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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
RESIDENCE FOR SALE.
BeautifuI Perry Street Home can Noy
 Be Bought.


 Beautiful Perry Street Home Can Now
 Be Bought. We are authorized to sell the beauti- full residence at No. SIT South Perry street, known as the First Presbyterian Church manse.
 This property is ideally located for a home; it is on the prettiest block of Montgomery's fashionable residence thoroughfare. The house fs large and conveniently arranged; has two stories. seven rooms, large reception hall and all modern conveniences. The lot. which Is 7e feet wide and is0 feet deep. lies splendtdly-weii above the sidewalk level Here is a chance to buy one of the choicest homes in Montgomery. Sec us for further particulars.
 Zirkle & Moore,
 Real Estate Agents. Telephone 443. -Adv-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
PAUL EWING DEAD.

nennins Were Carried 10 Decatur for
 Burial
 Paul H. Ewing died at s.2O o'clock yesterday morning after an illness of only a week at the home of his father tn-iaw. .. T. Halsey. SIS Clayton Street He is survived by his wife and one child of Montgomery, and by his parents and four sisters of New Deca- fur.
 The remains were shipped to that city at s:4g o'clock yesterday afternoon, and the interment will be made there to- day Mir. Ewing's wife and child accom- panied the body.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
coNpTTIoNs UNCHANGED.
More Heat and More Humidity for
 AF0mtmomery.

HGAN
 Montgomery.
 weather conditions are still repeat ing. It would appear that there had been no disturbance of the atmospheric conditions anywhere in the country likely to effect Montgomery or the State for the past several days. The high area Is still hanging over the Att Iantic Coast, while an area of low is still covering the West. The moisture laden afr from the Gulf is over the Southern and Middle States, with pre- eipitations recorded in many places.
 yesterday was not so very het. the thermometer reaching at it's highest point about 8s, while the humidity did stunts In keeping with the mercury. Tn the afternoon, as on the previous afternoons the clouds gathered and a pleasant breeze sprang up. The dif- ference being that the breeze of yester- day was not as strong as the one or the day previous. a
 The ofieia1 forecast for Montgomery and vicinity Is showers tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
FINDS AREA OF OIL.
steamabIp Captain Reports Discovery
 off North Carolina Coast.

ph,ladelphia, August 5--capt1in Olsen, of the Norwegian steamship Bennett, which has arrived here rom Iamaica found a big area of oil off inc North Carolina coast. evidently the cargo of some petroleum carrier. or whaler which may have founded in the recent storm.
 He says that when north of Cape Hatteras, his vessel passed through OH floating on the surface Of the water covering an area of more than one hun dred miles, extending in all directions, Within the petroleum area the oil had stilled the sea and 1t was as calm as ths Delaware River on summsr day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
steamship Captain Suicides.

Savannah. Ga,, Aug. b.--Captain 4 M. Guthrie. of the Schooner Frank Williams. of New York, committed SUI eide Friday morning by jumping over board efrht miles west of Cape Look o,,t. The schooner was being brought from New York to Southport, N. II. where jt had been recently sold, Inc schooner was left without . navigator and the mate sailed it down to thii point.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
HOW About FtY

Are you one of those enjoying the most delightful treats of the summera Or are you denying yourself the de- iicious pleasure contained in a bottle of Pepsi-cola7 Phone 2e02--Pepsi- Cola BottlIng Go. --Adv-7t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

Every Drink Served at the Orpheum Fonnfnin Guaranteed to Be Absolutely pure.$ A trial will Convince Yeu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

Everything in the Way of Magazines, Periodicals, ReWsDaparsp City Views, etc, Handled at the Orpheam Cigar Stay
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

Hear Os11er Joe Poem recited by Frank Mearie accompanying Film at Orpherm Theatre.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

Hot Bread and Rolls every afternoon. Randy Kitchen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
Cabinet

It is a complete combination of kitchen, cupboard and pan try, in single piece of attract i've and useful furniture, occu- pying floor space no larger than the regulation kitchen table. Its excellent construction has long since been declared perfect. In fact every one of it's many features is all that could be de- sired. Worth regular $19.75. Special %s< price ... ..s ..s 4ssVs -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-10

shovel pick and few other tools In the southwest
a tier of "bunks" unlike the berths
a thick layer OF fir and pine boughs, which gave
pleasant odor. But on the topmost bunk. best of all
the thoughtful miners going away, had thrown
their rough outer clothing well as some empty
-four sacks, gunny bags and
Larson hastily climbed up to this topmost bunk
by setting his feet the lower hunks as II
mounting ladder, and the poor fellow had
fairly comfortable bed arranged top of the fragrant
boughs. Then he descended struck match, and
from the pine quilts and pine knots to be had at the
door for the picking up, he built fire so bright that
1t lit up the laughing little stream through the open
door.
He went out, washed his hands and face in the cool
water took refreshing drink returned his cabin
closed the door, and dined heartily cookies and
cheese which the gruf kind old captain had made
him put in his pocket on leaving the boat.
Our young eold-hunter slept soundly. He
IAN honest miner" with cabin, bunk tools, claim-a
things, indeed, but gold Was the gold there in the
ground. down on the bedrock, deep under the big
messy boulders? He would see.
With sleeves rolled above his elbows and with bare
feet. he wrought and he wresed till nearly SHUTDOWN
Not "color although he struck the hard blue bed
rock in many places that first day,
He climbed out Of his claim. very tired and hungry,
but not dsheartened The water had sung pleasantly
to him all day Beautiful wild flowers had leaned out
from the bank. II to comfort him in his solitude
The great solemn pines sang their mighty monotone
In the warm winds Of the sierras high over his head
and 1t made him think pleasantly OF the pine woods
OF home.
He had passed by small grocery store the even
ing before. mile or so down the stream. Thither
he now returned after arranging his atered ra!ment
as best he might and laid his before the bearded
Missouran who kept the store" AS the Missouran
was both kind and anxious to work resumed at
the deserted dggings he readily let Larson have ION
tick" what he timdly asked fora Goldfish and two
pounds OF crackers
Next day the same song Of the pines the same
sweet flowers leaning from the banks of the tumbng
little stream, the same strenuous TOLL too-but not a
color OF gold
The lad growing dizzy as he leaned over to
strike few last blows in the depths of crevice OF
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-10

Suddenly there was noise outside The young
started to his feet, trembling and pale The noise
grew louder as OF many feet close to the door.
But he did not lose his presence Of mind He was
certain the noise OF the four men he had seen
at the card table.
He had noticed hem shrink from him and whisper
among themselves At the time he had thought they
referring the fresh marks OF smallpox on his
face. The singular way in which the storekeeper had
set down his the wall confirmed him in this.
But why should those men come to rob him il they
believed he had the smallpox? Was his gold more
precious TO them than life?
How quickly man thinks at time like this
What was 10 be done He was alone and unarmed
There were. he believed four burglars-no doubt all
we'll armed The noise grew louder. There was a
great batterng at the frail door
Suddenly LARSON made his plan. He dashed the
gold against the stone wall that formed the back OF
the chimney. The precious contents sank down safe
in the deep ashes
Then with one bound Larson sprang up high in the
topuOst bunk and covered his face he groaned:
Smallpox. Smallpox"
The door broken open with a terrific crash.
Then Larson heard the din and rattle and noise OF
heavy feet But there was no word spoken except
by the youth with covered face high in the corner
who uttered the wall of Smallpox Smallpox! Small
pox,"
After a time Larson paused to listen He could
hear nothing at all but the beating OF his heart
He rubbed his hands with glee at the thought OF his
shrewd device The gold he knew. was all there in
the ashes. Half hours washing would restore It
to him. Then he would get the out of the pocket
strike for Massachusetts by the shortest possible
Planning this. still full OF heart and hope, he
turned over in his bunk and fell asleep.
The high when he awoke. Peerng out
cautiously, quite ready to hide his head and cry
Smallpox" at the first sight sound of in
truder he saw heard-nothing at all!
Then he came down and looked about The crack
ers gone The frying pan lay upside down
the floor. The ham gone also!
Turning the door in a bewdered fashion h
saw the soft earth outside the tracks of his as
sailant They big, broad tracks-the tracks OF
grizzly bear. The smell OF ham had made the bear
a burglar!
But LARSON was rich!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-10

there came, not horns but horses ridden aa II the
evil one possessed the reins There wasthere could
be-no more doubt. 1t was Bolter and his gang
Ernest's first thought OF the scattered
hopelessly over the valley; then OF the women and
conscious of their danger; then of the cattle All
the CATTLE Putting spurs to his horse he dashed to
the corral gates tore them wide open and then flew
to the OF the Enclosure. and shouting like a
maniac swung his coat in the air above his head For
instant three thousand six hundred heads
in the air. The next four times many hoofs went
laundering down the valley in a hopeless stampede
A railroad train would not have stopped that rush
Nothing could withstand check it
The advancing horsemen drew rein for moment
astonished at the commotion Then, the full
OF their danger burst upon them they turned about
and fed heer-skelter for their lives. Desperate
they were and only desperate riding could save them
When the cowboys returned the noise and dust
had died away and the desperadoes disorganlzed
and scattered Here was the ranchmens chance, and
SO we'll did they improve It, thanks their habit Of
quick thinking and acting In emergency tha,
left nearly half his gang prisoners In the hands
Of their intended victims.
Cowboy skill soon rounded up the scared and scat
tered cattle The SCOUT Poor fellow. he had kept
his last watch Boilers sharp -shooters had surprised
him at the post Of duty And Ernest Well a week
later a half-dozen OF the ranch up from
Denver and held meeting In the main ranch house.
AS they sat around the fire they told the story
OF Ernests exploit and Immediately they dubbed to-
gether to send him East school. lie graduated
with high honors and not many years later became
the prosperous owner Of the very ranch which his
pluck and coolheadedness had saved from Bolter snd
his desperadoes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-10

old. gold.'
1t did take long let the wash the
clay away as It ran gurgling down the crevce Be-
fore it was yet fairly night the hungry man had
nearly filled with gold dust little pint cup which he
found in the cabin.
But it was clear that this was only pocket" If
he had had half day still before him he would have
been able to scoop and turn his back 1t all:
in which this story would not have been written.
The resoute boy had those dependent on him far
away who were very dear They would need all tho
gold And then 1t was only one more day at furthest
lie would remain TO get all. With this resolution
and light heart although heavy step, he totered
down to the He would not-he could not
leave his gold behind him He his way think
ing all the time what he would have to eat on his
return
HAM Ham and onions! Fried ham and onions.
That what h. would have. He almost he
neared the store.
Four men were playing cards at table as he came
in. Two others lay on benches asleep. The return
tide OF the stampede had set in, and men not
nearly in the camp before. Larson let
his gold sink deep down in his pocket.
He found the bearded Missourian behind his
counter and asked TO pay his 6ill The storekeeper
in the face for while he said 'Oh, yes yes; | re-
member you now Let me see what 1t was you got"
Turning around to the wall he put his finger
number OF little dots and spots These were for Lar-
sons name; for the storekeeper could not read.
Under the spots and dots the tail OF Ash and
the outline of cracker. with four little marks below
II also want ham and pound Of crackers-a
whole ham I'm hungry. And l want onons-a
pound Of onions"
The storekeeper handed over the ham tied up tho
crackers and took the gold and weighed out his due
Larson Immediately picked up his bundle and start
ed for his cabin.
How fast he did walk! And how fragrant was that
ham as II fried and cooked In the new fire on the
hearthstone The bag of gold he laid the table
Now and then the young turned his eye from
the pan to the gold with happy heart. One more
He set the pan Of frzzing ham on the table closed
the door and sat down to his meal,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-10

the least unusual thing Is enough to start those herds
OF hafwild cattle on a mad stampede before which
there is no safety but in flight single misstep and
thousand hoofs
The cattle restless that day-ready for a
stampede on the slightest provocation. AS though
they scented danger they shifted the air. paved and
lowed till Ernest began fear they would attempt to
break from the Enclosure.
Within the stockade the doing what
they could in preparation for the coming fight Guns
being cleaned and examined ammunition boxes
dragged into convenient places and the little
fortress strengthened in every possible In
fact. every one busy at active work except
the scout away up on the mountain and Ernest No
wonder the lad felt almost alone in the world
Would the be ready TO return before the signal
came? OF they would be all right, anyhow.
for they would have time to get back after Bolter
in sight OF the scouts They could leave the
rest OF the herds. II necessary. But the excitement
OF the cattle he guarding seemed contagious and
Ernests restlessness like theirs increased. He gal
anxiousy toward the spot where the scout
toned If expecting his signal. His attention was
about equally divided between the trail by which the
would and the lookout the mountain.
as he to the dangers and hnrdships of frontier
life, the cowboys admired his daring. Still. it
was with keen Of relief that he saw an ap
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-10

IN the fall of 1849 Mr.. Andrew Jackson Larison
sailed of Boston harbor for the gold mines
of California.
u The first day out the handle of his name was
knocked off for this bright and handsome boy
working his way on sailing ship around cape
Horn. and captains Of those days had no time TO
waste on long names He only Larson after he
left land and his visiting card behind him.
on landing in San Francisco, Mr.. Andrew Jackson
with smallpox The poor fellow left the hospital
without dollar friend. and with hardly spare
garment Still he stout of heart a brave and
determined boy. ten thousand others OF those
times who were trying TO make little fortune for
the dear at home and he did not falter:
The day after leaving the hospital with his pale,
thin face all In dots and spots he engaged to work
his passage up the Sacramento River to the mines
What is your Nance demanded the gruf captain
with green patch on his right eye and silver
mounted six-shooter in his belt
Andrew Jackson Larson, sir, said the pale young
nan with the spots and dots on his face
Hey? Well Mr.. Andrew Jackson Lazarus" roared
he captain take that coalshovel and report TO the
nate, and be quick about it, too
And Lazarus became his name-La2arus, and
Lazarus only, for the other parts OF his name
we're again rubbed off.
When young Larson reached the gold mines he
lound there had been great stampede for mines said
to be of fabulous richness farther over the noun
tains All along the banks Of the little gold bearing
river he deserted cabins. the latchstring hang
Ing out ready for any who chose to enter and take
possession.
A good custom was this in the old days. Let a
party of gold hunters game hunters hunters
after health, go into the mount aims and build cabin
Tor the season. always taken to leave neat
and clean and ready for the first poor wayfarer who
might pass that way
LARSON pushed as far on up the stream as MS legs
would take him the first day. Near the lead OF the
ylacer mines he found cabin with the rickety door
ride open. He entered and took possession.
A fine stream of water ripppled and ran through
he messy bouders under the great, sweeping pine
Ind fir and yew trees The place was so stil that the
roung could hear his heart beat as he stood or
Me earthen food before the huge fireplace and looked
,bout In corner was battered old rocker.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-10
How Ernest Saved The Herd
Bv WILDER GRAHAME

vt WASN'T very pleasant to be left outside the
II panons but pony and the three thousand six
hundred half-wd and restless cattle. Most boys
of fourteen would not have relished the position
In time of peace. And now a band OF des-
perados OF the worst type known to be approach
ing white savages who have fear Of the law
than savage Indians A scout had brought
word that the terrible "Bolter gang" their
way to raid the cattemen of the valley and all hands
had since been busy gathering the scattered settlers
into central stockadc for protection against this
marauding band of "rustlers," or cattle thieves
Whatever may be said against the cowboy, laziness
and cowardice not his failings; 1t Is
not surprising that the ranchmen began to prepare
most actively to give their unwecome visitors
reception
Upon the mountain lay the scout waiting to send
the signal OF warning when the foe should enter the
pass Below fearless riders dashed the plains,
bringing in the scattered cattle and preparing for
long and vigorous defense. Until the signal
there was no danger and all hands needed in
driving UP the more distant herds the stockade
for the time left comparatively undefended That
how it came to pass that Ernest left alone to
guard corral gates till the remaining cattle
driven in and the heavy fastenings safely secured.
There was little for him but watch till the other
herds arrived Then he would have to swing the big
gates open and help the leaders in. This might
mean some hard riding and not little danger Often
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-10

the bedrock which he hal been following all day
without even a color to encourage him His pick
sank deep-deeper than beforehand the clear
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-10

preaching cloud OF dust that told him the men were
coming.
But was 1t really the men? The cattle never came
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-10

rN the fall of 1849 Mr.. Andrew Jackson Larson
sailed out of Boston harbor for the gold mines
of California.
= The first day out the handle of his name was
Cd s.ef tkLs hriGht and hanlSQmG how
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-10

see him and give warning-unless he had been sur
prised and captured
Older heads than Ernests would have been anxious
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-09-13

2.S50-5-room new pressed brick, modern
s. Z.
s2.5o-6-room modern house. Sd Ave
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-09-13

s., 000-A beautiful 10-room modern house
on 10th East; lot 2l2xl0 rods east
front; will make terms.
$3,S00-6-rOom modern cottage on 4th ave,
lot As feet front facing south;
terms. $500 cash and balance
monthly.
81, 900-A 7-room brick and stone house on
the west side; lot @5Oxl35 feet TO al
ley; easy terms.
50. 750--7-room modern house on 9Th East;
lot 40xi4S feet to alley; good barn
and shade trees; easy terms.
s., sOO-A Groom house with pantry and
closets on 9Th South street; lot 80
X330 feet to alley: terms.
81, 1O0-5-roOm modern pressed brick cot
tage on east side; cement walks.
fruit trees and good garden: terms,
5000 cash and balance on time.
s.. 200-4-room modern brick cottage on
north bench: lot S19xS rods; terms.
S2,o00-4-room brick cottage on I'd East.
close in; lot 33xl65 fee. to alley;
terms.
81, S50-4-room white pressed brick cottage.
close in, on west side; lot 3Sxl40
feet to alley; terms $500 cash and
balance like rent.
81, 250-New Groom frame house mod4fp
except bath; cement walks, shade
trees and lawn; terms, $500 cash and
balance like rent.
81 O50-3-room house on west side on easy
terms.
ssoO-4-roorn house on west side, lot 50x
126 feet; terms $3.50 cash and balance
SIS per month.
SS50-3-room frame house and summer
kitchen: lot 25x150 feet; terms 5000
cash and balance on monthly pay
ments.
HOFFMAN BROS.
621z West I'd South Street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-09-13

RIGHT NOW
Is a good time to buy. Here are some
good things to buy:
81, 0O0-FiVe-room modern frame, new
plumbing. large lot near new car
barns. $500 cash, balance monthly.
s3,000-7-room modern frame, east side.
Can make easy terms.
So 5O0-7-room brick, large corner lot, small
barn, fruit and shade trees, 4th
East street. $3.50 cash, balance $50
per month.
ST. 2O0-5-room modern bungalow, new and
built for a home; large lot, east
front. 3S1 X street. Can make easy
terms.
a. 250-7-room two-story modern brick
home on Sd avenue.
S. 0O0-One of the prettiest mission style
7-room homes on the north bench.
S. 5O0-A beautiful brick bungalow on east
side. hardwood finish. furnace,
large lot.
Sc 5O0-S-room modern home near the Uni
versity, large corner lot.
S. 5Op-10-room two-story red pressed brick,
south and east front, large porches.
A fine home on Sd avenue.
We have vacant lots in all parts of the
city. but II you want something extra
choice see FEDERAL HEIGHTS. Prices
from 81 200 up for 50 feet front, including
all improvements.
STOWE & PALMER,
The Realty Men.
Controlling Wilson-Sherman Co.
Insurance that insures.
50 West I'd South street. Upstairs.
Phones 1872
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-09-13
I[N1 TEIRMOUN7 I adm
REAL ESTATE
EXCHANGE
80 EAGLE BLOCK
rs M. SECOND so.
BELL PHONE 22S5 IND. sdA

FOR SALE
We have moved in the busy business
district and offer this week a few spe-
cial bargains:
Seven-room modern brick, two-story.
close in on northeast bench. Owner saws
sen, Now II you are looking for snap
let us show you this place
We have ten cottages located in the
south and west part of the city, from
81 500 up; 500 down. balance same as rent.
F1ve-room modern cottage on 9Th So,
close to 9th Z.
Four-room brick cottage; lot 66xl50:
81 200.
VACANT LOTS
S0X165 corner on 4th Es ESQ
lOOxl10, on 3rd East. $3.50
50xl5O, close to Salt Palace. s575
Lots at $50 each on the west side
BUSINESS PROPERTIES.
We have some fine properties at bar
gains.
Don't forget we have moved to IA East
Third South. Judge building
See us for money, insurance and real
estate.