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garding me steadily and smiling in her
puzzled way. Pardon my seeming
dullness. bat ! fear that ! quite fais
TO ap%prehend the
"Oh, l knew then that something had
TO be done. 1 had what my
calls a hunch thai I had made 4 rldic-
ulous mistake.
II was looking for rooms. you know.
Tor my husband and myself l con-
,rived to stanmer.
She continued TO gaze at me in that
mystitied sort of way for half a mo
lnent. and then she laughed sayly ana
sweetly. There was nothing cutting
or sarcastic in her laugh-she was too
high grade, too much of a thorough
bred. 10 care to humiliate. me.
II fear, my dear she said, coming
over TO me ard putting her hand Ole
| my shoulder. in a very loEable woman
ly way, hat yon have been misin-
formed. This is a private residence
Il va almost in tears: but l Just
managed to calculate:
But the sign in the basement win
| dow
The sign in the basement Window.
my DEAR said she, fixing my neck
dress in a motllerly way that just made
me feel like throwing my arms around
her and hugging her, is there a sign,
then? And does the sign signify that
there arc rooms to be had here? 1t is.
of course, some extraordinary error
Then she paused suddenly, laughed
| again in a perfectly inotfensive way,
and went ON:
How did the sign read, my dcar?'
Its just Il great big RI aid I.
dabbing at my eyes with a handker-
chief like Il foolish young one.
We'll, she sat down in n deep chair
then and threw her fine head back and
laughed so heartily and 80 unrcstrain-
eddy that l couldn't help but join with
her and laugh. too. 1t was some time
mirth long enough to say:
1.-The r card in the window. my,
dear-now please don't feel badly when
| tell you, and do forgive me for the
rudeness of l~aughing-the "R" card in
the window is the householder's meth
cd here of indicating to the passing
wagons Of the street cleaning depart
illent that there is refuse in the rear
of the house to be rerncved-th
fer refuse. do you not see' And Their
she leaned back in the deep chair and
laughed again.
Maybe } didn't feel like those pic
lures of Mandy and Cynthy in the fun
NY picture papers. l mafe the best
apology | could under the cfrcum-
stances and was patte5 ard comfort
ed and treated most kindly by the high
led mistress of the establishment, ana
toc'S my departure, in Il sort of daze-
from which i didn't emerge until I
reached the hotel. / had forgot all
about my guest for Il boarding house.
l was in such IL trance. ] was stupid
enough to tell my husband about the
incident, and ! thought he would sure
ly have Mysteries, the way he rolled
around on the couch of u hotel room
don't suppose I shall ever hear the
last of it from him. He wakes up~
in the middle of the night. yet. chort-
ling over it. ] afterward discovered
that the fine hammered woman to
whom l had applied for rooms is orc
of the great women Of New York So
ciety, whose comings and goings are
recorded with little less detail tina.
those of Mrs. Astor."
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corridor. saw man eaNe my room hast
fly; thai man was that waiter. Found
my tie. pin and my links were mis-
sing.
Il did not so into your room at all
last night. neither have 1 been in it
at ALL" said the waiter.
II demand to have his box searched"
cried Ward. He is sure TO have hid
den the things"
rs that justifiable," do you think,
gentlemen":" asked the
"CerainlS,' was the reply.
Then let us go TO his ROOM" cried
Ward triumphantly.
Ward led them straight to the room
and threw open the door.
Nice cigars YOU smoke, Barton"
said the manager. II thought l had
forbidden smoking in the servants bed
rooms"
Il nave not smoked any cigars in
bedroom" replied the waiter.
HIN. curious" remarked Mr.. Will
berforce. and then he suddenly stopped
and picked up the colored paper band
from a cigar.
Los Huelvos. better cigar than I can
smoke. BY the way. that's your favor
lite brand. isn't it. Mr.. Ward?"
Yes. l do smoke Them" muttered
Frederick, more i'll at ease than ever.
But let US carry out u program"
"Ah, yes, the box" cried the man.
ager.
The box was opened and presently
every article was u on the door. but
not a vestiee Of the jeWsl5y.
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unfortunate waiter. and during the
past few days had a plan
by which he was TO revenge himself.
The general hou for dining AT the
High Cliff hotel Mas Z o'clock. and On
the "Wednesday evening the large sa-
loon wus fairly fun OF diners.
Enter Frederick Ward.
Mr.. Wilberforce the manager of the
hotel, in evening dress, passed through
the saloon soon afterwards. but his
progress was arrested by Ward.
by the May. Wilberforce.' he en-
claimed loudly. During the last two
nights Il diamond pin and a pair of
diamond cuff links hav disappeared
from my room, and l have reason TO
believe that they have been stolen"
Ward pointed in a n,elodralmic way
at the unfortunate waiter. Beyond u
slight trembling of his hands. however.
that individual ooh no notice OF the
accusation.
Barton" cried the manager 10 The
waiter. come 10 my office. l should be
glad. il you. too. Mi. Ward. would come
when you have finished dining"
When he had finished dinner Fred
ericl departed 10 the managers office.
In AN inquiry of this sort" began
the manager, ut is always as We'll TO
form II kind of committee of the guests
of the hotel"
quite So" agreed Frederick.
with your permission. then" went
on the manager. Il will leave Barton
in charge OF o and my clerk. whilst
l ask a few gentlemen To favor us with
their assistance"
by all means" bea1ned Frederick.
Events We're falling in with his plan
even better than he had b%arsained for.
His plan, l said; but ii is hardly fair
TO call The petty. mean a%rtiiice which
he had conceived a plan. AL amy rate.
this WAS his idea. He had made
friends with a rather smart girl EN-
ployed at the hotel who had been UNI
successful in her overtures to our
friend the prisoner. and was, there
fore, quite eager to fan in With Wards
scheme.
Just before dinner his estimab!e
lady had plotted Ward TO the servants
quarters. which We're quite deserted at
that time. and placed the articles of
jewelry at the bottom of Barton's box.
Presently the manager returned, and
With him several of the guests. Prior
To their arrival at the office an ami
mated conversation had taken place,
which resul,ed in broad smiles on all
their faces.
MIR. Ward. YOU have made an ac-
cusatioI against this man. and we shall
be pleased TO hear Your case"
NJ case gentlemen. is very simple,
y began WARD. Las night. going along
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They've heen moved shrieked
Ward. AID then regretted ii i,nme-
aiaIoly.
Exactly ii, you anticipated. Barton"
said The manager, ana then lac pro
tiuced from ms pocket The links aud
piu.
Ward turned a hasty hue and glanced
from one To the Other IN disinay
These articles were handed to Inc
Ivy Barton just, before dinner said
Mr. Wilbeiiorce
Barton stated that having ound
himself to be without a handkerchief.
lie had hutriedly rushed TO his room
10 obtain one. There he found a dis
,inct smell Of smoke. and observed that
the lid of his box WAS down. when he
distinctly remembered having left 1T
ajai. He Immediately opened the box
and SAW that the contents had been
disturbed; conlinuilg his search he
found the iewelry, which he gave TO
me.
Nov. sir" he said, turning to Ward,
a YOU ANYTHING TO say To disproNe
this"
Ward made no reply. but his abject
look condemned him.
"Gentlemen." Went on the
u think you will agree with me that
Barton is quite innocent, and that,
having no direct proof. the person who
has done this thing Is unknown APP
I PAL DA 4 JlllS stsh MI "
be good enough to Nacate his rooms by
tomorrow q
Thus MIR. Frederick Ward passes on,
of this history to he seen no more.
1t transpired that the servant girl
on observing the colnmotion. had be-
share in the matter 10 the manager.
but he had preferred 10 hear Ward
convicted out of his OWN mouth.
That's your nice Young man" re-
marked Elsa. What do YOU Think of
him NOW. Aunt Lou
MY dear. l anl going 10 bed" replied
that lady: which Mas hardly an answer
TO the question.
AS soon as Mrs. crabtree had gone
out of The room Elsa sat down and
hastily commenced to Write. She had
decided to summon Jack Sei"yn. and
To him.
Suddenly the door opened. and the
waiter appeared with letter on Il
tray. Elsa bounced on ii. and saw to
he. JOY that The HANDY riting WAS that
of Jack SelWNf.
and cried dear old Jack" and then
irnpetuous!y kissed The letter. The
waiter coughed. With flaming checks
Elsa turned On him.
Why, Barton" she said. are yoa
:itill here
L " AilcuSi " al lIioiIiftAN,
and Then admitted that he vas.
Why. thought she began, thu
she stared AT Barton. Who sctuaO
smiled at her.
suddenly she came forward and
placed both hands ON the waiteg's
shoulders.
Jack" she almost screamed. Jack,
you""
Yes. Elsa. me- remarked that in.
6ividual as he remove Il heavy dark
wig from his light brown hair, and a
large black mustache from his upper
lip. He graVely proceeded To dust the
charcoal from his eyebrows. and 10 rub
out 4 few painted wrinkles. whilst all
the time Elsa Watched i'll happy Won
Gcrlnent.
oh. YOU dear. silly old boy" she
cried. And do you mean TO say that
You have been here Al! the Time"
Yes. dear. | couId not bear to be
parted from You altogether
Oh, Jack" she cried. II am so hap
Ply. and ] neVe. Want TO let YOU go
away from me again"
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Nov. sir" he said. turning to Marc
have you ANYTHING TO say TO disploNe
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-14
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coRyRAA7,, 9o5;H WIZ: AfAk5I:
dREh1 BRITAIN. RlGHT5Rt5EkYD
'"reA me, ELSA, what is i, to be-

''re,l me, Elsa, What is il to be-"
"Oh. l DO not know wha, to- a J
feel differently every minute, Jack" y
The speakers were Jack SelMyn and
ELSA Cunningham. This made the fifth
occasion during the pHSt three months
OH which Jack had proposed to Elsa;
but she could never make up her mind.
She always lnew that II was Very
fond OF him, hut exactly how fond she
was never certain.
IF you were to go away, Jack
Go uWayY" he cried in panied ones.
Yes. just for "a few months, then !
should Know. Besides. it would be q
good test for You, perhaps You might
meet some other girl you would like
better than me-"
ELSA" There was real pain in his
tones now. And then ~ith a little COM
passionate cry she put her arms round
his neck and Kissed him. A short inter
val ensued.
III | was certain. Jack, dear. ] would
not hesitate % moment" The upshot OF
1t all was that Jack SelWyn agreed to
Elsa's proposal for a separation. 1t
was to be for three months; then. if
Elsa felt she really could moi do with
put him. she was TO write. 1t Was TAX
sn for granted that he Mould NOT for
ket her in that time.
Elsa Cunningham and her aunt, Mrs.
Crabtree, We're staNin- al Westport for
several weeks. The holiday did not
seem to be doing Elsa much good. for
she Invariably wore Il pensive. almost
worried look. Mrs. Crabtree grew quite
upset at times.
My dean Elisa she would say. YOU
must look better or else you father
and mother will be sorry that they ever
let me take y u away
That all right. Aunt lou. Don't
q worry; l shall turn up trumps."
lclsa's style OF speech was often rath-
er slangy. but that is the mode OF the
present day.
THAT Mr.. Ward is u nice young man.
DC YOU not think so, Elisa"
Cannot say that I'm particularly
H,rucll with him." replied Elsa. To
whom young men. with ont exception,
bore no attraction ROW.
II wish you o not use those slang
expressions of yours. my dear They do
not sit well on you. Now. ] hin Mr..
Ward is Il very nice. gen,iemanly
young man. and i think he likes you.
ELSA"
Docs he?" was the Indifferent reply.
Yes. am sure he does. dear. In
fact. / have asked him to AXE tea with
us his afternoon
What" ELSA started as &c she had
been shot.
Frederick Ward was u young gentle
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Stubhorn.

Town Talk: A little girl was heard talk
Ing 10 her rabbit as follows:
Five times five. six times a,r ..v.r
times seven" Between times she shook
the rabbit violently.
Dorothy" said her mother. what are
you doing to your rabbit?'
Well" replied the child. papa sayv
that rabbits multiply rapidly, and Bunny
won't do It"
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THOSE LATE Corners.

Washington Star: Il regard is at meet
and fitting, even at this waning period of
The amusement season, remarked illc
Iasp-Voiccd man who thinks aloud, as he
emerged from the ,heater. mat The tisuH-
ative c~astigatorN barrel staNe or meta
phor.cal fence picket should he applied
with vigor and enthusiasm 10 these por-
cine persons who make II a practice and a
point of care 10 arrive al .he show after
the curtain has assembled.
"It may not he a matter Of popula"
knowledge or belief tlJat thu major num-
her of these yearners for the Spotlight who
noisiy catapnlt into q theattr Ken OF fifteen
minutes after the actors have nngun to
work do the game Oh purpose aud cot Of
malice and vanity aforethought.
But ] know it and believe II, all the
same.
1T IS their delborage ana ca~cfully-
worked-out desire and intention 20 give
the creates possible publicit. promotion
and exploitation 10 their toys.
1T is their purpose, &c the execution Of
which they contribute a species OF devil
ism ingenuity worthy q cause hat might
fetch :hefn something, 10 distract the at
tention of the audience from the doings on
the stage TO their own raimc9t.
The habitaal late arrives AT The the
leI n 100 ca ttp1 70 aElEi or
grasp the fac, mar me nc,soas coinn,is-
ING an avorare or,sie,,ce arc ,at,,1.i,.
,,era i,,aro..a, T., ~ q -. - 80
ers than in the appearance in the auditor
ium of a dinkN imitation erln!ne-trimmed
opera cloak, Il bow-knot:ed green taneta
waist marked down to IS cents the yard
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What ihey want is to walk over folks,
tnerehy Gompulsor.ly engaging the atten-
tion OF a houseful of people.
"ihe chronic late arriver. male Or fe-
male, can Hncoh the words excuse mo or
,paadon or so sorry faster ;han a quick
h,or,- -, 49,
then can.
but the 'Pahdon me of n climbing,
eialaperins, clumsy. elolnpins late ar
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in"ardlN eAragep people who have reach
ton for the rights of their follow beings,
compensation loF the misery that ne IN
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He'll Succeed.

Newark News: 'Myr,illa," said the
old gentleman sharply. that Young
man you had in the pal!or last night is
dull of comprehension. All l had to do
WAS cough when the other chaps re-
manned too late and they would take
the hint and depart. Did this one say
anything when l coughed last night"
Yes replied the beautiful daugh-
ter, The said the X time he called
he was going To bring You a bottle OF
cough syrup"
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Uncle Sam Sells Butter.

An interesting story has come To
light by the announcement that the
government has sold on sealed bids.
With certified check. for full amoun at
Time of sale. about 26. 900 pounds OF but
ter that We're put up for the navy last
spring and summer.
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Washington Star: The incidents"
remarked the cheerful young Cap
itol Hill matron, just returned
from n six months stay in New
York, caused ale to feel Very much
truly rnral II sNlNal-dellish and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
Farmers Are Trying to Destroy Theil
 Arch Enemy.

Greensboro, June S.-(Special)-The farmers in this section have been blue over the outlook, but are taking ad- vantage of the good weather to get the cotton out of the grass. In many places it is entirely lost to sight as inc constant rains have caused grass to grow so rapidly. The rainfall dur ing May was a little more than four inches only, but it did great damage because it rained so many days that the ground was too wet to work almost throughout the month
 Mrs Elizabeth F. Ward announces the gagement of her daughter, Bessie Novel;, to Edward Laughton Colebeck. The marriage to take place in the even ing of June 27 at the Methodist Church. Commencement exercises or the Southern University are looked forward to with much interest and Greensboro citizens are making ready for the en- tertainment of many guests. Com mencement Sunday is June H. when the baccalaureate sermon will De delivered by Bishop w. w. Duncan and the ser mon before the Y. NJ. C. A. by Rev. H. C. Howard Lieutenant Governor K. M. Cunningham will deliver the address before the literary societies and Rev. Frank Saay of Montgomery will ad- dress the alumni. The James D. Webb Chapter, r. D. C., has offered medal which will be contested for on Tuesday night of commencement week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
BOYS PLAY BASEBALL.
Perry Street Tigers Defeated at High
 land oval.

Yesterday at Highland Oval Rice g American Boys had an easy time with Barnes's School boys, otherwise known as the South Perry Street Tigers.
 The Tigers were pretty well subdued before the game was half gone, but they made one last rally in the eighth and batted in two runs Diffly was wild and had ragged support. The Ti- gers were consumed with great thirst and their lineup was changed often, while one or another went to the pump, Allen plugging up the various holes with Umpire Frye's consent.
 The American Boys played well to- gether, good team work helping Finn out of several bad holes. It was Flinn's initial game and he acquitted himself well. Payne of the Tigers and Jones of the American Boys led the hit ting. The teams and score follow:
 American Boys-H. Film. If; Jones captain and h.; Brandt, C.; Hall, If; Wolfe. 3b: Jules Galatas, cf.; Townsend 2b: Minnis, ss.; Faulcon Film. p.
 Tigers-Hirsch. 2b.; Garrett 3b.; S. Gordon, 1b.; Blue, ss. Amerine, if; Dihfly, D.; D. Gordon, cf.; Roy, C.; Allen and Payne, If.
 Tigers ..............O .OO2 OO1 020- American Boys .....42O BIO 11"-l2
 Hits-American Boys, &; Tigers, G. Errors-American Boys, 3; Tigers, S. Double plays-American Boys, 1; ri gers, 2. Two base hits-Jones, 8; Payne 2; Gordon, S., 1. Struck out-By Diffly f; by Finn, 5. Bases on balls-By Diff ly, 5; by Film 2. Umpire-W F. Frye
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
AT CASINO THEATRE.
Paytou Sisters Closed First Week of
 Successful Engagement.


 Good sized audiences at both matinee and night performances at the Pickett Springs Casino yesterday enjoyed the performances by the Payton Sisters Company which closed the first success ful week of their engagement at the little summer playhouse.
 "The Planters Wife" was the bill at the matinee performance and a sensa- tional drama Tn the Serpent's Power" was presented in an interesting manner last night. The entire cast proved capable of making both pieces success and the audiences showed appreciation by their hearty applause.
 The black face comedy work and the rag time songs of Dan Holt as usual pleased and the baritone voice of Mir. Baldwin danced vivaciously and Arthur Woods drew several laughs with his comic songs.
 The company opens the second week of its engagement at the Casino Mon- day night with Little Alabama" writ ten especially for it by Lem B. Parker author of Utah." the play presented by them last Monday night. The scenes and incidents depict life on large Ala bama plantation during the anti-bel- tum days. It is full of good comedy with strong dramatic situations and startling climaxes.
 A new play with a change of special ties between acts will be given eacf night as follows: Monday, Little Ala bama;" Tuesday. "A Husband on Sal ary." Wednesday. In the Land of thu Car" Thursday, For Her Child Sake" Friday, ''The Fatal Rose oi Red" Saturday, "The Man Outside"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04

licacies were served. A large pot of brunswick stew was presided over by | s. Kern, who excels in this savory dish, The affair. was given by mem bers of the Church and ParsonSse e,oaIot,t and was a credit to them. The attendance was large
 Mrs. E. M. stewart and Miss Viola Reynolds. of Montgomery, are guests of Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Broughton ana will be guests at the Bruner-ste"art
 Rev c. W. Gavin. of Troy will preach for the Methodist congregation tomor- row and will hold the quarterly con ference with church Monday.
 Miss Edith Steiner, of Evergreen Will arrive this afternoon to De the guest as Mice Bessie stewart, at whose mar riare Tuesday she will be maid Of honor.
 Messrs T. J. Judge, Oscar Lane and T. Y. Traweek, Jr.. have completed the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
MEMPHIS FRANCHISE SOLD.
Syndicate Purchase. stock From For

Memphis, Tenn, June 3-It Is an nouneed here today that a syndicate formed by Thomas Mccullough has purchased the controlling interest in the Memphis Baseball Association. The majority of the stock has here- tofore been held by Gen. s. l.. Carnes. s. H. Phillips ana Caruthers Ewing. MT. Ewing will retire from the pres
 At a meeting of the new controlling stockholders of the Memphis Baseball Association tonight the following off, cers were elected: President, J. E. Coan; Vice President. R. H. Boyd; Sec retary and Treasurer. Thomas F. Mo Collough. Board of Directors: H. R. lins. Thomas F. Mccullough and Sol. Coleman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
Onenn at DothRn.

The schedule of the East Alabama League has been arranged and the sea- son of the league will open up on Mon- day with the Selma club playing at Dothan and the Montgomery club at Opelika. The Selma club will leave tomorrow afternoon for Dothan and from there will go to opelika where they will play the last three days of the week. It Is thought that the sched- ule is arranged so that the following week the club will return home and play all of the week in Selma with Dothan and Opelika and will then play return games with the Montgomery Club.
 The Selma lovers of the sport have been anxious all the summer for or ganized baseball and as they have the opportunity of now seeing it the man. agement of the club hopes that they will patronize the sport liberally. All four of the clubs of the league are away above the average independent club and no doubt will play a splendid game of ball during the summer and give the patrons the worth of their money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
Princeton IS. Yale 2.

New Haven. Conn.,. June 3.-Prince- ton won the first game of the annual championship series with Yale this afternoon giving the blues a defeat tory at Yale. More than 5000 specta- tors saw the struggle. Princeton won through it's magnificent hitting aided by Yale's poor fielding. Score:
 R.H. E. Yale. .. .. 101 O00 000- 9 Princeton. .. 010 sos 015-1S 14 Batteries-Jackson, Pratt, Bell and Chapin; Erwin, Bryan and Cooney.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
The News of GreenviIIe.

Greenville, June S.-(Special)-A gipsy tea was given at lne school yard last night, and was a very picturesque and delightful affair. Before a gipsy tent typical fortune teller sat. reading the future for those who sought her aid, while gaily dressed children played about. Japanese lanterns hung from the boughs of trees, and tables were placed at intervals. where various de-