he's hit upon better dodge than ever did, of it's kind Only I should have weighed them evenly Ito a hair"
 He had screwed the gimlet into tho circular butt. close to the edge and now
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OCIETY persons are not likely ~ to have forgotten tho - series of audaeious rob
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The Forrest City times., 1905-04-28
.WANTED-To buy hogs of all kinds

sWANTED-To buy hogs of all kinds :. E. Trapp, J.
 Miss Jimmie Landers went to Mari anna Saturday to spend the happy Eastertide, returning Wednesday night
 MT. Harry N. Pbarr, of Memphis. chief engineer of the St. Francis Levee District, was in town on business Sat urday,
 Dr J. T. West, of the firm of J. H. Dunavant k Co.,, went to Memphis Tuesday on business and to see the sights. Jesse Moore Whiskies are absolutely pure, and none are superior for family use. See T. c. Folbre, Jr. < Co.,, sole agents.
 Miss Syra Hill, of Coyington, Ky, arrived Tuesday, and is charming and gracious guest of Mss Hattie Cum mlnes.
 Mrs. A. J Vaccaro returned Monday from Memphis, where she had been for several day s to visit relatives and spend Easter.
 Don't forget the Mllkmaids' Conven. tion at the opera house next Tuesday night, for the benefit of the Baptist church.
 If Dr. MendenhaIl's Chill and Fever Cure Is not better than any other J. T. Sanders will refund your money. Price 90 cents.
 Don't be selfish, if you are satisfied that Old Vollmer Whiskey is the best, tell your friends. T. c. Folbre, Jr., & Co. sell it.
 Mir. F.. J. Badinelli, of Wynne, was in town on business and circulating among his numerous frit nds Friday of last week.
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-28

Monday Specials-lo,s of them Don't miss our Monday sales. Nicely < Nebleet.
 MT. w: K simmons. of Colt. father oi Ms. Vital su0wden, was trading in town Saturday.
 MT. D. E. Hoshall, of Mcdaniel. was Renlal and ge0d hum0red visitor in town yesterday.
 Poultry Wire. all heights and rat proof, may be had of paslay t Johnson at bargain prices.
 Miss Mary Alley went to Memphis saturday 10 spend the happy Easter. tide with friends
 We have full line of Paint Brushes. Come around and make your selection. Paslay < Johnson.
 NIT. II. Y. Gum. formerly with MT, Robert l. Pettus, was calling on the trade here Monday.
 Whiskey is whiskey, but Old J. II. Gutter IS the best whiskey 0n earth. \. E. Nelson < Co.
 Ladies. look at the big line of skirts now on sale by the Russell. Graham Alderson Company.
 Earlieo Cigar-club shape-a ten cent smoke for 5c. W. C. Early Company, Memphis, Tennessee.
 Gall Up Paslay k Johnson when you want any kind of lumber or building material. Phone 3s.
 Mrs. | Milan. Of Bfinkley, was in tue city saturday on business, and leg. lstered at the Marion.
 For Sale-l0d0 bushels of good clean corn at eoe per bushel, at the crib at Madison, J C Stern.
 A new line of swell Hosiery in tan and colofs, just received by R. II. Win field < Co. Look Il over.
 Mrs. r C. Nicely was quite i'll a couple ef days the first of the week but IS able to be up again.
 MT. ] NJ. MeKie and Master c. M. Chaplins. of LeHoke, were registered at the Marion Wednesday.
 Old Cutter is pure Rye Whiskey, and Is unexceiled for medicinal pur- poses. N. E. Nelson k Co.
 Miss Julia Rogers left Monday night for Patagould, to visit her aunt, Mrs. ]. A. Williams, and family.
 Al kinds of lumber and finishing materials for repair work promptly fur. nished by Paslay x Johnson. Tapestry Portier Curtains. in uiee combination of color.. from S2.15 up to ss per pair. Becker k Lewis.
 Mir. Riley kendriek and charming daughter, Miss Bertsie. were shopping and visiting in town Tuesday.
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-28

Earlico 5c Cigar, sweet, soothing smoke at an attractive, reasonable price. W. c. Early Co.,, Memphis, Tennessee.
 Mir. Lacy Wynne, of Nashville. Ten nessee, was in the city on business Monday. There may have been other attractions.
 Golfers and Railway White Lead, Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil, and all Colors in Oil, at lowest prices, at Pas lay < JohnsoB'S.
 Mr. II. E. G Gxyn was in town over Sunday to visit his family. He gave us a pleasant c all Monday, and has our thanks for fayors.
 Don't send your order for Calendars to some other town. We will furnish them at lowest prices, and print them in an artistic manner.
 Mir. F.. L Zukoski, of St Louis, rep resenting the Zukoski.Leyison Milli- nery Company WAS III the city yester- day to see Mrs. Boyle. Mir. W. II. VanWart, of Dallas, an insurance man and triend of Mir. k. J. Ixsrd, vas .n town Wednesday and gave us pleasant call.
 Miss Eva Hughes, of Haynes, was a charming and beautiful visitor to the city Tuesday, on shopping tour. and gave us pleasant call.
 kefrigerators -- from the cheapest ones to the large porcelain lined ones will be here in day or two. Wait for them. Becker x Lewis.
 The swellest llne of dress skirts in town may be seen at Russell Graham Aldsrson COmpany's. The ladies are invited to look them over. We are informed that the Madison Brick and Tile Company will be ready to begiu making brick and building stone sometime next week.
 Come in and talk to us about the for any data, and for all suggestions as to what 1t should contain.
 Call at the Times office and let us show you our plans for an Art Souye. mir Of Forrest City particularly and of St Francis county generally.
 Dr. (. F. Shinault of Little Rock, formerly of Helena. was called To see Mrs. ]. F. Stone yesterday who is quite sick st her home iu this city.
 Mir. W. w. Bryan, of near Haynes, was in town yesterday, and sold bales nf co ton 10 the Fussell-Graham-Alder. son Company al otc per pound.
 Improve your home by fencing in the chickens with Paslay t Johnson's Poultry Netting. IL makes beaati- ful fence around your chicken run, and saves the wear and tear on your pa. usnos. AQ heights, at loHsa. prisss.
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-28

Strawberries are coming in daily. Also plenty of Fancy Groceries for everybody. Nicely X Neblett. Miss Pauline Goddard, the winsome hostess of the Marion, was quite in- disposed the first of the week.
 MT. Snap Horne, of Memphis, came over Tuesday to visit the bedside of his sister.in-law, Mrs. J. E Stone.
 The champion hunters, Messrs $. T. and Punk Mcdaniel joined the turkey hunters in the bottoms Tuesday.
 Your patronage is solicited and ap- preeiatec at the Magnolia Saloon. I. C. Folbre, Jr., < Co. proprietors.
 If you want tlrst-class gut strings for your violin, get them at the Newsstand 25c each. Also the cheaper grades.
 The city has just finished putting in urge sewers and removing the old bridge at the foot of Dooley's hill.
 We have lots of good whiskies, but Old J. H.. Cutter can't be beat for puri- ty and flavor. N. E. Nelson x Co.
 Just received-Lawn Swings-lawu and Veranda Settees, in red and green colors. Becker X Lewis.
 Brandon, Baugh X Co. have an elc- gant line of Trimmed Hats. Get your Easter Hat of them and save money.
 China Closets, with oval front, Ladies Desks, in new designs-and prices to sell. Becker X Lewis.
 Mrs. Rainbolts new residence ad- joining Mrs. .. r. MeDaniel's home, is about completed, and is very pretty.
 Will the parties who borrowed my pipe wrenehes or other tools, please re- turn them and oblige. S. T. Mcdaniel.
 Miss Blythe Gwyn was quite sick Wednesday, but we are glad To state Is better, and able to resume her duties
 Old Yannissee is our leader, but We have many other brands Of good whis- key. Try us. T. C. Foibre, Jr. k Co.
 Capt J. C.. Stern, of Madison, was in town on business and circulating among his numerous friends Saturday.
 Mrs. A. C. Wood has bet quite sick at her country home this week, but WAS reported better yesterday morning.
 Mrs. W. A. Compton, of Msrianns, was in the city Tuesday, enroute 10 Little Rock, and stopped at the Ma rion.
 As the weather grows hotter our drinks grow cooler. Our beer is as cold as ice can make 1t. T. c. Folbre, Jr. X Co.
 Mrs, Homer folbre entertained last plight, complimentary to Ter sister, Miss Mamie Williams, of Devall's Bun.
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-28

Play ball.
 Old Cutter Rye hits the spot. Another big rain Monday night. Building is rather quiet just new Yuy your hardware from Tom Bar- TOW.
 Farm work is suffering Tor dry spell
 Mlkmaids' Convention next Tuesday night.
 Go to N. 5. Nelson l& Co.,, for Old Cutter.
 Call on Moose and he vii make il for you.
 The close season for turkeys begins May lst.
 WANTED-To buy hogs of all kinds. s. B. Trapp, Jr.
 Business generally is quite dull il town this week.
 MT. J. V. Porter, of Marianna, was in town Sunday.
 MT. Sam Swan returned from Hot Springs last night.
 Try one of those Gin Fizzes at T. c. Folbre, Jr. < Co.'S.
 Portier Curtains at Becker & Lewis, from E 75 per pair up.
 Furnished rooms for rent. Apply to Mrs. M. F. Jackson.
 Mr. W. J. McGuffey was in Memphis Wednesday on business.
 Try bottle of Old Cutter. It's al. right. N. B. Nelson & Co.
 MT. W. A. Holwell, of Gill, was in town on business Tuesday.
 Rooms for rent. with or without board. Apply at this office.
 Buy your next China from Tom Bar row. He keeps everything.
 A burning pleassre-Earico 5c. Cigar. All leading dealers.
 Mir. w. H. Aldridge went to Mem phis Wednesday on business.
 Mr T. A. Hawkins, of Widener, was in town on business Tuesday.
 Tom Barrow keeps the best cotton, corn and pea planters Tn town.
 Mr. S. F. Sulcer, of Palestine, came over on business this morning.
 Mrs. J. o. Hale, of Memphis, was a guest at the Marion Saturday.
 Brandon, Baugh < Co.,, have the best line of Ladies Slippers in town. All kinds of swell drinks at the Mag. n0lia bar. Courteous attention. The prettiest paper napkins you ever SAW may be had at the Newsstand. Mir. k. c. Cox and wife, of St. Louis. were guests at the Marion Saturday. Two improved lots in Russell Addi. ton for sale. Apply to w. German. Price Tom Barrow's screen doors, and windows before buying elsewhere. Mr. and Mrs, Walter Taylor and baby, and Miss Hughes went to Memphis this morning
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Best well pipe, and pumps in town can be found at Tom Barrow's at low est prices.
 For Sale-A good 6 room residence, big lot, small barn, etc. Apply to b, 1. Hunter.
 Mrs. Frank Jones, of Marianna, was in the city Tuesday and registered at the Marion.
 The Fussell-Graham-A \ Alderson Con- pany have received their swell line of ladies' skirts.
 When you want good fresh Groceries at lowest price-Phone ,eur order to Tom Barrow.
 Sol Sewis will probably build brick stoIe house this summer on the lot he LOW occupies.
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-28

We are very sorry to state that thers vii be no baseba ] this season in this city.
 Capt. James Russell vas in Little Rock several days this week on bust. ness.
 Mrs. Edgar r. Taylor is visiting Mir. and Mrs. F. NJ. Po.hamius in Iexar. kana. Havana by cigar light-W. C. Early Company's Eirlieo the leading 5c agaf. Nr. ard Mrs II I. Gorum, of Pales. tine. spent few hours Tn town Wed. nesday. Hon. 0. \ Killough passed throu. h
 he city Friday night enroute tJ Wynne. Talk to Tom Barrow about a refrig- eiator and ice cream freezer. He keeps the best. Mr. w. 5. Harper. of Palestine, was among the business visitors in the city Tuesday. Mr. J. c. Brookfeld, of Wynne, was a genial business visitor in the city Tuesday.
 Large line of Baby Buggies and Go Carts from s2 75 up to sl5.0o at Becker < Lewis.
 MT. Harry Neblett is painting his residence, giving the work his personal attention.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1905-07-28

The protracted meeting at the
Christian church continues with
increasing interest. Up to the
present there have been 19 ad-
ditions, and nine of these came
forward on Tuesday night.
Among these was General Price
one of our best known and re-
spected citizens of this county.
The Gen. is now over 70 years
of age, and he expressed him
self as much regretting that he
had not taken the decisive ster
many year ago. Rev. Mr.. Win.
ders has proved himself a work
man that needeth not be asham
ed, His preaching is of a high
order and he is already very
popular with the people of Key
tesville. Miss Stephens con
tinues to charm and impress by
her delightful singing. Th'
meeting will continue over Lord
Day probably throughout mex
week.