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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-17
Leishman Appointed.

Washington June 16-Just before the
adjournment OF the Senate this after
noon the President signed the appointment
of John c. A. Leishman TO be ambassador
OF the United States to Turkey. MIR.
Leishman is now United States minister
to Turkey. The legation recently was
raised to the rank of an embassy. The
nomination of Mr.. Leishman would have
been sent to the Senate today had not the
body adjourned earlier than was expected.
II will go to the Senate on Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-17
CHADWICK WARDROBE GOING.
Consists of Nearly 400 Dresses of the
Most Elaborate and Expensive.

Cleveland, June 16.-ln accordance with
the wishes of Mrs. Cassie l.. Chadwick.
who is now confined in the Ohio PEN
itentiary, all her personal effects which
were exempt from seizure by creditors
when she was declared to be a bank
rupt. will be sold at public auction here
Wednesday. Mrs. Chadwick's wardrobe
consists of from three to four hundred
dresses, including many suits of the most
elaborate designs and expensive material
rare and valuable garments.
A number of cabinets and bedsteads
will also be sold.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-17
London Stocks Dull.

London, June 16.-Trading on the stock
exchange was particularly dull through
out the week, the only interesting feature
being the successful placing of the $35,
1910 Irish land stock in yielding Pa per
cent. which was largely over-subscribed
Consols were sold to transfer money to a
better yielding stock. They recovered
moderately but only to fall away at the
week end. even to nervous selling at
tributed 10 unsatisfactory Russian news.
Americans were less interesting than
usual.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-17
Epidemic Of typhoid.

Waynesboro. Ga, June 16.-Another
death is reported from Green's Cut to-
day from typhoid fever. There are fifty
cases of fever in the place of about
200 population. and there have been seven
deaths this week. The people are becom-
ing panic stricken. The church will be
used as a hospital and the Waynesboro
doctors are taking turns in attending
the sufferers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-17
SUMMARY OF THE
DAY IN CONGRESS
THE SENATE.

Washington June 16.-The Senate spent
the entire day debating the bill to in
corporate ship canal connecting Lake
Erie with the Ohio river and again ad-
Journed without action on it. The SEN
ate adjourned at 4:3o p. M. for want
of q quorum.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-17
Ihree-Pound Hail Stones.

Melitopol Russia June 16.-A hail storm
of unprecedented severity today destroyed
200, 900 acres of crops and killed cattle in
the fields. Some of the stones welghe d
three pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-17
Pope's Health Good.

Rome. June 16.-The vatican denies that
tne Pope intends to terminate his seclu-
sion In the apostolic palace and go to the
papal villa at Castle Gandolfo The health
of the pontff Is now excellent. 1t is said,
and the vatican gardens are quite SUM-
Client for mis- daily exercise.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-17
Killed BY Mob,

Simferopol, Province of Taurida, Rus
STA. June 16-Seven revolutionists, includ-
ing two students who were agitating for
political strike here, were killed by mob
yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-17
Issues Rescript.

st. Petersburg, June 16.-Emperor
Nicholas has issued a rescript to the ST.
berian Cossacks granting them in per-
petuty the lands which they now oe-
cupy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-17
corea Sails for Europe,

New ork, June 16-Luis F. Corea, Mica
raguan minister to the United States
sailed for Europe today on the steamer
iceland
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-17
$3.50 SIS. $40. SIS.

It's conclusion were exceedingly crafty
ing. Immediately after concluding his
speech, DIR. Cunningham left across coun-
try for Pine Hill, where he spoke tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-17
Prizes to Be Given.

/. SIS for the best ten ears of corn: $40
for the second besti IS for the third best
2. SIS for the best average scoring or
judging live stock: $40 for the second best;
s. for the third best. 3. so trio of pure
bred chickens. by Loring Bros. for per-
son making the best average in scoring
chickens; So for the second best; SO for the
third best,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-17

Here's typical style in young mems sum-
mer suits. Long, graceful lines; coat and
trousers cut full but shapely. Easy and COM
Portable without the loose "baggy" look that
less skillfully tailored garments are apt to
develop.
Two pieces, coat and trousers; or, as many
men buy them, in three pieces with the vest
for the cool DAYS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

fuer reversed the lever and the ma
chine stopped 70 the accompaniment OF
low muttered oaths from Hazen, which
were rather disagreeabie than otherwise
TO Harpcr's ear
"One word" said he, approaching 20
the side where HAGEN sat L thought
you ought TO know before leaving that
we can take no PROCEEDINGS in the mat
ter we were speaking OF till we have
undisputed proof that your sister is dead.
Inat We may not get for a long time
possibly never II you are Interested
IN having this Auchincloss receive his ,r-
hertance, you had better prepare both
yoursef and him for long wait. The
river seems slow to give I'D its dead
The culver OF Impotence which hal
shaken Hazen at the first word had sst-
tied into strange rigidity.
zone moment" ne said in a command
TO the chauffeur al his side. Then IN a
low. strangely sounding whisper 10 Ifar-
per; They think the body's In the
Devils Cauldron. Nothing can get Il out
n il IL. Would some proof OF its pres
ence there be sufficient to settle the
fact Of her deathT'
THAT would depend. II the proof was
unmistaka5le. IT might pass in the Sur
rogate's Court What is the matter,
Hazen?"
Nothing" The tone was hollow the
whole man sat like an image OF death
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

The lawyer did not persist. not at that
moment; he went back to his client and
they had a few hurried words; then Mr..
Harper went below and took UP his stand
on the portico. He was determined that
Hazen should not leave the place with
out some further explanation
IT was light where he stood and he very
soon felt that this would not do. so he
slipped back into the shade OF n pillar.
and seeing. from the hustle. that Hazen
was likely to obtain the use Of the ono
automobile stored in the stable. he waited
with reasonable patience for Wis re-
appearance In the road before HIM
Meanwhile he had confidence in RAN
som. who, he felt sure. was watching
them both from tho window overhead.
II he should fail in getting in the word
ne wanted. Ransom was pledged to shout
II out without regord to Appearances Rut
this was not likely 10 occur. He know
his own persistency to equal TTazen's
Nothing should stop the momentarv in
terView he had promised himself.
All! well-known whirr and clatter is
heard. The automobile was leaving the
stable Hazen was already IN II and
the man who had come up from New
York was with him. This was bad: they
would flash by-NO: he would not be
baked thus. Stepping out into the road.
he stopped fun in the glare Of the Office
lights and help UP his hand. They could
not but see him. and they did. The chauf-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

70 leave the bulk OF her very large for
tune to-is n man we mono of us know.
Ills name is Josiah Auchincloss."
The change which the utterance Of this
name caused In Hazens expression threw
them both into confusion
why didn't you tell me that in the
beginningg' he cried. Il needn't have
wasted all this time and effort"
His eyes shone his poor lips smiled.
his whole air was jubilant Both Mr..
Harper and his client surveyed him in
amazement The lines so fact disappear
ing from his brow we're beginning to re-
appear on theirs.
MIR Harper this hard-to-be-under-
stood man now declared. you may safe
" administer the estate OF my sister.
She is surely dead"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Tim thinking-w eighing." ne uttered in
scattered murmus. Then suddenly.
you're not deceiying me. Harper. Some
proof VIII De necessary. and that very
soon, for this man AuchinclOss 20 realize
the money!
Yes the monosyllahle was as dry 80
II was short Harper's patience with this
unnatural brother was about an an end.
And who viii venture TO obtain this
proof for us? No ono. not even Ram
som would venture down into that ,yatery
hole. They say Fl is almost certain
death. babbied Uazon
Harper kept silence Strange forces
We're az work. The head OF another er,i.-
some tragedy doomed vaguely through
the shadows Of this already sufficient.
tragic mystery.
Go on" suddenly shouted Hazen. Lean
ing forward to the chauffeur. But the
next instant his hand was on the mans
sleeves. mo, i have changed my mind.
Here. Staples" he called out as man
came running down the steps, take my
bag and ask the iandlady to prepare me
a room. I'll not try FOR the train to-
night Then as the man at his side
leaped 70 the ground he turned 70 Harper
and remarked quietly. but In no common
tone:
1.-THE steamer must sail without me.
I'll stay In this place while and prove
the death Of Georgian Ransom myself"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

The Spur mountains belonged to the
Macdonalds, and the Ionnon mountains
20 the McAnisters. The valley between
them was no mans land. for they were
too busy fighting over IT to keep out
the thieves from the hills
Neither boosted long Of advantage. till
the days when Robert McAnister. sew
enth of tho name. grew old. Then an
ill time happened to the clan. His son
Slipped over n crag and was killed.
Since Robert McAllister was TOO old for
arms, the name Of the clan grew smalle
and the more daring OF the tribesmen
took service under the King Of France.
for Mary McAllister had the spirit Of a
man. but only the body OF maid.
Alan, the young chief OF the hacdon-
Rlds, had won great renown in arms.
and he had the way of leading men; and
those who are born for leading never
lack men to lead. He drove the Meal
listers from the valley. and built little
fortresses there to hold it, and when he
had held it for full year he sent a
message to Robert McAllister. saying:
From Alan Macdonald to Robert Nc
Anster. most courteous greetings.
1.-THE fortune of war has given US ad-
vantage which you cannot resist. When
strife is useless strife should cease. II
you will own that the valley is mine I
shall be honored by your using it. It
is said that good foes make good friends.
and l am wishful TO try. for there is
none who honor your name more than
l."
Robert McAlhster. being a wise old
man. was minded to consent.
1t is generous offer from q gallant
enemy" he said.
But his daughter pleaded with him in
her dead brothers name and prevailed.
So he made answer thus:
Robert McAnister sends all courteous
greetings TO Alan Macdonald The for
tunes Of the moment changes. For those
who come after I hold to what ! have
held. and my forefathers before me- If
our numbers are lessened our courage
is not"
Then came another message from Alan
Macdonald.
IF you rely on courage let one Of your
tribe meet me I'm single combat. the vail
ley to belong to the victors clan
"Alan Macdonald"
Many of the McAnisters volunteered
for the fight. but there was no great
man Of arms among them and the elders
would not consent
1T were giving Macdonald the land"
they declared. "Therc is no man i'm Scot
land who can stand before him" Tor
he was a large. powerful man. and withal
quick IS smaller men are; and he had a
curious cunning Of fence which he had
learned in France.
So tAey sent no answer at ali, and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

leapod on his great black charger and
rode down into the mist as II his senses
were not IN him
From the foot OF the mountain 70 the
castle high above. The bride path runs
q long way round; and between bend
ana bend lies great ravine that neither
man nor beast had crossed forty feet
az tho narrowest from side TO side. me
cages oF~rhanging so that the lotion
- not seen, and when a stone falls ona
grows tired OF listening for the distant
Crash below. Alan Macdonald rode
s.'Ls"t ior the ravine When he came
20 the edge he looked till ne found a
POT or level grass. and there he rested
us morse for moment. and psfted al.
neck. and whispered in his ear:
now boy now" he cried. The horse
sprans forward over the even ground
E-'hered himself together on the edge
OF the abyss and few into the air
Live together or die together" saia
Alan Macdonald under his breath.
Ihen he saw his horse falling short
OF the black rock-felt him strick against
Twas hurled forward with a crash
ciutonea az something handing from above
ana held dazcdly TO it-caught the sound
or womans cry-clung mechanically "a
something. he knew not what-heard a
dull thud
When he found the world again he Wa
iylng in some long grass. he thourht
e"u tAefe was something yet softer IN
Ger ms head Then a woman's face hung
over him. framed In the mist-the fscs
OF Mary MacAliister
GU must not move" said a very gen
le voice You are badly hurt. very
badly. I fear"
! DO not fear for myself" he an
ter2" ~ - ilS-
Yes" Tie tried 70 look around ar her.
only he stiil. she ertreatod. II have
sent ior men to carry you. They viii
IIow-did it-happcn2''
on on, were hanging by a dead branch
Il owe my life to you" IL srniIes
as II the thought pleased him. Ny foeis
J do not think she whispered iva
are foes any more. You must not move
You saved my life"
You had saved mine"
at homer" PO-90"
She shivered. and suddenly he knew
mat his head was upon her lap.
Yes" she said. Il was"
p, 1ou VIII not now?-for the love OF
Heaven, dear LADY,"
Why did You take the IeaD27
He smiled family. For Won"
She looked right into his eyes
lfe?" '0H ior my
Because he was dazed. the fine speeches
mat he had tried TO fashion womb not
shape themselves to g end 60 - -
simply. II love youS
Ihen.' she said. "sin-~ YOU won nv
me Keep IT, and do with it as you wilI:''
and he turned 70 look up at her without
moan at the pain.
ana because he was so helpless and
his eyes pleaded with her so. She bent
down her head and let him kiss be~ -
lips mes -el Ieu
TO live together or die together" she
AND when Alan Macdonald was recov-
eTeo, the clans went down from thu
mountains with white favors in their
SSonneus' and married them IN the valley
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Mary McAllister locked herself IN her
room for two days. and brooded over the
dishonor Of her clan. Presently she made
a deep plan. as women will, and rode
out in. the gray dawn 20 the castle on
the Spur mountains; and when Macdon-
AIDS outposts challenged her in the VAL
ley. she answered:
Il am Mary McAnister. and have
come to answer the challenge OF your
chief. Then they sent guide to con-
duct her the easiest way to the castle.
and when the chief warder came to the
gate and asked her pleasure. she made
him the same answer as before.
After he had stared at her once for
her daring. and twice for her beauty. he
conducted her to the great hall; and
Alan Macdonald rose and came TO meet
her, and set a chair. and stood with his
cap in hand marveiing that any woman
should be so fair; for she had pale blue
eyes and red gold hair. and her face was
like wild spring flower.
You honor me greatly" he told her.
Have no fear" she laughed carelessly.
4 had no fear" she said. and he
bowed
Fair lady. you honor me more"
1T was not for your honor that J came.
but for the honor Of my clan. The chaI-
lenge is my own"
There was quick murmur of laugh
ter among the retainers, but their chief
checked it with a glance
I am dull-witted, lady; help my lack
OF brains"
She drew a deep breath.
You sent challenge to our clan.
that one should contend with YOU. II
was not an equal wager. vet there we're
those who would have died. had they
not been overruled." Her eyes flashed.
also 1 took the risk" he reminded
her.
1T was not an equal risk. as YOU
knew" lie frowned.
WHO shall deny his strength to the
stronger man?" he asked
Shall we use it against a weaker,
she demanded. He frowned again.
1T IS the way Of these things"
That he should take advantage
against the weak? Would ne then use
his strength against a woman?"
mo-" said Macdonald heartily. Sure
Iy not"
Wherefore said She Il bring to
YOU an equal challenge" She looked
him straight in the eyes.
eff your challenge is such as a man
may accept" he answered steadily. Il
accept it unheard"
She put her hand in her bosom and
drew out two quaint phials Of colored
glass, with shoppers Of dun wrought gold.
''Whi you drink toast with me?' she
asked.
Surely" he answered, III it Is such
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

as man may" But he looked at the
strange vessels and liked them not
1T is an innocent toast enough. and
harmless-if you drink the one"
and II drink the other7"
1T is only DEATH"
There are worse things" he told bor
She pushed the phials smilina, towards
him
Choose. I will drain the other.
''And then?"
one Of US win gain the valley. and
the other viii feel no loss"
he took up the phials and held them
IN the sunlight that streamed through
an open easement on the floor.
1t was awesome. he thought. that death
should come IN such guse: and he was
angry with himself. because he feared
that he feared
Dare you not?" she asked, tauntingly.
AYE" he said. II dare. Give me
which you Will"
4 should give you death" she an
swered. For know" Alan Macdonald
looked hard at her, and saw that truly
she was passing fair
Give me death, II you will
4 take no odds" she said. Neither
would l have the death OF so generous
foe on my soul. For your honor. Alan
Macdonald. choose"
He bowed and looked at the nbjals
once more. One was green and one was
pink and either flashed in the sun.
And before any could stay him he had
drained the green phial Your health.
madam"
Mary McAlister rose steadily and put
out her hand for the pink vessel.
Your health. sir" she pledged him.
you have won"
He saw that her color faded some
what her hand trembled slightly and
her bosom heaved as she raised death
10 her lips, and suddenly he dashed the
vessel from her hand on to the hoor
and shivered it into fragments
pray you i've he begged, and
nave me at your command
Mary McAllister sank in the chair and
buried her face in her hands
You are very brave man, Alan Nc
donald she told him, in slow, hushe5
voice. suffer me now 10 go"
80 he led her TO the gateway in
silence, and held her foot when she
Friend or foe?' he asked under his
breath. She looked down at him with
her great blue eyes.
zoe, she whispered hoarsely, 'but-I
honor you greatly"
Then she rode away into the mist that
huns over the valley below, and be
gazed after her till she was lost 10 Wv
There was never her like in an So
land he vowed "She would have druok
her death"
Aye said sage, who was stand
ing near him "She would have talen
II, ano-perchance she has more Of the
poison at homer
The young chief stared az him TO- q
moment then gave a great shout.
My horsei Bring my horser'
de ran to meet thsm as they came.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
CHAPTER xXIrI.
A STARTLING DECISION.

\ STARTLING DECISION.
Before Mr.. Ransom and the lawyer had
recovered from their establishment FTa-
zen had slipped from the room. As Mr..
Harper started 10 follow. he saw the
Others head disappearing down the stair
case leading TO the office lie called to
him. but Hazen declined 10 turn.
No time ho shouted back. Il shall
nave TO make use OF somebody's automo-
bic now, TO set to the ferry in time"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
By OWEN OLIVER.

Copyright 1905. by Joseph B. Bowles)
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-24
The Press
Many Nice Words For Brewer.

The ClarkSdale Register Of the 9th
inst. is filled to overlooking with ex-
tracts from the state press relative to
the gubernatOrial candidacy of Hon.
Earle Brewer, now Of that city, for
merly of Carroll and YalObuSha coun-
ties.
The clippings show nice words for
Brewer from practically every section
of the state, demonstrating that his
admirers and supporters are by no
means local or sectional.
Brewers candidacy will appeal es-
pecially to the young and progressive
element in state affairs, and he is for
tunate in possessing already the
friendship and admiration Of a large
proportion Of that active and intluen-
tial strength.
His record in the university, at the
bar, in the state senate and as dis
trict attorney are such as to stamp
him as man OF capacity, indOmina-
table will, ambitions and loyal to a
high degree. and his candidacy must
be reckoned with in making up the
slate for next years campaign.-Wa-
ter Valley Progress.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-24
Our Candidate for Governor.

On our first page will be found an
editorial from the Clarksdale Regis
ter which we reproduce with pleasure,
because of the pertinent truths it con-
tains. The race for governor OF Mis-
siSSippi will be a strenuous n from
start TO finish. A great waveo OF Senti-
ment for business administration Of pO-
litical affairs is sweeping the country,
andthe people are realizing more and
more every day the need OF putting
successful business men in public Of
fee. A strictly self made man. his
success in business and his fidelity to
the public trusts which have been be-
slowed upon him. sur the people
that Mr.. Brewer will preside over the
affairs OF the state with ability and
efficiency.
Honesty and ability are the presup-
posed possessions OF every man who as
pireS TO the Office or governor OF this
great commonwealth, and in addition
to these essentials, Mr.. Brewer pos
sesses a manhood and. a manliness
that enables him to rise above every
sordid motive He has achieved sue
cess because he has never compromis
ed with mis- sense of right. His
friends feel that he is eminently quail
fled by nat9ra.and training for the
high office ha seeks, and are confident
that he will administer the affairs OF
state with the same energy, the same
and the same high purpose
with which he has carved success in
business and as a lawyer.-Carroll
News.