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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18
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CHAPTER ~.
THE BEGINNING OF WRATH.
The grim gray mystery OF a Feb
ruary twilight came Sinking through
tlH swamp. Al the edge Of the clear
ing. where the clrcllng forest broke,
an occasional glmmer blurred the
window Of a cabin-blurred IL With a
faint Hight that choksd and s%trangled
in the fog Afar on. some belated
negro was chopping wood for supper.
The muaied strokes OF his AZ doomed
duly among the deadened trees, whore
stark white cottonwoods thrust their
naked arms into the aky.
The mist. elammy and vague and
full OF Sinister suggestion. crept out
OF the cypress brake, and spread like
a slow-unroIiing shroud across the
level nelds Of Deyli-May-care plauta-
ton.
Not an inch Of dry land remained,
nothing except that thin long line Of
levee one slender thread OF certain
~ through the realm OF the unreal
The Deyii-May-Care store and resi-
dence were built close 20 the leyee.
with their galleries fronting f. A
bridge made OF a single plank crossed
the pools OF seepaga water from each
gallery 10 the ieyes; ff this leyee
this narrow ridge Of dirt. bad nov
become the Universal highway aloni
the river front
Noel Duke STRIDE out on his gal
lery. A. train Of light streamee
through the door behind him. flashed
across the crown Of the leyee, ans
| glittored on the steadily rising Mis-
issippl which crouched like fam
ished wolf outside. licking at thI
earthen barriers.
The 4oung man scarcely glanced a
this %dmniyorous monster whiel
hreatened his property with desiruc
Ioh nor YET al the impenetrabl
sloom which oyerhung his land II
I his right lay the eddying yello'
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18
HABIT MAY SAVE LIVES.
Physicians Hint That May 5s Val
liable 70 Parents.


Tho physicians speciality was chn
drcn's diseases. aad be was lamcutine
that many little lives was lost because
the child did not know how 20 help
itself. "lt mothers would only teach
their children 10 swell mp their throats
I'm the ann Of "a bird the little
ones would have a trick az their com
mand which might save them endless
trouble later. Ia throat diseases, which
often develop into diphthcria. the ply
stefan finds a great difficulty in exam
lining the child's throat The little
one has not the slightest idea how 90
throw it's head back and swell the
throat up SO that the doctor may peer
Int II satisfactorily. And what's
mofe, the child Is afraid that come
thing Is going to happen and resists
an efforts toward an examination.
Now, II e child has been taught to
initiate a bird he or she WALKS %
90 the physician without hesiHtOn
and throws back the head In pride 70
show what Il can do. Later. n gar
gling IS prescribed. the child knows
just how TO 20 about IT, and COuse-
quently gets Well quick.
In cas- OF threatened pneumonia
children are handicapped because they
do not know how 10 raise the mucous.
2 they have been taught the throat
swelling trick, however, they easily
raise the mucus and materially help
themselves toward recovery"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18
WASTE OF NATURAL WEALTH.
We Act as II We Thought Our Re.
sources Were in~eKhaustible.

Instances OF American wastefulness
abound on every hand. but there is no
better example than is afforded by the
devastation Of the forests Untold mil.
lions of board feet cf timber are left
every year by lumbormen 20 rot on
the ground or In stumps. and quanti.
ties almost as vast are destroyed by
forest fires.
II was scarcely n decade ago that
the forests of the United States were
believed 10 be inexhaustible. but now
every body who knows anything os the
subject is aware that they are going
so rapidly that their complete extluc.
ton is a matter OF only a few years.
This fact is realized by the rail-
roads. the great numbering concerns
and other extensive users Of timber.
and some of them are taking steps to
replace the forests already destroyed
But from tho planting of the seed 20
the cutting Of the maturcd tree Is q
long time 10 wait-irom 20 TO 30
years-and meantime where is the
country TO look for its lumber sup.
ply?
The deposits OF minerals and metals
are going the same way. In an ad.
dress to the Columbia university grad.
yates In science the other day DR..
James Douglass said that the mon
strous wastefulness OF thc mining
methods In vogue IN this country
would soon bring about the exhaustion
Of these resources which we have
fondly regarded as iueXhausublo 49,
Colorado Springs Gazette.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18
80 80 - 80 ~

It was a severe criticism made on
New York city by a visitor from Ne
braska who said: Yours is a short
change town. In three days / have
had seven different persons try 70
cheat me by returning too little
change"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18

An Englishman always keen to crit
iolzc. was looking az the Fatiron
building from the Worth monument
Queer people. you Americans. DONE
you know he said. "You call that
the Watiron building. IT'S fiat enough.
must admit. but it'B atone, don't you
know. not iron IN. Y. Press,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18

y Il had been
showing symptoms OF
kidney trouble from
the time / was mus
tered out Of the
but IN all my
life I never suffered
as in 1891. Head
dizziness and
sleeplessness. first,
and then drorsy
was weak and help
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18
49, len HerrIbIs peath.

Three lives have been saved by
means of a device invented by a Swed.
ish woman named Lind. for preyentins
people from being buried alive. n
was applied TO 1900 suppbses corpses
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18
10 BE CONTINUE.


Wnule-Did you nave q good time
al the picnic?
Jimmie (snlaii boy -Finei Sis CO..
a WasDs nest. pa fell cut Of d tres
when he was putting up a swing. and.
ma burnt her hnEorp making tea Ave-
fui fun, ! can tell y0u-ritBita.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18

Give Defiance Starch a iaif trial.
try # for both hot and cold starching,
and If you don't think you do better
work. in less time and at smaller cost,
return it and your grocer Will give
you back your money.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18

Unless a nan has plenty OF sand he
seldom leaves footprints on the sands
OF time.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18

lewis Single Binder Cigar has a rich
Taste Your dealer on Lcgs Factory,
Peoria, ID.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18

Smokers have to call for Lewis Single
Binder cigar to get 1t. Your dealer or
Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18

Many people like their oppoaitca
That's so; know some Boston
glsls who have May warm ttendA'
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18

In times OF peace girls prepare their
wedding trousseau.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18

gjstB or rs mail Trial Sire 10 cts. by nail
lily Brothers SO warren Street. New York
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18

Mrs. Wingiow' = soothing syrup.
For children t%retnnE, safteUs thn ruma-feuures h
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18
a Positive
CURE
Ely'S Cream Balm
"a FuistlT absorbed.
GNes nnlIel al nnrc.

Il clean southr
heals ana protctH
the diseased mcm-
bnne j. cures Co
tlrh and drives
away Cold Ia The
Head quickly. Re
stores tho Senses uf
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18
A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE.
How a Veteran Was Saved the Am
Putation Of a Limb.

b. Fraak Doremus, veteran. OF
Roosevelt Ave, indianapolis. Ind,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18

some people even covet the gold in
their neighbours teeth.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18

with The exception OF the stage VI
lain every man has his good points.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18
NJ man at best. Then he answered

Mean? / mean Il marry her, un-
less she tells me no.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-10-18

PUTNAM FADELESs DYES do not
stain tho bands Or spot the kettle, except
green and purple.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
ANNA GOULD WINS
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS OF
 CAsTELLANE.
French Court Holds that American Woman More Than Fulfilled Her Marriage Contract--Suits
 are Dismissed.

Paris, Dec. ls.--Madame Gould, the former Countess Boni de Castellane. has been victorious in the suits by creditors and money leanders against her with the object of making her jointly responsible with the Count
 Thirteen of the fifteen cases were dis missed today by the court with costs against the plaintiffs.
 Only in the eases of two art dealers did the courtsexpFess tbe opinion that Madame Goutd should be held responsi- ble. as the objects purchased in these instances for the most part were still fin her possession. There are still three eases to be passed on and they will be decided December 26.
 In dismissing the thirteen suits, the court held that the plaintiffs had failed to prove that the debts were con- tracted for the common benefit of the Count and Countess. Tho latter. the court declare1. had more than fulfilled the obligations under her marriage contract During her welded life she had retained nothing for herself, her entire revenue being collected by her husband, and employed, according to his own admission. either for the household expenses or the payment of his personal debts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
POWER MEN CONFER.
Representatives Of Electrical Comp
 ntea Meet in MOntgOmery.

Representatives Of Electrical COmpa-
 nies Meet In Montgomery.
 A number of prominent Alabama men interested in street railway and electric light properties spent yester- day in Montgomery, the guests of R. J. Chambers, General Manager of the Montgomery Light and Water Power Company, and of W. H. Ragland, Gen eral Manager of the Montgomery Trac- tion Company.
 It was expected that representatives of all the prominent street railway and electric light and gas companies in the State would meet for an informal conference on matters pertaining to the best interest of the corporations represented, and the people of the State, but it was found at the last that a number of the parties would be un- able to come. The gentlemen who came however, in company with Messrs. Chambers and Ragland, inspec- ted the plant of the Montgomery Light Dexter avenue business house of the company.
 The lines of the Montgomery Trac- tion Company were inspected, as was also the company's new offices and car barn on the extension of Madison ave- nue. i.
 w R. Hall, General Manager of the street railway company of New Deca- tur; II. B. Johnson, of the Electric Light Company. of New Decatur, and E. T. Freeman, or the Electric Light and aGs Company, of Troy, were those who came to the conference. They will leave this morning for their respective homes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
on and Royal Breeze coupled in bet

ton and Royal Breeze coupled in bet ting.
 Fifth race, one and one-slxteenth mile, handicap--Besterling 100. Gar 4 % to i, second; Jemes % Reddick. ios. (Hennesy), to 5, third. Time i;b2 S-5.
 sixth race. five fhriongs. sellIng- Belle of the Bay; st SGar5eD Gl,H1 10 ,d to1' l seSond: wSoiS DiSse western. s s7 SCMaftin5. t; prano, The Belle of Brighton. Cora Price, Decklaw, Mary Candlemas, Refin- ed. Jessamy, Belle Scott. Drusie smith
 Entries at New Orleans.
 New Orleans. Dec. 19.--City Park en' tries for Thursday:
 First race; six K. 5arlongs-HSstw%S91a. Nut, %1S. souri Lad. Maggie Mackey, Single II Sea Voyage, 104; Rain Land, Chief Mill likenS 107; Dargin, 10s; Cannon Ball.
 Second race. seven sfnrlongs; selling Bert Osra, Tinker, .97. Long Bright llO; John Garner Orfoe, Limerick Girl. For eigners 102; Jungle Imp 105; Mrs. An nie Layson, Woodclanm, Optional The
 Third race, one mile: selling--Abe Meyer. 96; Flavigny, 102: St. Noel, l03; Glen Gallant 104; Rebonnder. l06; liar makis. 107; Kleinwood. old Stone. l0Sl Mary CandeIma, Grace George. Beau Brummel, Nedra, S6; Minot, Paragon. Schroeders Midway S9; Gold Circle, pl; Prince Brutus, Laura Hunter, 109.
 Fifth race, six furlongs: selling Gauge. 107: Lady Carol. Kara, Bertha E., Miss Dustin. Favorita, Posing l09; Gold Proof III; Fargo, 112.
 Sixth race one mile; selling-Dr. Me- Cluer, Balshot. 90; Society Bud. s4; Footlights Favo-ite, aS; Knowledge, Lampadrome, 99; Happy Jack, 102; Falkland, 1O3; Bon Mot, 105.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
NEW ORLEANS RACES.
Sir TOddington Wins The Planters
 Staken, <

Sir TOddingtOn Wins The Planters
 Stakes.
 New Orleans, La, Dec. 19--The race between Sir Toddington and Allomaise in the Planters stakes at City Park to- day was not finally decided until the stewards had conferred as to which should be declared the winner. Sir Toddington, the added starter and well hacked favorite. soon after the begin ming of the race. secured two lengths lead. One horse in the field of seven Allomaise. started after the favorite, cutting steadily into the latters lead. Sir Toddington's flying heels, however were not overtaken until near the fin- fish, and at this critical moment, accord ing to the claims of Jockey Martin, Al lowmaise's rider, Sir Toddington, was ridden so as to shut Allomaise off. AL the finish, the favorite was half 8 length ahead. The stewards decided that Allowmaise had not been fouled.
 Jockey Johnson, was painfully in1ur- ed against the fence in q crush or horses in the first race. Weather cloudy and col. Track heavy.
 First race. five furlongs, selling-sal- wage. 109, (Dalyls to 2, won; SiI kilis' 112, (lSicoI). 2 to 2, second; Wild Irish Time, I:os. Chieftain,, King Pepper, Bert Osra, Orfeo. Black Art, J: May berry, Gay Adelaide, Dan Mckenna' Pity, Plantagenet, Grace Curtis. ran.
 Second Race, SIX 1urlOnS nSS--NAlssou ri Lad. IO4, (Garner), Il to 5, won; Gem tian. lO2, (McIntyre). to l., second; Ralbert 1o4. (Austinl. II to 9, thlrd . Time, 1:16 4-5. Polly Prim, Tichimingo' Tjnerick Girl. Mayor Johnson, Creel, Fort Worth, The Doctress, Ruby Star' Latolia, ran.
 Third race, steeplechase, short course -Naran, 133, (Morrison), to 9. won Profitable, 151, (Dayton), IS to D, sec onS: Arabo. 154, (Sanger). 3 to l, third Time. 3:0O. Scepter, Red Raven, Daw- son, Henry A. Schroeder, ran. .so
 Fourth race, seven furlongs, tne Planters stakes. $1,0o0 added-sir lod- ti- iowmaise, iii, (Martin). to 1, second Mortiboy. I1S. (Aubuehon), to l. third Time i.31 2-5: Lally, Economy, Royal Breeze Billy Vertress, knighiI os Ivanhoe ran Sir Toddington and Riliv Vertress added starters: Todding-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
REPORT OF TAFT.
War Secretary Defends Action of Pres
 idemt.

War Secretary Defends Action of Pres
 ident.
 In reporting to the President on the several Senate resolutions of in- quiry. Secretary Taft enters into an exhaustive discussion of the law and the evidence in the case He quotes the authority for the Presidents action and with regard to the new evidence presented, says he has examined it with care and that he does not find any thing contained in 1t which should lead to a different conclusion of fact from that already stated in Lis annual re- port.
 The afidavits." says he, contain in substance the same denials of com pIicity or knowledge by the enlisted men that were made to the inspecting officers, together with evidence intend ed to show that there was an oppor- tunity for persons not in the battalion to disguise themselves in the eastoH uniforms of the enlisted men and to secure empty cartridge shells and throw them on the streets ot the town .
 The suggestion he declares, is 30 grotesque in its inlprobality and ab- surdity as hradly to call Tor discus sion or comment.
 After stating that 1t is not the prac- tice of the inspector general in mak ing Investigations into questions of fact. to set out all the evidence in af- fidavits or dispositions, Secr'tary Taft quotes from the fourth article of wa@' which he states contains the statute rv direction in respect to the discharge of soldiers The regulations adopted by the President in carrying out this statutory provision. as well as excerpts from various decisions of the judge advocate general Of the army bearing on discharges without honor, also were quoted. the secretary adding:
 Right of President..
 Prom the citations above given 1t follows that one enlisting in the army ia advised first. that the President has
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20

the right at will to terminate the con tract of enlistment; second, that when the contract of enlistment is termina- ted at will, the President may prop erly show on the discharge that the service which has not been such as to warrant e-enlistment,a and therefore is not to be regarded as honest and faithful, permitting re-enlistment un- der the statute.
 In answer to the contention which the secretary says has been put forth, that the President had no power to make the order of discharge, because, if he has, he may disband the army, 1t is argued that there is a clear dis tinction between disbanding com pany, a battalion or regiment and the discharge of certain of its mem bers. In the case of the men, Of the 25th infantry, the secretary says the order named the persons who were dis charged, and did not embrace all mem bers of three companies and that im- mediately upon the discharge of the men an order was issued filling up the three companies by transfer from the other companies of the regiment, "so that the entity and service of the com panies are continued in the army.
 Secretary Taft instances a case where some members of the fourth cavalry, eroused to passion and violence by the killing of one of their number, lynch ed the person charged with the crime. In that case, he says, the judge advo- cate maintained that there was no evidence to fix the responsibility for the act and that the Secretary of War, strictly speaking, has no authority to disband the companies involved as such, He held further that "he may indeed discharge all the men of such compa- nies, enlisting others in their stead but this would be treating innocent and guilty alike and the discharge would be, in law, honorable,' and in the case of the guilty would be a premium on crime"
 It is stated that since the decision referred to the practice has been put in force by regulation of issuing dis- charges without honor, in which there can be no re-enlistment without exec utive permission.
 Tn concluding, however, Secretary Taft declares that there is nothing in this precedent which. in the slightest degree, affects the legality of the pres ent order, for the principle upon which the decision rests recognizes fully the complete power of the President to discharge every member of any or ganization."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
AInhnmn Field Trials.

Huntsville, Dec. 19.-(Special)- )-The open derby of the Alabama Field Trial Club was not finished today, rain i'm terfering and driving the dogs to shel- ter while the two series were being run. There were ten starters. The derby will be finished tomorrow, then the all age event will begin. In this race of Jesse Rodfie's Count Gladstone and Lenarks Lad. me two most fam ous cross dogs in the United States, will be pitted against each other in the first match they have ever ran together.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20

ing to fear. The calm with which the law Is being applied demonstrates that public opinion recognizes the Govern ment is doing everything humanely pos- sible to insure a continuation of pub llc worship. If in a new injunction the Pope rejects the Governments offer, no French Catholics will fail to place the responsibility where 1t belongs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
Nn Chrlatmaa NIasnes.

Paris, Dec. 19.-Cardinal Richard has issued instructions suppressing the usual Christmas masses.
 The semi-ohicial Temps today says that all signs indicate that it'ds the Pope's intention to reject the new leg islation, adding!
 cBut the Government has now noun
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
TWO KILLED IN WRECK.
FnrInecr and Bremen Lost TheI
 Lives.

EgnrInPcr md Flremem LUst IMeIF
 Lives.
 Vivksburg, Dec. 19.-Passenger train No 12 of the YazoO and Mississippi Valley Road was derailed at South wood, some miles south of this city. TTn3ineer Calvin Prince and Fireman George Watson, and the serious injury of the express messenger The engine strikinE a COW caused the derailment. None If the passengers was injured.
 The engineers body was recovered and brought to his home at Vicksburg ,,,t wei been recovered. The express messenger was seriously injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
Great Grandson of MT. Davis.

Great GrandsOn Of MT. Davis.
 GoloraSo 6oa6 SPbTrsI born to f6S 6r ana Mrs r ald webb. Mrs. Webb is a grand daughter of the late Jeffel son Davis and the newcomer is the only great grandson of the Confederate President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
Receivers Sale

Pursuant to an order of the District Court of the United States, for the Middle District of Alabama, In Bankruptcy, in a cause bending in said Court wherein Moody & Davis are Bankrupts. the undersigned will proceed to sell at public outcry, for cash, to of sale. on Thursday. the 27th day of De- cember. 1906. at the storehouse which was occupied by the said Moody Davis. at Enon. Bullock County. Alabama. just prior to the filing of the petition in this cause. the entire stock of goods. wares meFchan- disc. fixtures, etc. belonging to said bank rupts and which is located in said store house. a particular and full description of which is shown by an ineventory on file in said cause in said District Court The said sale will be made subject to the confirm atfon of the Court
 ! Any information desired will be furnished upon inquiry of the undersigned at Mont CHARLES L LEVY.
 Receiver.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20

JUST RECEIVED today n shipment of choice Kalamazoo Blue Ribbon Celery. Meehan & Morris. Phones zoo and 1920.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20

Give Your Servants a Christmas Present
 pair of shoes would be greatly ap- preciated and you will be rewarded for yuor thoughtfulness. Bullock Shoe Co.
 adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
STOCKHOLDERS
 MEETING

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Tirst National Bank of Montgomery will be ha1d at it's banking rooms Tues jay. January sth. 1907. at 12 o'clock. noon, .or the election of 6 Beard of Directors and sor the tfansaction of any other business that may properly come before the meet lnR A. 5. WOOLFOLk.
 Dee. G. ne.-30t. Cashier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
Dr. Buchanan, the Speci list

Treats. without the knife, diseases of wom. en. nervous kidney, bladder. private and skin diseases. piles fistula, strictuFe and . 10 g. Monday. Wednesday and Friday
 Office ever Randy Kitchen. l6A Dexter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20

Received Dailyi Fresh Country Pork SausaEe' very
 The NettIes Grocery Co. Phones 235 and SSS'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20

Tonapah, New, Dec. 1s-It has been decided that James J. Jeffries shall re- fierce the Gans-Hermann fight The articles of agreement gave the Casino Athletic Club the right of selection if the principals cannot agree. Jeffries was offered $1.000 and expenses to ref- cree and has accepted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20

TTFLTFRE-A great offer. our large No 6 Hesfsr regular price SC 5o Ws prize at a4 EA today. Phone 30s3. James O Ha-a, A4G.GSe BaRroa st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
WILL FIGHT FOR sSo, o,ooo..
Jim JefYries Willing To Meet Tommy
 HuTun

New York, Dec 19--In a signed state ment published tonight, Tex Rickard, who managed the fight at Goldfield be- tween Cans and Nelsons, says he has offered Jeffries $50,000 to meet Jack Johnson, negro, the heavy weight at Goldfeld. Rickard says he has assur- ance from Jeffries that he will enter the ring again for a purse of $50,000.