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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-23

come. When he got close to Stephen, all the witchery of her presence came upon him as of old. After all. he loved her with his whole soul: and the chance had come to tell her so. Even under the distressing conditions of his suit, the effort had its charm.
 stephen schooled herself to her usual attitude with him; and that, too. since the effort was based on truth. came with a certain ease to her. At the present time. in her present frame of mind. nothing in the wide world could give her pleasure; the ease which came. if it did not change her pur- pose. increased her power. As might have been expected from her eharae- the nrst to begin:
 "I suppose you want to see me about something special. Harold. you have come so early"
 Yes, Stephen. Very special"
 Were you at the house?" she asked In a voice whose quietness might have conveyed a warning. She was so sus- picious now that she suspected even. Harold of--of what she did not know. The house of Suspicion needs no gate wayi He answered in all simplicity:
 'No. came straight here"
 How did you know I should be- here?" Her voice was now not only quiet but sweet. Without thinking, Harold blundered on. His intention was so single minded, and his ignor- ance of woman so complete, that he did not recognize even elementary truths:
 "I knew you always came here long ago when you were child when you were in" Here 1t suddenly flashed upon him that if he seemed to expect that she was in trouble as he had purposed saying, he would give away hts knowledge of what had happened and so destroy the work to which he had set himself. So he finished the sentence in a lame and impotent man. ner, which, however, saved complete annihilation as 1t was verbally ac- curate: sin short frocks." Stephen needed to know little more. Her quick intelligence grasped the fact that there was some purpose afoot which she did not know or understand. She surmised, of course, that it was some way in connection with her mad act, and she grew cooler in her brain as well as colder in her heart as she prepared to learn more. Stephen had changed from girl to woman in the last twenty-four hours; and all the woman fin her wac now awake. After a moments pause she said; mirabile dictu, she said 1t with winning smile:
 why. Harold. I've been in long
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-23

As she swept to and fro, her rag ing spirit compelling to violent move nent. Stephens eyes were arrested by the figure of a man coming through the aisles of the grove. At such a time any interruption of her passion was cause for heighteneing anger; but the presence of a person was as draught to a fulfilled furnace. Most of all, In her present condition of mind, the presence of a man--for the thought of a man lay behind all her trouble. was as c tornado striking a burning forest. The blood of her tor tured heart seemed to leap to her brain and to suffuse her eyes, She saw blood"
 It matter not that the man whom she saw she knew and trusted. In- deed, this but added fuel to the flame. In the presence of a stranger some of her habitual self restraint would doubtless have come back to her. But now the necessity for such was fore gone; Harold was her alter ego, and in his presence was safety. He was, in this aspect. but a higher and more intelligent rendering of the trees around her. Tn another aspect he was an opportune victim, something to strike at. When the anger of a poison snake opens its gland and the fang is charged with venom, it must strike at something. It does not pause or consider what 1t may be; 1t strikes. though 1t may be at stone or iron. So stephen waited till her victim was within distance to strike. Her black eyes. fierce with passion and blood trimmed as cobra's glittered as he passed among the tree trunks towards her, eager with his errand of devotion.
 Harold was a man of strong pur- pose. Had he not been. he would never have come on his present errand. Never. perhaps, had any suitor set forth on his quest with a heavier heart. Every thought, whichever way he turned. was of pain. All his life. since his very boyhood had been cen- tired round the girl whom today he had come to serve. All his thought had been for her: and today all he could expect was a gentle denial of all his hopes. so that his future life would be at best a blank.
 But he would be serving Stephen! His pain might be to her good; ought to be. to a certain extent. to her mem tai ease. Her wounded pride would find some solace. As he came closer the feeling that he had to play part, vertically to act one. came stronger and stronger upon him. and illed him with bitter doubt as to his power. Still he went on boldly. It aad been a part of his plan to seem to come eagerly as a lover should
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-23
Interesting Program Fer The Closing
 EwaRpamNa.

Interesting Program Fer The Closing
 Exercises.
 slocomb, May 22--(Special)--The commencement exercises Of the Slo- comb Male, and Female College be- gan Sunday with the commencement sermon at the auditorium by Rev. Cur tis Reese. of North Carolina. ~
 Monday night the program of Miss Logue's music class rendered. '''
 Tuesday and Wednesday nights the programs of the Cicaronian and Perian Societies were rendered. t-fT
 After the exercises medals and prizes as follows; 5
 oration-c. T. Foster.
 Reading--Miss Louise McCarty.
 4 prize of e free scholarship in Shorter College. Macon, Ga, was the highest grade in ali branches. which prize was awarded to Miss Lorena Parker. A prize was also awarded to Misses Wise and C1aud Ward for the best attendance. they having attended the entire eight months without being tardy or absent on any school day. The medals and prizes were delivered by Professor Wallace in very impressive manner.
 The exhibition of work In the art class drew forth great crowds of visi- tors and the work displayed by Miss Wild's pupils certainly surpassed any thing that has ever been shown hero by the art department.
 Prof. J. O. Morris of Birmingham, has been electad to the place of Prin- eipal Miss Eflen Jenkins. of Heflin. has been elected to succeed herself as first assistant. and Mrs Taylor of Dothan. and Miss McDavid, of quincy, Fla. have been elected to fill the places of second and third assistants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-23
DAUGHTERS ARE. NAMED
Members of snH of General George p.
 HaFF1sOn App0ln4cd. :, !


 Major General George P. Hnrr,son Alabama Divislon. United consedsra+e Veterans. has announced the personnsl os the stan of the Alabama Division United Daughters of the Confederscv The announcement came yesterday of. ncially from the, office of Colonel liar. vey E. Jones. Adjutant General ana Chief of stafR of the Veterans.
 The names of the stan are given fin rlc following General Order No. oI Major General Harrison. ''TIeaduuarters Alabama Division. -Iyni.
 AAd Confederate Veterans, Mont
 Romery. Ala. May 2o. 1908.
 "Onice of the Adjutant General. "oemeral Order No. 3.
 'aTyaa following members of the Ala asraa Division. United Daughters of ths r,onfederacy are hereby announced as cf tS,a stan of the Major General com ,C,andfnr Alabama Division U. c. V,: ''AIrs. Charlos G. Brown. Birmingham Chaperone. ,..- % sAaiss katie Belle HODSOn. opsiisa, S"s @sIiSs iS' Lutio Blackwell Patton. Asaid of Honor.
 .,,SS1' SS.n'lit cen. George P Harrison. 1ssSs a=A = SsG caasse Oe ssaG.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-23
TUscUMBIA CITY POLITICS.
Candidates For Mayor of the Town Are
 Cropping Out.

Tuscumbia. Ala. May s2--with the close of the county primary on Mon day last. city politics is opening up in q most fervid and interesting manner in Tuscumbia.
 A full board of city officers is to be elected in September. and several candidates will enter the race for Mayor and Aldermen. Alderman N F. Tompkins has already announced for Mayor. and treasurer ", E, Ayeock and bamian- Dispatch, are being groomed by their friends for the race for Mayor.
 The Issue In the campaign will probably "cow" or mo cow" and if IS understood that Tompkins ana Davis favor mo cow" with Aycoek possibly in favor of "the cow"
 Indications point to a red-hot race. the respective forces already lining up'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-23
Allen Convicted in Federal Court.

James W. Allen of Lee County was convicted In the Federal Court yester- day. on two Indictments for violations of the internal revenue laws Sem tsnce has not yet been passed.
 Bill Thomson of Randolph County. pleaded guilty to Illicit distilling. Sen" tence win be passed on him this niorn- ing. Thomason was also tried yester- day on the charge of resisting arrest by an internal revenue of1eer. The caSs svas given Co tbs jury late yester- a&y aftarnoon and c verdict Is expect @A eh1B ulognta&.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-23
rMPRovEMENTs AT sLocoMB.
The Town to Have Water And Light
 pI0ufn V

The Town to Have Water And Light
 slocomb. May 22-(speciall--Slo' combs system of waterworks is now have as fine artesian water as can be found anywhere.
 The light system will be installed just as soon as the material can De procured and this complete will give Slocomb one of the latest and most modern light and water systems that can be constructed.
 As soon as the light plant is in operat ton, lights will be put on the Aus-,Kel Springs. which is situated one mile east of town. making 1t one Of the most up-to-date places of amuse- nent in Alabama. The springs are reached by car line, from Slocomb. making trips hourly, also meeting all trains.
 Miss corins F'lemming, one of slo- combs most popular young women has returned from LaGrange. Ga. where she has been attending college.
 Miss Hepsie Martin of Geneva is visiting her sister. Mrs. A L. Kelly.
 pr. and Mrs. o'Kelly are visiting friends and relatives in Union Springs
 Miss Kathreen Johnson. Miss Ellen Jenkins and Miss Marion Florence, who have been teaching. in the school here left this afternoon for their homes
 Rev and Mrs. T. M. Flemming of Headland attended the commencement exercises this week.
 The Misses Middlebrooks. of Dothan. are visiting the family of Rev. H. A. Smith.
 Richard Jones, the brother ot Evangelist Bob Jones'" who has been desperately i'll. has been removed to an infirmary at Dothan. and is report ed to be improving. 'iE
 J. M. Beali, will move to Faico. in cantile business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-23

Harold, An Wolf, you do not lie! An swer mey
 As she spoke Harold grew cold. From the question he now knew that steph- en had guessed his secret He did not know what to do, and sttil remained si- lent. She did not give him time to think. but spoke again, this time more coldly. The white terror had replaced the red: a
 "Are you not going to answer me q simple question. Harold? To be silent now is to wrong me! have a right to know!"
 In his trouble. for he felt that say what he would he could only give hes new pain he said humbly:
 (Continued TomorrOw.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-23
HARBOUR PARD0NED
DEEkALB COUNTY MAN GIVEN CIVIL
 AND POLITICAL RIGHTS.
The CIemency Extended P. ". Harbour Rev1ves Memories of Political Feud Wherein Nick Petty Was kll-
 ed and Wife Got Dam-

The CIemency Extended P. ". Harbour
 Reytves Memories of Political Feud
 Wherein Nick Petty Was KlI-
 ed and Wife Got Dam-
 ages.
 The last political and civil stigma on the life of P. W. Harbour was removed yesterday by the act of Governor Co., mer in granting pardon to the ex- convict. Harbour had been paroled April 1s. 1907. Yesterday on recom- mendation of the State Board of Par dons and others the Governor changed the parole into a pardon and restored the mans civil Aa" political rights
 There have been sG. t"uous efforts on the part of 'HArb1i:'5 friends to set his freedom or the last cHl es years. It was strongly believed 'hat' ms conv!e- lion. at least tine severity of his pam ishrnent, was duc to po,iiical strife in DeKalb County where lie was tried His trial came in August, 1903. lAe killed a man named Nick Petty, sup posedly of opposite political faith, Ills sentence for this crime was six years Imprisonment surrounding the shooting of Petty. in peKalb County, 1t is known that the tragedy, with all it's consequences. cost Harbour at least S5,000. Soon after his conviction In the criminal proceedings. he was the loser of a damage suit brought by Mrs. Petty, wife of the de- ceased. to whom he paid judgment of | something like $1,S00.
 These and other facts. 1t is under stood, led to the parole of Harbour last year. The reason for the hnal pardon and restoration of civil and political rights Is given in the following Worda of the Governor: IaThe said P. w Harbour was pa- roled on April IS. 1907. His conduct aInce then has been good On a peti- tion of over fifty reputable citizens oi DeKalb County coupled with the rec ommendations of the Board of Pardons | I hereby pardon him and restore his | clvil and political rights.
 | "Iet pardon Issue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-23
NEW JEWTsH TpsfPLn.
Corner Stone Laid in Sheffield With
 Impressive Ceremonies.

SOkMef SSOne L0td tM SneNtAetu WteM
 Impressive Ceremonies.
 Sheffield. May 2-CSpecial) laying of the cornerstone of the Jew ish Temple. for the members of the Jewish congregations of the tri-cities of Sheffield, Florence and Tuscumbis, was an occasion of extraordinary interest in this city yesterday afternoon.
 A large crowd witnessed the cere- monies. which were beautiful and im- pressive. The Masonic fraternities of the three cities were in charge.
 Addresses were made by Hon A. H. Carmichael of Tuscumbia. Rev. k. D. McDougal of Florence. and Mayor H. W. Blair of Sheffield Tho principal address, however. was made by Rabbi pr. Isadore LewinthaI of Nashville. who also delivered. fine lecture on "Civili- zation's Debt to the. Jew,'' at the First Baptist Church last night.
 The Temple will be erected at the corner of Eighth Street and Atlanta Avenue, in Sheffield, and is to be a handsome edifice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-23
"B. B. Conner.

The Governor returned to Montgom cry last night from Tuskegee and will be- in his oflce today when probably he win give his attention, among other things, to certain recommendations Of the Board of Pardons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-23
SCHOOL Ar sLoUoMB.

M0ntgomery's Baseball team amolkes Fama Naeional cigars. : cents.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-17
CANTATA WAS SUCCESS
Mems Club Entertained in
Congregational Church
Last Night.
Especial to THE T1MEs.l

East Chicago, Ind, Dec. II. - The
cantata given in the arlors of the Con-
gregational church last evening was a
pronounced success, about 200 attend
ing. The rpogram was well appreci-
ated and showed the result of consid-
cradle practice by members of the
Choral society, who under the direc-
tion of Miss Mary A. Stone, rendered
Dudley Bucks Coming of the King"
The solo work was beyond criticism,
while the general chorus work was ex-
cellent.
The first part of the program was
devoted to local and outside talent
Mrs. H. L. Mccoy of Magoun avenue
stirred her audience by the rendition
of a musical recitation on the civil
war. As an encore she gave a delight
full little German sketch, which fairly
captivated the audience. Miss Mary
Lee Morrison of Whiting also rendered
two selections which were well received
and won for Miss Morrison showers
of commentator. Mr.. Even Lloyd of
Magoun avenue was in excellent voice
as he rendered Arm, Arm, Ye Brave"
and his massive voice resounded in ev-
cry corner of the auditorium. A iano
solo by Miss Florence Lewis also proved
to be of excellent merit.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-17
INJURED At THE STOVE
Mrs. John Conan Upsets
Boiling Kettle and Is
Scalded.
Especial to THE TrMEs.)

Indiana Harbor. Ind Dec 17-While
preparing the MONDAY meal yesterday
Mrs. John Conan of the Casa Romano.
One Hundred and Thirty seventh and
Cedar streets, received injuries which
may yet rove serious. Her arms and
face are badly scared and scalded as
the result of the overturning of large
pot of boiling liquid. Mrs. Conan does
not know how the accident occurred
but believes that her dress must have
become caught in the handle of the
pot containing the liquids. Her fran
tic cries for assistance brought neigh
bors rushing to the scene, and Mrs.
Conan was found to be in terrible
agony. the boiling water fairly eating
into the flesh.
DR.. F. II. Sauer was called, who adj
ministered medical relief. The physi-
clan declares that while there is no
immediate danger to be expected from
the wounds, unless they are given prop
er attention, blood poisoning will en-
sue. Mrs Conan was confined to her
bed yesterday. but reported that the
burns were not so painful as at first.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-17
LANO TITLES CLOUDEO.
Ownership of Lots in Gary
Questioned in u. S. Circuit
Court in Chicago.

Ownership of thousands of dollars
worth of land in, Gary, which was sold
to private individuals by the Chicago
Tolleston Land & Investment company
following a decision in the federal
courts Oct. %, 1895, may be invali-
dated on the ground that all the par
ties involved in the proceeds were resi-
dents of Illinois, and that the federal
courts were without jurisdiction.
Henry A. Bradford. "a Adams street,
through his attorneys, Lasley e. Lasley,
toda yfiled a motion before Judge Kohl
saat in the United States circuit court
to have set aside a decree entered by
Judge Jenkins in the federal court in
1895 in the case of the Land & In
vestment company against him and 9TH
er defendants, in favor of the company.
BY the decree of the court, Bradford,
alleges, his interests in the company,
which amounted to $4,000, were wiped
out, although he says he was never
subpoenaed at the trial and no issuance
of court order was made to summon
him in the matter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-17
BIG SAND BANK TO
Be CLEARED AWAY
Huge Pile in Rear of McBride's Sa-
loon Has Heretofore Served as a
Dangerous Obstruction to View
President of Town Board and
Railroad Official Have Conference.

Officials of the Michigan Central
railroad decided yesterday to put in
gates at their Broadway crossing in
response to the letter sent them by the
town board. The official who has
charge of the gate system conferred
yesterday with Mayor Knots upon
many subjects in connection with the
and the head of the town received
much encouragement.
The gates at the Broadway crossing
will be put in at once, and the watch
mans shanty will be erected on the
east side of Broadway. The gates were
asked for by the board for both Broad
way and Madison avenue, but the Of
fetal told Mr. Knots that he had not
thought of the latter street. Mr.. Knots
replied to the effect that the genie
man could not have been connected
with the legal department of his COM
pany.
The Michigan Central, in accordance
with its custom, has taken the initia-
tive in providing for improved service
and protection to the public. Aside
from that road the only other line
heard from was the Wabash, who stated
that in their judgment there was no
need for any action on their part
which the board regarded as party
justifable.
Other improvements Promised.
The Michigan Central not only prom
ised to put gates in, yesterday. but
they promised the city relief In several
other ways. They agreed to have q
bell put in at the Madison street cross
| ing, If they could not possibly arrange
to have gates put in this year. This
will afford some relief. as the team
sters and pedestrians coming from II
under the Gary and Western viaduct
will be able to hear the bell if they
cannot see the train.
Another Improvement which they ar,
planning is the tearing down of tn,
sand bank along their right of way
between Broadway and Washington
street, in the rear of McBride's saloon
When asked If this big bank of sane
would be removed by his company, tn
official said that the city could remov
it If they wanted to. Mr. Knots thel
got busy and in a few minutes found
man who was looking for some film,
and he induced him to haul the san,
| away for the sand itself. This will b
done some time this week, and the frs
of the improvements will have begun
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-17
GARY MILL WORKERS
WALK A LONG WAY
Poor Transportation Facili-
ties Cause Great Many
Complaints.

The workmen of the Indiana Steel
company who reside in the south end
of the city, and who are compelled to
be at the works at 5 o'clock in the
morning, are complaining of the fact
that they are compelled to walk to the
plant If they wish to get there on time,
as the cars do not start running in
time.
The first car does not leave the barns
until 4:45, which means that it is 5
o'clock before they are started. There
is a small army of men who are en-
ployed in the mills for the purpose of
starting fires and getting things in
shape to begin the days work. These
men are compelled to get to the mills
early in the morning. and by not hav-
ing car service fifteen minutes earlier
they must walk
Some of these men, 1t is said. are
planning a concerted action to get the
street car company to run just fifteen
minutes earlier 1t is estimated by the
steel company workers that there are
enough of these men to fill two cars
in case they were put on, as that is
Just the time of the morning that they
would like to ride. The street car SER
vice in general is considered good, but
these men are hoping that this i'm
provement will be made.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-17
COURT BOOSTERS MEET

On Saturday night at the Gary hotel
delegates from the Gary Commercial
club. Retail Merchants association,
Gary Bar association, Real Estate board
and Carenters union will meet for the
purpose of planning an active cam
paign for the establishment of a SUI
perior court in Gary.
For Friday evening a meeting of the
Gary Bar association has been called,
and 1t is thought that before Saturday
all the other organizations, such as
the Gary Medical society and the Con-
tractors and Builders association, will
hold meetings and select delegates to
attend the meeting and discuss vari-
Gus measures toward starting an active
campaign to secure the superior court
for Gary.