The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
FOR LAW AND ORDER.
BY !. c. PLUMMER.

 (Copyright. 1905. by Daily Story Pub
 fishing Company.)
 MT. Bowly walked up the main street of Henley If ever a good man walked up that street he was doing it then. Goodness lay in every fold of the fat smooth shaven face, immov- able virtue was expressed by the tightly tied white cravat under the double chin. Mir. Bowly was promi- nent in the board of the Wesleyan chapel of Henley and when he was not doing his best to improve this sin ful world he was selling ropes and groceries in his ship chandlery on the wharf.
 house. in the Square. he knocked at the door and was admitted. Captain Crabbe was also a good man and he was also prominent in the chapel. The captain was a Londoner and had re- tired from the sea and settled in Hem ley. Tn the old days he had been a sinful man. he said so himself in the experience meetings. and at times in a social chat he would recount the deeds of his unregenerate days with a grin about his lips and light in his eyes as If the cakes and ale still had sayor on his palate. But those days had passed, no man could outdo the captain in righteous language and conduct since his joining the church.
 Brother Crabbe." said MT Bowly seating himself with a grunt, for he was fat, T have heard a rumor, a bal, a shocking rumor." He watched Captain Crabbe's face closely as he said this.
 What ave you 'eard, Brother Bow Tyr asked the captain. He also re- garded Brother Bowly's countenance with interest.
 There is rumor," replied MT. Bow Iy. that a prize fight is to come off near Henley. That the peace and or der of this quiet town is to be profaned by such a rowdy gathering is horrible"
 Hi 'eard the rumor. too." remarked the captain, looking out of the win dow, hand I was just coming to see you about it.
 'T am president of the Law and Or der Society and you are the vice-presi- dent It is incumbent on us to stop this disgraceful affair." said MT. Bowly.
 We must surely stop it." agreed the captain. "'Ave you card where hits to come hoff?"
 At Oldham's Woods" replied MT. Bowly: 'at least, that's my informa- tion.'
 That's where Hi 'eard it d be-" said the captain. "Hill see MT. Grubb, Lno magistrate, ana you 0 better see MT. Hunch. the constable"
 I'll do it," assented MT. Bowly. .Oh, that such a beautiful spot as Oldham's Woods should be defiled by such an illicit assemblage of sinful men,"
 The guardians of the peace and or- der of Henley shook hands and part ed. When MT. Bowly had gone the captain took from his pocket an lily written note:
 Cap Crabbe-The Southwark Kid and the Sheffield Gamecock are goin' to have little fist shuttle near your town Wednesday. You used to like this sport once and if you want to see this fight you can get the ticket, spot and time from Ben Hughes, at the Bugle and Sword. on High Street. Southwark. Yours truly,
 Sam"
 This note had been received by the captain Saturday previous and on Mon day business had taken him to London. As became vigilant member of the Law and Order Society Captain Crabbe had not failed to discover by diplo- matic inquiry the time and place where this most ungodly infraction of the peace. quietude and honor of Henley was threatened.
 This was Tuesday and the fight was appointed for the next day. Pronnt action was necessary.
 You were right" said he to MT. Bowly that evening. '1foldhams