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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

Ciucfnnati. Nov. 23.-(Special)-The most colossal movement in the church today is that in which the laymen aIe interested. A great wave Is s"eepihs resistlessly through nearly every ue nomination, gathering in the meh WHO have been showing but little more tnAn a perfunctory interest in the cnurcn and it's work. Episcopalian, Prespy- terian, Baptist, Methodist and Lutheran alike has felt its quickening influence.
 Tremendous impetus was given the work by the recent PresDyterian Brotherhood convention held here. Menleft this city impelled with the thought that they must do something to make the church greater and more powerful factor In the daily life than 1t has ever been. They left imbueo with a spirit of charity toward the whole world that must perforce make itself felt in the missionary effort now spreading like flame on dry- grass prairie.
 The whole laymen's movement Is directed toward impressing upon the business man the importance of his support of the church. not alone financially, but morally.
 At the outset 1t was largely mis- sionary movement. There had been brotherhoods in several denominations, notably the Episcopalians and Presby- terians The former were to celebrate this year their tercentennial.
 < Influential men considered the ques- tion of how they might best show their gratitude for all the good they had gained from the church. They started missionary fund of $1.ooo.00o. George C. Thomas, of Philadelphia. was made the treasurer.
 Always q busy man. one who had many interests that required atten- ton. he made the time in which to travel the country over for the lay mems fund He inspired others with the power of the movement should 1t be made success. Finally the fund was complete and in the presence of splendid audience 1t was turned over to the church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

The incomparable worth of Chris tianity to the human spirit is that 1t enables me to look at the starry sky as my Fathers house. and not as a huge steam engine. rolling on its dead indifference" to reduce me at last to ashes and gases.-Dr. Frank Crane.
 Let a man overcome anger by love; let him overcome evil by good. the greedy by liberality, the liar by truth. Buddha.
 know no better mission for fnan- kind than to strive to make all men equal to the finest examples. The effect would transfer us from hell to heaven; we should feel like Enoch that we were walking with God.-James Platt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
MT. Price VIII Preach

Rev. W. J. Price Will preach at the Forest Avenue Methodist church this evening at 7:30 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
Y. w. 0. A. ve.per serytcr..

H' W. V A' SespNr SefVEceb.
 Mrs. W. M Cox, of the Dexter Ave- nue Methodist Church, will speak at the Vesper services at the Y. W. c. A. this afternoon at o'clock. Her subject will be Applied Christianity" Mrs. Wilson will sing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
MusIc at Firrt Raptist Church.

one may take the Oak Park, South Jackson or Belt Line cars.
 Music at First Baptist Church.
 Professor T>c. Galloway. the or ganist and musical director of the First Baptist Church, has arranged the following musical program for the services today:
 Morning Service.
 Organ Prelude-"Chorale" tGuil- mant).
 Anthem-"King All Glorious" (Barn- by).
 ouartette-"God Shall Wipe Away All Tears" (Field).
 Organ offertory-'Vision' (RheinA berger).
 ouartette-"savior, Source of Every Blessing" tHoratio Parker).
 Organ Postlude-"Grand Marche"
 Eveniag Service.
 Organ Prelude-"Intermezzo tCal-
 Anthem--"He shan Feed His Flock" (Harker).
 Organ ofertorq-"spring Song" GAL fred Hollins).
 Quartette-"o Mother Dear, Jerusa- lem" (Otis).
 Organ Postlude-"Marche" (Mer- keD.
 Missionary Week of Prayer.
 The Foreign Missionary Society of Court Street Church will hold its an- nual prayer and Thanksgiving services. beginning Monday at 3:30 p. m., each evening, with the following leaders: Monday-Miss Ethel Bean. Tuesday--Mrs. E. A. Parker. Recitation--Mrs. J. H. Lakin. Wednesday-Mrs. J.. V. smith. Sclo--MisS Rooney, E
 Wednesday, 7:30 p. m.-Judge W. w. Pearson. With the consent of the pastor Thursdays service will be held We'd nesday evening. so as not to conflict with church appointments on Thanks giving day, which is also day of en- tertaining. The usual prayer service will be held in connection with a short talk by Judge Pearson. Friday, 3:30 p. m., Rev. Bob Jones has consented to address the. meeting. Saturday-Mrs. J c. Sparks. Solo-Mrs. Curthbert. A cordial invitation to all Is extend ed.
 Y. w. o. A. Vesper Services. Mrs W. NJ Cox. of the Dexter Ave- nue Methodist Church, will speak at the Vesper services at the Y. W. c. A. this l afternoon at 4 o'clock. Her subject will be Applied Christianity" Mrs. l Wilson will sing. The offering to be taken up at the service will be devoted to some worthy public charity, to be announced at the time. Ixsimsf W. c. T. U. Praise Meeting. The W. c. T. U. will hold a praise | meeting at the. Court Street Methodist church ThursdHg afternoon at S:SO | o'clock. Sa~fWExmau Mir. Price Will Preach. Rev. W. J.. Price Will preach at the Forest Avenue Methodist church this
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05

low. his arm run carelessly through
the leather sling, his bare head pro
iecting half out OF the open window,
was Jack Mofat, halloween Of the
Golden Rule" and enjoying a we'll
earned reputation as the most ornate
and artistic liar I'm the territory. For
two hours he had been exercising his
talent 10 the full. and merely paused
now in search of some fresh inspira-
ton, holding in supreme and silent
contempt the rather feeble limitations
of his less-gifted companion.
The fly in the ointment of this long
days ride, the third party. whose I'M
desirable presence and personal
knowledge of Mr.. Mofat's past career
rather seriously interfered with the
latter's flights Of Imagination, was VIII
liam Mcneil, foreman of the Bar W
ranch over on Sinsiniwa creek. Nc
Neil was not much of a talker. having
an impeachment in his speech, and be
ing a trihe bashful in the presence Of
a lady, But he caught the eye,-a
slenderly built. reckless fellow,
smoothly shaver. with a strong chin
and bright laughing eyes,-and as he
lolled carelessly back in his bearskin
chaps" and wide-brimmed sombrero.
occasionally throwing in some cool,
~insiruating comment regarding Moi.
fats recitals. the latter experienced a
strong inclination 70 heave him over
board. The slight hardening Of Nc
Neirs eyes at such moments had thus
far served, however, as sufficient re-
s~traint, while the un~observant Miss
Spencer, unaware Of the silent duel
thus being conducted in her very pres
ence. divided her undisguised admira-
ton. playing havoc with the ~suscepti-
bic heart Of each. and all unconscious
" laying the foundations for future
trouble.
Why. how truly remarkable she
exclaimed. her cheeks glowing. IT'S
all so different from the east; heroism
seems to be in the very air OF this
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05
Women Husk Corn.

A GeNry county farmer offered the
women OF a church FIVE loads OF corn
for the benefit Of the church if they
would gather e themselves. Five
wagons loaded with feminine huskers
We're driven TO the field and the husk
ers began their work The minister
thought he would so along to see that
they got good measure He disguised
himself ia a Mother Hubbard and went
to picking corn. The fact that he
could hit the wagon box with ears OF
corn. and the further fact that he aid
not gather the ears OF corn in his
apron soon gave him away. The corn
was hauled to a feeder who had Of
fered to pay IS cents per bushel for
all the corn gathered. and the check
be gave amounted to s94
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05

Mr. MoIat and Mr McNoil. They
have been so thoughtful and entertain
Ing all the way up the Bear water.
and they explained so many things
that ! did not understand"
She swept impulsiyely down toward
them. both hands extended. the bright
gianoes OF hor eyes bestowed impair.
TALLY.
4 cannot invite you 20 come into
the house now she exclaimed sweet.
ly, FOR | am almost like a stranger
here myself. but | do hope you viii
both OF you cali. I shall be so very
lonely at FIRST, aud you are my earliest
acquaintances. You will promise.
won't youg"
Mcneil bowed. painfully clearing
HIS throat, but Monat succeeded in
expressing his pleasure with a we'll
rounded sentence.
Il felt sur you would. But now I
must really say goOd-hy for this time
and go In with Aunt Lydia. l know l
must be getting horribly burned out
here In this hot sun. / shall always
be so grateful to you both"
And the two radiant knights walked
together toward the road, neither
uttering a word.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05
cHAPrER Ix-contlnusa.

He swept the circle OF excited faces.
his eyes glowing like two diamonds,
his thin lips compressed into a single
straight line.
Mr.. Siavin appears to have lost his
previous sense Of humor. he re
marked, calmly. Il win now make my
statement for the third time-this was
my last game. Perhaps some of you
gentlemen also may discover this to
be amusing"
The heavy, strained breathing Of the
mOtionless crowd was his only answer.
and a half smile OF bitter contempt
curled Hampton's lips. as he swept
over them a last defiant glance.
Not quite so humorous as 1t seemed
TO be at first ! reckon, he commented,
dryly. "Slavin." and he prodded the
red giant once more with his foot,
I'm going out: il you make any Rt-
sempt to leave this room within the
nex hve minutes I'll kin you in your
tracks. as / would a mad dog. You
stacked cards twice tonight, but the
last time l beat you fairly at your own
game"
He held aside the heavy curtains
with his left hand and backed slowly
o facing them, the deadly revolver
shining ominously in the other. Not
a man moved Slavin glowered at him
from the floor. an impotent curse upon
his lips. Then the red drapery fell.
While the shadows OF the long night
stin hung over the valley. Nadia, toss
ing restlessly upon her strange bed
within the humble yellow house at the
fork of the trails. was aroused to
wakefulness by the pounding Of a
horses hoofs on the plank bridge
spanning the creek. She drew aside
the curtain and looked out, shading
her eyes to see clearer through the
poor glass. All she perceived was a
somewhat deeper smudge when the
rider swept rapidly past, horse and
man a shapeless shadow. Three hours
later she awOke again, this time to the
full glare of day, and 10 the remem-
brance that she was now facing a new
life. AS she lay there thinking, her
eyes troubled but fearless. far away
on the sun-kissed uplands Hampton
was squirting forward his horse. al
ready beginning to exhibit signs Of
WEAKNESS.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05

country. and your adventure was so
very unusual. Don't you think so. Mr..
McNell?"
The silent foreman hitched himself
suddenly upright his face unusually
solemn. "Why-eh-Fes. miss-you
mlght-ch-say that He" with a dip
OF bis hand toward the other. "oh-re.
minds mcclellan old friend.
Indeed How extremely interest
ing. eagerly seeming a new story.
Please tell me who II was, Sir. Nc
Neil"
"oh-eh-knew him when / was a
boy-eh-Munchausen
Mr.. Mohat drew ia his head violent
~. with an exclamation nearly pro
fame, yet before he could speak Miss
Spencer interviewed.
"Munchauseni Why. Mr. Mcneil.
you surely do not intend 10 question
the truth Of MIR. Monat's narrativeg'
The foreman's eyes twinkled humor.
ously, but the lines OF his face re.
manned calmly impressive. "My-eh-
reference, he explained. gravely. was
-eh-entirely Ia the-eh-local color.
the-eh-expert touches"
"Ohl"
yes, miss. lts-eh-bad taste out
here to-eh-doubt anybody's word
eh-publicly."
Monat stirred ~uneasily. his hand
nung behind him, but Mcneil was gaz-
ing into the lady's fair face, appar-
emily unconscious OF any other pres.
ence.
Bat an this time you have not ~
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05
A unIaue Railroad.

The Memphis Democrat tells Of n
unique railroad in Southwestern Mis-
souri,. II is known as the Cassville &
Western, and Is one OF the oldest rail
Ways in the state. For years IL was
known as the gravity road. as the
train from Exeter TO Cassville former
ly made the trip with no power save
gravity. Il has four employees. The
conductor is also brakeman, fagman,
porter, mail clerk and express mes.
senger. No tickets are sold over the
line. The two cent fare has never
been put in force. The wages OF all
employees are paid by the month. The
engineer IS also master mechanic,
while the fireman Is the chief boiler
maker OF the system. No train orders
have ever been issued. there being no
telegraph operators on the line. Never
in the history has a serious accident
occurred. There are no immediate
stations on the line. and II enjoys the
unique distinction Of being The most
accommodating road In Missouri. The
equipment consists OF two engines and
three passenger coaches.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05

Every day that passes Grandpa Ball,
the veteran pumptender az Monet,
seats himself for lunch on the edge
of the big concrete reservoir connect
ed with the Frisco's water plant and
shares the contents Of his well Allied
basket with 5000 rainbow trout, his
pets, says the Monet Star. This
feast Is worth travelling many miles
to see. and IL Is a sight that every
schooiboy ia Monet has climbed the
big fence surrounding the Enclosure
to witness. The FISH seem TO know
Just when to expect their keeper, and
when he appears they rush TO the
waters edge In great numbers to greet
him. When the first crums are
thrown into the water there is a gen
eral scrimmage and a disturbance as
If there might be an upheaval OF the
water. but there proves to be food for
all. and when the pump man retires
to his engine the fish disappear quiet
ly TO the depths Of the tank.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05

Making the institution strictly non.
s~ecturian Circuit Judge Neville has is
sued an order granting the desired
changes in the articles OF incorporation
Of Drury college. Hencoforth no re-
ligious or political test will be required
for any student. faculty member or.
board OF trustees. This order sewers
the ties that have connected Drury
college with the Congregational church
since It's establishment 30 years ago
The change was made that tho school
may derive the benefits OF funds to bc
given by educational societies 60
schools having connections with no re-
ligious denomination
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05
CHAPTER x.
The Arrival Of Miss Spencer.

Inc Arrival OF Miss Spencer.
Miss Phoebe Spencer. the pioneer
school teacher Of Glencaid. came d.
rect from the Tar east her starting
point some little junction place back
IN Vermont although she proudly
named Boston n her home. having
ono visited IN that metropolis for
three delicious weeks, She was OF an
ardent, impressionable nature. Her
mind was nutured upon eastern con
ceptions OF a common country. her
Imagination aglow with weird tales OF
the frontier, aud her bright eyes per,
ceiyed the vivid coloring OF romance
In each prosaio object west OF the
tawny Missouri. All appeared so dit.
forent from that established life TO
which she had grown accustomed
the people, the country, the pletur-
C6que languHge.-While her brain 80
teemed with iurid pictures Of border
experiences ind heroes as 10 reveal
romantic pos sibiliuos everywhere. As
her eager eyes traced the serrated
peaks OF a snow-clad mountain range.
her heart throbbed with anticipation
OF wonders yet TO come. Homesick
@ was a thing undreamed Of. her
active brain responded TO each new
impression.
She sat Comfortably ensconced in
tho back seat OF the old, battered red
coach. surrounded by cushions for pro
lection from continual bouncing. as
the Jehu Up charge urged his FESTIVE
mules down the desolate valley of the
Bear Water. Her cheeks were flushed.
her %wide-open eyes filled with ques-
fioning, her pale fuzzy hair f~rolicklng
with the breeze, as pretty a picture Of
young womanhcod as any one could
Wish 10 see. Nor wa she unaware OF
this fact During the final stage OF
her journey she had found two con
- nlal souls. sufficiently picturesque
"a harmopize with her ideas OF wild
western romance.
These two men were loiling IN the
less comfortable seat opposite, secret.
4, longing for a quiet smoke outside,
yrt nciiher willing 10 desert this east
81 nifty 70 hig rival. 1he big fel-
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05
Flny.fve countI,, IA. ~.

There are now So "dry" counties IN
Missouri In seven OF them the H.
oensed sale OF intoxicanta is permitted
In one or more large cities There are
81 counties and 10 cities where cleo
lions viii be held IN the near future.
most OF them ia December. Under
the local option law cities Of $500 IA.
habitants vote Independent Of the
county In which they are situated. In
the four counties that recently defeat
ed local option. Benton. Iron. Lewis
and Moniteau, Il Is said TO have been
the vote OF the cities that resulted
In victories for the vets. Straight
contests have been fought IN Fulton.
Aurora. Marceline. Naryville. Nevada
and Springfield. IN the first three
cities named the drys won and Ia the
latter three the vets won. The dry
counties that have wet cities are:
Greene. Henry. Marion. Newton. Noda.
way. Pomlscot. Vernon. In Marion
county d%ramshops are licensed at
Hannibal and Palmyra In all the
others but M city has license.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05

vored me with any OF your own I'D.
ventures. Mr.. Mcneil ! am very sure
you must have had hundreds out on
those wide plains.
The somewhat embarrassed foreman
shook his head dl%scouragingly
"Oh. but I just know you have, only
you arc 20 modest about r%ecounting
them. Now, that scar just under your
hair-really It Is not u all unbecom-
ing-surely that reveals a story, Wa
Il caused by an Indian arrow?"
Mcneil crossed his legs, and wiped
his damp forehead with the back Of
his hand. "Hoof OF a damn pack
mule he explained, forgetting him.
self. "The-eh-cuss lifted me ten
feet"
Moffat laughed hoarsely. but as the
foreman Strengthened up quickly, the
amazed girl Joined happily in. and his
W face instantly exhibited the con.
tagion.
Amt much-eh-ever happens out
on a ranch" he said. doubtfully. Eek
cept dodgin' steers, and-eh-hustin'
bronoOes."
Mofat had his head craned out Of
the window once more, IN m apparent
determination TO ignore all further
frivolous remarks. Suddenly he point
ed directly ahead.
There's Glencaid now. Miss Spen-
GER, he said, ~cheerfully. That's the
spire Of the new Presbyterian church
sticking up above the ridge.
"Oh. indeed, How glad I am 70 be
here safe at lastl'
'How-eh-did you happen to-eh
recognize the church," asked Mr..
Mcneil with evident admiration.
"You-eh-can't see it from the sa.
loon
Monat disdained reply, and the
lurching stage rolled rapidly down the
valley, the mules now dashed into a
wild gallop to the noisy accompani-
ment OF the drivers whip.
The hoors clattered across the mar
row bridge. and, with a sudden swing.
all came to a sharp stand, amid a
cloud Of dust before a naked yellow
house.
Here's where you get out, miss, %
announced the Jehu, leaning down
from his seat to peer within. This
yere is the Herndon shebang."
The gentlemen inside assisted Miss
Spencer to descend in safety to the
weed-bordered walk. where she stood
shaking her RULED plumage into
shape. and giving directions regarding
her luggage. Then the two gentle
men emerged. Mofat bearing u grip
case, a handbook. and a basket, while
Mcneil supported a shawl-strap and a
small trunk. Thus decorated they
meekly followed her lead up the mar
row path toward the front door. The
latter opened suddenly. and Mrs.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05
sYNoPsIs.

& detachment Of the Eighteenth in
fantry from Fort Bethune trapped by
Indians in a narrow gorge. Among them
Is a ~tranger who Introduces himself by
the name Of Hampton. also ellis the
post trader. and his daughter. ellis and
p majority OF the soldiers are killed dur
Ing a three days siege. Hampton and
the giri only escape from the Indians.
They fall exhausted on the plains. A
company OF the Seventh cavalry, Lieut..
Brant IN command, find them. Hampton
and the girl stop ut the Miners Home In
Giencaid, Mrs. Duffy proprietress. Hamp-
ton talks the future over with Miss Gil
hs-the Kid She shows him her moth
crs picture and tells him what she can
Of her parentnEe and life. They decide
she shall live with Mrs. Herndon. MAZDA
fhc kld-ruus away from Mrs. 3
and rej0ins Hampton. He induces her to
80 back, and 10 have nothing more TO do
with him. Hampton plays his last game
ui cards. He announces TO Red SlaYln
that he has quit, and then leaves Glen
caid.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05
Happenings in Missouri.
la clvII War Relle.

While some junk was being hauled
away from the state armory at Joner.
son city Adjutant General De Almond
discovered an old book IN tho rubbish
that had some value as n relic Of the
Civil war. Il was the original order
book Of Col. James A. MulliEan OF the
T~wenty-hfth Illinois Irish Brigade,
and contains the movements OF that
regiment from Chicago to Jefferson
City. These orders are Of no partic-
ular value, as they relate solely to the
orders OF the day In camp up to Aug
ust 81. 1861. which contains IN order
for review signed by u. S. Grant, In
command of the department then at
Jefferson City. August p. 1861, 1t ap-
pears, Col Mulngan was relieved
from regimental command at Jener-
son City and sent to Lexington. The
last order in the book bearing his sig
nature bears the date last quoted.
September 20 of that year Col. Multi
gan and his command was captured
at Lexington by Gen. Sterling Price.
and about that time the order book
must have changed owners, for the
next entry. bearing date Of Septem-
Der %. 1861. is signed by Sterling
Price. general commanding the con-
federate forces in Missouri. There IS
another entry from Gen Price bear
ing date at Cassville. November l..
1861. Like all other entries in the
book. this last one merely relates 90
camp orders OF the day.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05

Maurice Murphy who died 40 HE
home In Chinicothe recently. had a re-
markable personal history, says the
81. Joseph Gazette. He narrowly es
capped deportation 90 Van Dicmaa's
land for his participation In the me
mortal services conducted throughout
ireland in honor Of the Manchester
martyrs. executed for participation iu
the FeniAn riots. SIR Murphy was 81
n time a resident OF Killarney and
was the only one Of the Killarney com
mittee who escaped the vengeance OF
the British government. The Man.
chester Memorial committees were
the last lot OF men deported for crimes
By the English government
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05
May an. . FrI.na . prLnk.

Judge CAN'T. IN an opinion In Diyis
ION No 2 OF tho supreme court. ro
ycrsed the judgment OF the stoddard
county circuit court against John
Fulks and discharged Fulks This
case involved the giving away OF IN.
|tozicatiug liquors On a prohibition
county. Fulks was engaged in the real
estate business. Ho gave a drink Of
whisky "a a friend aud was fined $500
The evidence showed that Fulks was
not engaged In the liquor business and
that the drink given the friend was
purely a social one and was taken In
his private Office IN Dexter.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05

Il never saw such q rubberneok.
sneered Mrs. Cable. Just because
the doctor stopped AZ our house yes
terday she Immediately wanted 20
know what was the matter. Yes.
raplied Mr.. Nsybor; Il wonder how
sho'd like the rest u us % DO that
curious about her. You know the doc.
cor stopped at her house to-day, too
"Yeu don't say I wonder what's tho
matter thereg Catholic standard
End Tines.