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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
FAINT HEART NE'ER WON
BY C, A, MCKEE.

hG Ns As MCIAElEAs
 Copyright, 1906. by Daily Story Pub.
 Faint heart neer won fair lady some fellow said; I'm going to ask the Doctor" Thus the youth, a bright. faced, curly headed lad not out of his teens. throwing his head back like the thoroughbred he was.
 My gaadness." gasped the girl. hell flay you alive"
 Not until he subdues that fit of gout," replied the youth. his eyes danc- ing. If I'd make one pass toward his bad leg he'd boiler like Ioon."
 The girl laughed in spite of herself, then looked grave again.
 1t might be said in passing that this was what the twain called The Ways and Means Committee" in full session You see it was this way: the lad and the girl with all the ardor and folly of youth desired only one thing-each other. They talked by day and dreamed by night of a love-lit cot tage where they could remain always hand in hand encompassed by all the joys of love. They were a likely pair too. hiEh-bred, well assorted, full of life and vigor and hope and courage.
 Rut, alas, there was the inevitable stern parent-in this case the unclc and guardian of the girl. Dr. Kirk The doctor had long ago deserted the scalpel and the pill-box for the wor- ship of the golden calf And it was with eastern devotion that he bowed before this shrine So it may be inn agined that the doctor did not view with even passing favor suits for the hand of his fair niece whose estate of hundred thousand and odd dollars remained under his administration dur ing her maidenhood. And Ethel was only IT. And she and Archie simply could not wait four years.
 So it was that the Ways and Means Committee sat in frequent session. And so they sat this bright spring afternoon in the summer house.
 You know, Archie" said the girl, that the doctor will never consent to my marriage until I am 21 He likes to handle the money too we'll"
 Give him the old money replied Ar chic, savagely. I've told you a hum dren times. have got some coming and I reckon mother would he decent about it. If not by George I can make enough to live on. Frank Smith will give me a place in the bank"
 No. will not marry without uncle's consent" replied Ethel decis- lively. Nor will I let him have my money. We must wait"
 Not by a jugfull" replied Archie violently. wen outwit the old Tar tar Trust me. I'm going in now t0 ask him.
 The boy dropped into a brown study for some minutes. Then drop ping the girls hand he leaped to his feet with a cry.
 "Hurrah,' he cried. I've got 1t. He shall ask me to marry you"
 Shall ring for keeper?" respond- ed the girl Or have you only been drinking?"
 Look here" replied Archie. "Aint the doctor shining around mother all the time? Hasn't he got his greedy eyes on mas quarter of a million? Well. guess
 him." replied the girl.
 "I don't know any such thing" re- piled Archie with mock gravity. q don't know anything about it. What right has mere man 10 attempt to read a womaus heart. In fact. now
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that think of 1t. know she has the highest respect for hin-one of the oldest families and all that sort of thing. And, by jove, I suspect she has a tender feeling. Pon my word. do. Just come and watch my smoke"
 "But-''
 NO butts now,' he broke in. 'I must get 1t off my mind or I'll bust" He marched braveIy into the house followed by Ethel and storm of pro- test.
 "Dr Kirk" he said solemnIy. after he had invaded that worthys library and seated himself under the quest ioning hostility of the shaggy brows. T have observed for a long time your attentions to my mother"
 The doctor grew purple but the boy went on unconcernedly: And will say frankly have observed 1t with pleasure for always respected and es- teemed you sir"
 The doctor softened trifle, and in- terjected
 Well. sir"
 This abrupt interjection nearly floored the young man, but he never flinched.
 well sir" he replied, There is a circumstance. which I thought you should know before the affair goes any
 
 my fathers will, if my mother mar ries before I am of age, or am mar ried myself, the entire property, her share as well as my own reverts to me-
 ''what7" exclaimed the doctor. "Is that so?"
 Yes. sir" replied Archie. And I thought you should know it, Not that want to throw a straw in your way. Quite the reverse. I assure you. But as I am the only man of the family and as these property matters should always be understood between gen. tlnmen thought 1t only right to speak to you.'
 Quite right. quite right" remarked the doctor ruminating, of course there has been no formal-what shall 1 ay-understanding between your mo- ther and myself. How old are you my noy?'
 Nineteen replied Archie T am 1 very sorry to have been compelleI to say this, not only on your account. but on mothers. I am not, of course, her coufidant in such matters but I am aware she respects you highly and and [ wah afraid-weIl I thought 1t better to set things right now" "You young rascal" roared the doc tor, smirking and poking Archie with bIs cane "You see too much. You don't mean to say your mother is be- coming interested in me" "I fear so, sir" replied Archie grave : lv
 1 The doctor swelIed up like a huge turkey cock and chuckied: "Lookee here" he said, turning sud denly on Archie. You've been shining about my Ethel ever since cap re- member Why don't you bring things to a head Great Scott young man, when I was young we used to marry early and get a good start" 'T'm afraid she wouldn't have me- replied the ~conspirator shamelessIy. 'Tusb. tush," rejolned the doctor. Faint heart ne'er won fair lady, sir. I'll bet she'd jump at the chance, You've got a pretty fortune coming and you're well-favored young buck"
 q feared also that you would op- nose her marriage so young" remark ed Archie meekly.
 Not at alI. not at all." replied the doctor. ridiculous, this talk against
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
FINAL CLOSING
BLANKETS AND COMFORTS.

This is our last week of blanket selling that at these cut prices. because we will take them up stairs next week as we need the room they occupy for spring goods Of course after they put up for next if we have call they will be the regular prices. but before we take them up you can buy any blanket Of comfort in the house at about third less than our reg uar prices. This is an excellent opportunity to
 dollar, several dollars on pair according to the price, even you don't need them this season. as one or two pair blankets can be easily laid away with your others and the money spent can never in any other
 way earn that much interest.
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youthful marriages. It's the time to marry"
 And may I go to her with your per mission sir" asked Archie eagerly.
 Certainly, certainly" was the reply. Good luck to you. Don't take no for an answer.
 Within the hour Archie led the blush ing and still unbelieving Ethel into the dreaded lions den and they knelt to receive the pressing of her guardian who was as fervent on his part as Arr chic was on his.
 Neither did the doctor oppose an early wedding. Nay he favored and even urged it. greatly to the surprise ofp Ethel to whom her betrothed re- fused to reveal the method by which he had won over the doctor.
 They were married within the month and 1t was the following day when the doctor met his Waterloo. He went all girdled for his victory.
 How In the world did Archie ever gain your consent to marry your niece so young?" asked the widow. T was not really in favor of it but Ar- chic is do dominant-like his father"
 Then the doctor determined to make the bold strike
 ''TIe told me. my dear, dear madam" said he lowing low, that you could not marry before him-without sacri- ficing your fortune, and madam, like him was impatient"
 "The scamp" cried the widow. He told only a half truth. I cannot marry at all without sacrificing my fortune to him"
 Just how the doctor got out of the house or what he said, nobody ex- cepting the widow knows, the doctor least Of all.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
New White Goods

INDIA LINON; extra line quality, very shee'. special at Ioc yard.
 ENGLISH NAINSOOK; 36 inches wide. twelve yards to the piece, very fine and soft, $l.75 bolt
 WHITE LINEN CAMBRIC; beautiful weave for dreses and shirt waists. 1t 3o inches wide and all pure linen at 29c yard.
 The higher grades of white goods are here in such endless variety that would 6 the entire page to prices on each line. We will just give you outline of what you may expect to find: There are Mufts and Swsses in English Eyeet embroidery materials for the new shaddow work and all kinds of Lingerie.
 Seebig white Goods Display in window.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

Couple .his fact with the economical price story sp dress materials at Montsemsy'' Best Store. FH''
 THE NEW GREYS in hard finished worsteds, stripes, cheeks and plain goods styles that only be seen here, 48 in. wide at $l .25 yard.
 BLACK and WHITE CHECKED MOHAIR; very pretty styles for skirts and shirt waists suits. 4S inches wide at $l00 yard.
 SOLID COLOR MOHAIR; in alice blue, navy and grey, two splendid lines both 48 inches wide. one is S5c yard and the other better quality at $l.00 yard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
 A SPRING WALKING SUIT.

a conflict occurring between any of the great nations of Europe within the en- suing year. Later when the Franco German dispute grew more heated the rates advanced to 10 1-2 per cent. Some business was done on that basis Of late the premium rate has declined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
BUTTONS.

We have about hundred dozen odd buttons ranging in price from Soc up to $500 dozen. Some half dozen of a kind, some less and some many as dozen or more. These will be put out on the counter tomorrow to be finally closed out. Each kind is on separate card and the new price marked same. You can buy in this lot 7. 6, or 10 buttons as the case may be for less than the actual value of single button if bought regularly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
The MaIigned Reporter.

LVEIN00uN Magazlne.
 x common charge brought against neEspaper reporters is that they are hsdruess that they revel in laying be- fore the world the closely guarded se- yhrets of individuals. IL constantly hap pens that a reporter must do unpleas- ant things because others have been guilty or those violations of custom, law or convention that make news The opproprtum that belongs to the real
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
Insurance Policies Against War.

There is not much that a man can not insure against in England. During the discussion over the future of Mo rocco in the early part of the contro- versy, quite few policies were writ ten at Lloyd's on the risk of there being a European war. Insurance of this character, classed as peace poli- cies." was first taken for about 5 per cent. that covering the insured against
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

NEW SPRING SILKS AND DRESS GOODS

No loom ever wove finer fabrics, few as good pended and you'll see why it will pay to select YOUR choice of the finest can be had tomorrow. CEIANCEABLE CHIFFON TAFFETAS; in solids and invisible cheeks most beautiful combinations the colors are Alice Blue. Grey and Wine. 75c per yard
 BLACK ITALIAN MOIAIR; the very thing for skirts: here are three values worth buying early.
 38 in width at ..... soc yard
 45 in width at .75c yard
 40 m. Wldtn at 9I a yar0. SHIRT WAIST TAFFETAS: in invisible check, and chameleon solids; alice bue cadet and burnt rose only 6oc yard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
NEW READY-To.wEAR HATS

last Pans o in ghadwear O md sale Monday unmmedm in q9lk $50 $450 and $500
 aawh with $75o
 $500 and TWELVE PfPS all good deses will be The uc ddat theeS O model
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

Z,OOO pounds Fancy Sugar Cured Hams, 12 I-2c pound. GuaTanteed to please.
 BROCK GROCERY co.
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offender is not infrequently heaped upon the innocent newsgatherer. There is no work a reporter detests so much as that involving a social scandal and age of readers will devour more eager ly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

Flowers Fancy Work, Stamping, LunchesS Homemade Cakes and Desserts.
 Weman's Exchange 22 South PerTg Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

Imported DlIl Pickles. ....... .1Oc qt. Sour Cucumber Pickles ...... Toe qt.
 BROCK GROCERY co.
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Good Plan. Does he keep his promises?" "Yes-he never makes any"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
Newest Waists.

A grand line is ready for your ins pecton tomorrow All kinds of Lingerie Waists, those with eyelet em broidery, the new sha dow work hand embroidereo kinds and the 9th avenue tailor made styles ot piaH linens. we have never before shown such variety So early in the season. The prices range from o9c all the way up to $l7.5O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
ALL THE FISK. CLARK AND FLAGG

Tailor made waists will be on special sale tomorrow at most reasonable prices. have every good style that FISK, CLARK and FLAGG make in our stock. come tomorrow and get one of these splendid bargains
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-01
T. STlMSON DIPLOMAT.
His Fatal Error in Declining Ticket
for the Ball Game.
(ChicagO Record J

Boy, where is your employer" the
man at the door demanded, looking
sternly at Tommy Stimson.
The office boy was about TO reply
that Mr.. Jarvis was in his private of
flee but before making the fatal mis-
take he noticed that the caller had in
his hand document which looked very
much like a bill. Then there flashed
into the mind of Tommy Stimson
brilliant idea. He had seen this man
before. and there could be no doubt
that he was one of the many collectors
who during the last three months had
been making the life of Mr.. Jarvis mis-
cradle.
where is your employer say?" the
man at the door repeated.
''He-he's gone down TO the Third
National bank to deposit several thou
sand dollars he just made in a lucky
real estate deal" Tommy answered. 'If
you hurry you might catch him. He
old me he wouldn't be back this after
noon. / think he's going TO see about
an automobile"
The man uttered something that
sounded a good deal like a grunt, put
the document in his pocket and went
away.
Tommy Stimson could not help whist
ling merrily as he watched the collector
go down the long hall toward the eleva-
tors and there was on his face the look
of satisfaction that only those duties
have been we'll done are entitled to
wear He sat down at his little table
I'm the anteroom and considered the
matter.
'I hate like the dickens to ask for
a raise" he said TO himself, but
certainly deserve one, and it seems to
me that he ought TO cough up without
much coaxing, after this"
At length he opened the door of the
private office and stepped in. Mr.. Jar
Wis, with his feet comfortably cooked
Upon his desk, was reading a book
business was not brisk with Mr.. Jar
VS.. 1t never had been.
What's the matter?" he asked with
out looking at Tommy.
There was a man here q minute or
two ago who wanted TO see YOU
We'll / was here to be seen. Where
is he? Why didn't he come fn?''
He was a collector"
Mr.. Jarvis permitted his feet to drop
to the floor and he sat up for the pur-
pose of taking notice.
II told him you had gone to the
bank" Tommy went on.
The shadow of smile began to
sDread across the features of Mr.. Mil
ton Jarvis.
..I said it was the Third National"
Tommy Stimson further explained, land
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-01
Vice Presidents Statement.

Concerning the reduction in one-way
fares, the company's announcement made
through Vice Presidnet Thayer, says:
This reduction of fares has been the
subject of serious consideration for
year past The company has expended
large sums to build relief lines upon which
freight trains should be moved. that this
class of traffic might be diverted from
the present main lines, and thus secure
lses liability of delay to the companys
largely increased passenger service. The
company has believed that the time would
come when much larger traffic could be
handled prOfitably with a reduction of
the present rates of fares"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-01

/ told him you'd gone TO deposit several
thousand dollars you'd made in a real
estate deal"
The smile itself had arrived and
found terminal facilities on the feat
ures OF Milton Jarvis.
Tommy" he said, I'm afraid !
shall not be able TO keep you here
Tommy's hope suddenly departed.
giving place To bitter reflections on the
ingratitude of man. He pushed his
hands into his pockets and nervously
shifted his weight from one foot to
the other, but his detection was soon
dissipated.
Because" Mr.. JAWS continued, you
naturally belong in the diplomatic serv-
ice. I expect you some day to be am
bassador to the Court of st. James's.
Did he give you his name?
mo; / think he was in too much Of
a hurry. YoI see, l told him that if
he went right down to the Third Ma
tiOnal he might catch you before you
got the money all deposited, and / said
you wouldn't be back this afternoon,
because I thought you was going out
to buy an automobile as soon as you
got through at the bank
Mr.. Jarvis could not refrain from
laughing out loud. He had always con-
sidered Tommy Stinson a fright boy,
but he realized at this moment that
he had never given him credit for the
real ability which he possessed.
Look her., Tommy" he said, I've
been wanting for a long time to do
something for you, anG I'm going to do
it now"
He took ona of his cards and wrote
on the back of it
ffrrNN-
the sporting editor of the Argus he will
give you ticket to the ball game, and
you may have this afternoon off. The
ticket will be good for a seat in the
grand stand. What do you think Of
that?"
''Its-it's all right" Tommy replied
but I-I-if its"
We'll, what is it? is there some
thing else you'd PREFER"
"pd rather have a raise of a dollar a
week, or even fifty cents. if you think
I'm not worth any more"
oh Mr.. Jarvis replied, tearing the
card in two IN think it over. You
know business is very dull here, Tom
my. but l guess I'll be able to fix
it,
He put his feet up on the desk again
and Tommy, after thanking him, with
drew.
Tommy Stimson had been at the office
for an hour on the following morning,
wondering why his employer did not
put in an appearance. At last Mr..
Jarvis arrived, and without a word he
grasped the boy by an arm and dragged
him into the private office.
Nov, confound you" he Missed, do
you know what I've a notion to do7
I've a notion to throw you out that
window, and If il wasn't only seven
stories to the ground I'd do it! Do
you know who that man was that came
here yesterday? That was my wife's
uncle. and he had $500 that he was 60
ing to lend me, but when you told him
your cock-and-bull story about my
having made a lot of money, he went
out and bought twenty shares of D.,
E. & NJ. stock at %. Now it's down
to Il and he'll probably have to hold
on all summer TO get out even! Take
your hat, and never let me see you
here againi"
AS Tommy Stimson stepped into the
elevator, he fully realized that he had
made a serious mistake in declining to
accept the ticket for the ball game.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-01
RATES ON
PENNSYLVANIA
Board of Directors Reduces
Maximum 0ne-Way Fares
t0'2 IL Cents.

changes in passenger rates were an
nounced today by Fourth Vice President
John b. Thayer of the Pennsylvania rail-
road, following a meeting of the board of
directors of that corporation. The COM
pany has decided to reduce the maximum
one-way fares from 312 and 8 cents to az
cents a mile. This action will involve a
readjustment of all through fares from
the south. and owing to the vast amount
of work entailed by reason of the change
the new rate of fare will not become OPP
erative for some time, probably Nov. i.
1t is assumed that the connecting lines
which reach New York by way of Gin
cinnati and Louisville will meet the Penn
sylvania Railroad company's reduction by
a readjustment of fares so that all south
ern passenger traffic whether by way of
Washington, Cincinnati or Louisville, will
be on an equal basis
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-01
THE RETORT COURTEOUS.
kansas City Starl

Soon after the close of the war a Jay
hawker made short journey over into
Missouri, says a Kansas paper. After 60
ing some distance he inquired of an old
woman how far it was back to the Kan
sas line Right up yonder at the end of
the field is the line" said she. II thought
So" said he ''for as soon as | struck that
point | suddenly had a terrible banker
ing for a chaw of terbacker." Yes said
the old woman. ''the line makes a great
difference. for my old man says as soon
as he crosses over into Kansas he wants
to steal everything ne can lay his hands
on"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-01
WAS SETTLED At
THE PRIMARIES
K State Convention of the MiChi-
gan Republicans Was a
Tame Affair.
WARNER HEADS THE'TICKET
SLIGHT BRUSH IN RESOLUTIONS
COMMITTEE.

Detroit, Mich, July 31.-Excepting a
slight brush in the resolutions commit
tee over Congressman William Alden
Smiths resolution pledging the party
TO the direct nomination of United
States senators, today's Republican
state convention was featureless and
partook more of the nature Of a ratifi-
cation than convention. The brief
contest in the resolutions committee re-
suited in the adoption of a compromise
resolution which recommends to the
Michigan delegates to the Iowa con-
vention in September that they direct
their efforts to the end that the people
OF the United States so amend the con-
stitution of the United States as to
permit the election of United States
senators by direct vote of the people"
the platform which was adopted thor
oughly endorses President Roosevelts
administration; affirms continued belief
in the Republican tariff policy and en-
dorses Governor Warner, the other
state officials and the last legislature
The nomination of governor and lieu
tenant governor at the primaries last
June seemed to have taken from the
convention much of its usual Interest,
and the business was so eXpeditiOusly
transacted that the delegates adjourned
at $3.50 o'clock in the afternoon.
The State Ticket.
Govern or-Fred H. Warner of Farm
ington
Lieutenant governor-Patrick H. KEEL
~ of Wayne.
Secretary of state-George A. Pres
colt of TaWaS CITY
State treasurer-Frank P Glazer of
Chelsea.
Auditor general-Dr. James B. Brad
ley of Eaton Rapids.
Land commissioneT-Willi H. Rose
Of Bath.
Attorney general-John E. Bird of
Adrian
superintendent of public instruction
Luther L. Wright of IronWood.
Member of state board of education
Dexter NJ. Ferry. jr.. Detroit
All are denominations except Messrs.
Kelly. Wright and Ferry.
The Platform.
After congratulating the state and
country upon present prosperity, the
platform says:
These conditions illustrate, as they
have so happily in other periods OF
American history, ire practical value
of Republican policies and Republican
principles as established in Republican
laws and applied by Republican admin
istratiOns. We emphatically affirm our
continued belief in the wisdom of the
Republican protective policy. What
ever changes in tarifr schedules may
become necessary should be go made as
to preserve the Republican principle of
protection and to aid the further ad-
vancement of American industry and
achievement"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-01
Thousand Mile Tickets.

The company will also on Sept. 1 place
on sale 1,000-mile tickets. valid only on
its lines east of Pittsburg and Erie, at
the flat price of $40. These mileage tickets
will be transferable. No change is to be
made in the price of the interchangeable
mileage tickets now sold by the company,
which are not transferable and upon
which deposit of $40 above the regular
price is required. 1t is estimated that 80,
600 interchangeable mileage books are pre-
scented daily on the various roads, and Of
this number 65 per cent are used on the
lines of the PENNSYLVANIA railroad