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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
CARGO ExPLoDEs.
Negro Deck Hand Throws Lighted

Negro Deck Hand Throws Lighted
 Match on Oil Steamers Deck.
 Tampa. Fla, Nov. 4-Through the carelessness of a negro deck hand in throwing a lighted match on the deck of the oil laden schooner Wave" at Port Pampt last night the cargo ex- ploded setting the schooner on fire and she was burned to the waters edge. The Wave was laden with $50 drums of oil owned by the Standard oil Company. Captain Wish and the cook were badly burned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
Extra Fine PIants.

Spanish Mackerel. Fresh and Salt Water Trout Pompano, Snapper; Eggs, Chickens and Butter: Crabs and Oys- ters daily. Celery (Kalamazoo). We offer special prices to the trade, ho- tels. restaurants and boarding houses. country merchants. Phone 256,
 We solicit your patronage. Prompt delivery, kind treatment to all.
 TATUM G ROBINSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
Mrs. McDonaId shoots Self.

Atlanta, Ga. Nov 4-Mrs. Lucy Nc Donald. stamp clerk at the Atlante postoffice. accidentally shot herself last night at her residence on Capitol Avenue. The bullet entered the abdo- men Mrs. Mcdonald was rushed to the Wesley Memorial Hospital. where grave fears are entertained for her re- covery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
CANADIAN RAILROADS.

Three New Lines are Opened tn DOmin-
 ion. Vienna, Nov. 4.-Three new railroad branches were opened today for traf- fc.
 The Canadian Northern Railroad In- augurated it's service on the Brandon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
MeetinR Occurred at ostend.

London, Nov. IA dispatch to The Daily Telegraph says that Prince Mi- guel and Miss. Pullman met at Ostend and were introduced to each other by Hungarian aristorcrat who was h. strumental in arranging the marriage of Count szechenyi and Miss. Gladys Vanderbilt.
 The marriage of Prince Miguel of Braganza to Mrs. SamI Sloan Chauneey daughter of J. H. Carr of Louisville, Ky, was reported to have taken place in September. but later this report was denied.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
oHARIDY COMMITTEE REPORT.
Conditions In Local Field Have Been
 Depicted.

Depicted.
 Having compiled 8 comprehensive rec port of the conditions in the local field for charity work tho committee will report today. pr. Ehrenreich, who has been conducting the work, IS very much nIeased with the results obtained, and decided steps towards organization will be taken at the meeting in the Mayors office at o'clock.
 Committeeman who have been look ing Into the matter of the prospective work, are of the opinion that the as- semblinR of the scattered charity forces would be the best method of handling the undertaking, but the present boqy will continue their present plans along the lines that will be laid out from the suggestions of the committee in charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
AIabaunn Postomcea.

Washington, Nov. 4.-(Special.)- Maggie M. Kirkland appointed post master at Fish Pond. Escambia coun- ty. vice M. c. Stubbs. resigned.
 Charles I. Robinson appointed reg ular. Robert F. Willoughby substitute rural carrier Route No. at Albert vile.
 The postoffice at Millbrook, Elmore county, will be discontinued November
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
cEaDER TO RAILROADS.

Must Not Charge Three Cents in Arr
 kansas.
 Little Rock. Ark, Nov. 4.-The State Railroad Commission on the advice of the Attorney General. today voted to issue an order to the railroads against their charging 3 cents passenger rates. All the railroads are now charging this rate and heavy suits will follow on the part of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
MAY REMOVE CAPITAL.

Servian Parliament Sitting Behind
 Closed Doors at Belgrade.
 Belgrade, Nov. 4.-The rvival of the war reports has been caused by rumors that Russia Is supporting Ser via's position and the fact that the Servian parliament sat. yesterday with closed doors Troops have been sent to strategic positions. and the removal of the capital to a safer place Is being discussed. A9
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
KILLS CHILD AND SELF.

Terrible Crime in Chicago of Mrs.
 Lynn.
 Chicago, Nov. Mrs Harry " Lynn, wife of department manager of the Illinois Steel Company, killed her 4-year-old daughter by cutting her throat with razor and then commit ted suicide with the same weapon at her home today. No cause for the crime Is known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
NOTE THE HOUR MATINEE, 3 ?. m. SHARP. 7-All Star Acts-7 MAJESTIC THEATRE.
MISS PULLMAN TO MARRY.

Vienna Paper Announces Engage
 ment to Prface Miguel of BraEnnEa.
 Viena. Nov. 4.--The Wiener Estrab- latt Illustriete, announces that a marriage has been arranged between Prince Miguel of Braganza, tho eldest son of the pretender to the Portuguese throne. and Miss. Mary Pullman, and will be celebrated In London the end of November.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
EInridn HofeI Rurna.

Milton, Fla. Nov. 4.-The Santa Rosa Hotel was destroyed by fire yesterday Several of the inmates had narrow es- eapes. The loss on building was small.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
Torpedo FlotIIla Coming.

Advices received at the Pensacola navy yard this morning are to the ef- feet that the third torpedo fiotilla, not at Annapolis. will arrive here dur lug the early portion of December to commence record target practice, which will probably coptinue for two or more months.
 The vessels, seven in number, came here last year and engaged in targes practice with torpedoes on the range off Pensacola, and this year have been ordered to return for the same pur" pose.
 It is uossible that the cruiser Mont 1omery, which is engaged solely in ex- nerimental work with torpedoes will also return with the torpedoe boats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
CREW SUES VESSEL
SAILORS OF SCHOONER CLAIM SAL
 ARIES NOT PAID.
Freddie VI. Alton Is Being Investigate eo In PensReola Torpedo Boat FlotIIla Going to
 Gulf.

Pensacola. Fla. Nov. Special )-- Members of the crew of the schooner Freddie w. Alton, which arrived in this port last week. and which Is being in- Vestigated by customs officials be. cause they suspected the vessel of having been engaged in Illegal trade on the Mexican coast. have announced their intention of libelling tho vessel for salaries.
 Tho men allege that they shipped out of Boston for Labrador at stated sal aries, and instead of consuming thirty days on the trip to and from that place, they find themselves over two months out down on the gulf. and without a cent of money being paid them since the day of their departure.
 The vessel Is still across the bay, and the master has never shown up after securing several hundred dollars from local fishing firm. Further more the drafts which he gave upon his owners have been returned here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05

Proof is inexhaustible that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound carries women safely through the Change of Life.
 Read the letter Mrs. E. Hanson, BOA E. Long St., Columbus, Ohio. writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
 "I was passing through the Change of Life, and suffered from nervous ness, headaches, and other annoying symptoms. My doctor told me that Lydia E. Pinlhamss Vegetable Com pound was good for me, and since talk fn0 it I feel so much better, and can again do my own work. I never forget to tell my friends what Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound did for me during this trying period"
 FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
 For thirty years Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for female ills, and has positively cured thousands of women who have been troubled with displacements, inflammation, ulcera- ton, f1broid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bear ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges' tion, dizziness or nervous prostratlon. Why don't you try it?
 Mrs, Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
seuera nf PenancnInA

Great trouble Is being experienced by the sewerage contractor in clean ing out the new system of sewers which has just been completed here af a lost of over $500. GOO.
 Unless the sewers can he cleaned and stand the test which they are to undergo much of the work will have to be done over again. Some of the largest of the sewers have been found to be imperfect and one on Govern ment street will propably have to he removed and laid again. as not only the soil cannot be removed, but 1t has been laid in such a manner that 1t cannot pass the test prescribed by the city before accepting the system.
 For more than a month the contrac- tor, who has been at work on the sys- tenn for three years. has been endeav- bring to get the system in such shape as to pass 1t but has so far been un- successful, and as a climax the Gov ernment street sewer for certain distance at least will have to be re- built
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-30
CHAPTER VII.

Without waiting to hear Mr.. Drum
mond's reply, Walter re-entered the store.
He had no disposition to discuss the sub
iect in the presence of the boys who were
standing on the piazza.
Mr.. Drummond followed him into the
store, and Joshua accompanied him. He
was terribly angry with Walter, and de-
termined to get revenged upon him
through his father!
Are you going to let that beggar pitch
into me like that?" he demanded. He
wouldn't have got me down, only he took
NE at a disadvantage"
Conrad" said Mr.. Drummond, at de-
mand an explanation of your conduct. l
come from my house, and find you fighting
like street rowdy, instead of attending
to your duties in the store"
II have already given you an explana-
ton, Mr.. Drummond," said Walter, firm
ly Joshua chose to insult me before all
the boys, and don't allow myself to be
insulted if can help it. As to being out
OF the store, there was no customer to
walt upon, and went to the door for q
breath OF fresh air. l have never been
accustomed to confinement before"
you say Joshua insulted you. How
did he insult your"
II was asked II would 20 to the pic
mic on Saturday afternoon. He didn't
wait for me to answer, but said at once
that couldn't CO."
"Was that all2"
when 1 objected to his answering for
me, he charged me with being a beggar
and said that but for yen / would have
been obliged to go to the poorhouse. II
this had been the first time he had IN
noyed me-. might have passed It over
but it is far from being the first; so
knocked him down."
Mr.. Drummond was by no means q
partisan of Walter, but in the month thai
our hero had been in his employ he hat
found him very efficient clerk. What
ever Walter undertook to do he did we'll
and he had mastered the details of the re-
tail dry goods trade in a remarkably short
time, so that his services were already
as valuable as those of young Nichols
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-30
Wise Girl.

Now, there was a certain girl, and
she had three wooers. The first wOoer
said she was the whole world to him,
but she frowned upon his suit. The
second wooer said she was the sun,
moon and stars to him, but size bade
him be on his way.
ITO me-" said the third, you are a
young woman of agreeable manners,
with eyes that might be a little bluer,
with a nose that is wee bit PIGGY
and with a few freckles and an annoy
Ing habit of hurting out your
thoughts"
She married the third wooer. Being
pressed for an explanation Of her con-
duct, she said:
my goodness! think was sensl-
BILE. l married the only one that had
courage enough to tell me Of my faults
before marriage, instead of waiting to
throw them up to me afterward.
Life
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-30
Two Type. of Biographical writing.


1t Is an interesting fact in the his
tory of literary genius that two of the
great examples of biographical writing
occur almost side by side. Less than q
decade separates the completion of
Johneon's "Lives of the Poets' from
the publication of his own life by Bos-
well. Yet with the latter book a new
type Of biography came into being.
johnson, In the main, had, like most of
his predecessors, followed simple mar
rative and expository method, preflxing
plain story of the poets life to a sys-
tematic account Of his character and a
critical estimate of his works. He gath
cred his facts and impressions together
and spoke for the author and for him
self. Boswell, on the other hand, max
Ing use Of a more dramatic method.
succeeded in his attempt to let the au.
thor reveal himself, and, instead of an
exposition Of character. painted a pic
ture OF personality to which his own
comments were subordinate What we
see as type of mind and character In
Johnson's work we see as a living man
In Boswell.-Willlam T. Brewster in
Forum.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-30

young manF he demanded with 4sperfty,
His change Of tone and manner showed
Walter that Joshua was entirely right In
his estimate Of his fathers motives, and
he in turn became indignant.
When did you expect me to tell you,
Mr.. Drummond?" he said, quickly. 81
only arrived yesterday afternoon, and
tell you this morning. would have told
you last night, II you had been in the
house"
why didn't you tell me when was at
Willoughby?"
II had other thinks to think Of" sale
Walter, shortly. "The thought of my
everything else"
"Well, what are you going to DOR ask
ed Mr.. Drummond in q hard tone.
II shall have to earn my own living"
said Walter. II am well and strong, and
am not afraid"
That is a good plan," said Mr.. Drum
mond who knew Walter 30 little as to
fear that he wanted to become dependent
upon him. when l was of your age I
had my own living to earn. What do you
propose to do?"
Have you a vacancy for me In your
store? Joshua told me you wished him to
go IN"
'You couldn't earn much, for you
don't know anything of the business"
at should not expect to. / am perfect.
ly willing to work for my board until
find out how my fathers affairs are going
to turn out"
This proposal struck Mr.. Drummond
favorably. He judged that Walter would
prove a valuable assistant when he was
broken in, for it was easy to see that he
had energy. Besides, it was desirable to
keep him near until 1t was decided wheth-
err Mr.. Conruu's affairs were really In as
bad state as his son represented. Even
IL few thousand dollars were left, Mr..
Drummond would like the handling Of
that sum. Then, again, no one knew bet
ter than Mr.. Drummond that Walters
board would cost him very little: for, of
course, he would at once return to his
usual frugal fare.
every WE'LL" he said; you can go into
the store on those terms. As you say,
you've got your own living to earn, and
the sooner you begin the better"
Walter had not said this, but he agreed
with Mr.. Drummond. 1t may be thought
strange that our hero should have been
willing to enter the employment of such
a mean man but he thought it wisest to
remain in the neighborhood until he could
learn something definite about his fathers
affairs. He prepared to go to work at
once, partly because he didn't wish to be
partly because he foresaw that
he should be happier if employed.
When Mr.. Drummond and Walter came
out of the parlor, Joshua was sitting in
the next room, and looked up eagerly to
see how his father bore the communica-
ton. He was disappointed when he saw
that Mr.. Drummond looked much as
usual.
Conrad has been telling me-" said Mr..
that his father lost a good
deal of money by speculation, and it Is
whether he has left any prop
erty."
II am very sorry" said Mrs. Drum
mond; and Walter saw and appreciated
her look Of sympathy.
"As he will probably have to work for
L living, he has asked for a place in my
store" pursued Mr.. Drummond, land 1
have agreed to take him on trial. Con-
red, you may get your hat and come over
At once"
Joshua whistled In sheer amazement.
The affair had by no means terminated as
he anticipated.
Ito be continuedl
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-30
CHAPTER v,

OHAPIbH "
Walter did not anticipate a very pleas
ant walk with Joshua. The little he had
seen Of that young man did not prepos-
scss him in his favor. However, having
no other way of spending his time, he
had no objection to the walk.
THAT'S the old mans store Just across
the street." said Joshua, as they emerged
from the house.
"Your father'sT"
"Of course. Don't you see the name on
tho sign?" Walter did see it, but never
having been accustomed to speak of his
own father as "the old man." he was not
quite sure he apprehended Joshua's mean
Tg.
I'You were an only child, weren't you n
said Joshua.
"Yes," said Walter, soberly.
$50 am l." said Joshua adding, COM
piacently, Between you and 1, the old
course, It'll all come to me some day"
81 am glad to hear it." said Walter
wondering that Joshua should have made
such a communication to a comparative
stranger.
ITO hear the old man talk" pursued
Joshua, you'd think he was awful poor
He's stingy enough about everything In
the house. There isn't family in towr
that don't live better than we do"
II thought we had a very good supper,
said Walter, who experienced not a LITTLE
disgust at Joshua'S charges against bill
father.
THAT was because you were with US
The old man laid himself out for the &C
casion. It's the first decent supper Nv
eaten at home since the Sewing Circle me
at our house three years ago."
Though these communications did no
raise Joshua in the estimation Of Walter
the latter could not help thinking tina
there was probably some foundation 70
what was said, and the prejudice agains
SIR. Drummond, for which he had blame
himself as without cause, began to I'm
some extenuation.
''When talk to the old man about hi
stinting me So" continued Joshua, n
tells me to go to work and earn som
money"
"Why don't you do itT
"He wants me to go into his store, bu
he wouldn't pay me anything. He offere
me a dollar and half a week; but
wasn't going to work ten or twelve hour
a day for no such sum. If could get
light. easy place In the city say at tie
dollars a week, I'd go. There amt an
chance in Stapleton for a young man c
enterprise.
"Pve thought sometimes" said Walter
shat 1 should like to get place In tn
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-30
Tho Lady in the Moon.

An amateur astronomer writes of the
"lady in the moon" at is very beau
tiful face seen in profile and uplifted,
as though in proud disdain OF things
terrestrial The curve of the throat is
exquisite, and indeed the entire outline
Is marvelously lifelike. The moon
lady may best be observed through a
small opera glass when our satellite is
at half. At that time the tip of tie
chin about touches the termination
that is, the dividing line between the
light and dark portions of the lunar
surface. Most people can recognize
the man in the moon. Well, the hair
of the lady, in which can always
fancy 1 see a spray Of orange blossom,
forms the mans left eye, the nose and
mouth, his nose, and the chin and
throat the mans mouth"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-30
Two, Epitapha.

An epitaph from cemetery In Brldg
ton, Me-:
She was-words are too feeble to tell
what.
Think what a wife should be;
She was all that.
This from Bar Harbor, Me-;
reach my arms out fondly,
But they clasp the open air.
There is nothing of my darling
But the shoes he used to wear.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-30
So Sudden.

Carsone-would you like to own q
puppy, Miss Cecilia?
Cecelia-Oh, Mr.. Carsone, this IL %
sudden !-Young's Magazine.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-30
Keeling the Lit.

Keeling the Lit.
what became of the budding
geniusT'
He turned into blooming IDIOT
Yale Record. t
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-30
Obvious.

"Do you tip the waiter where Fov
dlne?"
Say, do I look st&svedf"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-30
STRONG AND STEADY
CHAPTER Iv.-(Continued.)
~ n0RATsO ALerR. n.

CHAPTEH 1V.-(Continued.)
Walter raised his eyes and saw Joshua
whose small. mean features, closely resem
bling his fathers, expressed considerable,
curiosity. Walter secretly doubted wheth
Or he should like him but this doubt b,
kept to himself. Mr.. Drummond opened
the outer door, and led the way In.
'This IL my wife, Mrs. Drummond," b,
said. as she approached, and kindly vel
coined the young stranger.
II think shall like her." thought Wal
ter, suffering his glance to rest for q mo
ment on her mild, placid features; 'Rh'
10 evidently quite superior to her hus
Sand."
Joshua, come here and welcome Mr.
Conrad" said his father.
Joshua came forward awkwardly and
held out his hand with the stiffness Of q
pump handle.
"Howdy dof" he said. Just Gomez"
YES" said Walter, accepting the hand
and shaking 1t slightly.
Are you tired with your journey, Mr.
Conrad?" asked Mrs. Drummond. per
haps you would like to be shown to your
room"
Walter went upstairs, preceded by Mr.
DTdmmond, who insisted on carrying his
carpetbag, for his trunk would not ar
rive till the next day, having been for
warded by express. At FIVE o'clock they
sat down to supper.
II hope, Mr.. Conrad" said Jacob, you
will be able to relish our humble repast.
Humble again r. thought Walter. He
was about to say that everything looked
very NICE when Joshua said:
IF you call this humble, don't know
what you'd say to the suppers we COM
monty have"
Mr.. Drummond, who desired, for this
day, at least, to keep up appearances,
frOwned with vexation.
Joshua" he said, II desire that you
Will act in a more gentlemanly way or
else leave the table. Have you ever been
IN Stapleton before, Mr.. Conradr
mo, sir; never"
1t Is not large place, but 1t IL grow
ing; the people are plain, but they have
kind hearts. hope you may like the
town after a while. II you feel inclined
to walk, Joshua will 60 out with you af-
ter supper, and show you the mill dam,
the church, and the school house. He will
also point out the store--it Is only across
the way--where, In my humble way, try
to earn a living shall be very glad
Il you will come in and take q look inside.
! may be busy, for work has accumulated
during my absence, but Joshua will show
you around"
"Thank you, sir"
MAY l ask, Mr.. Conrad-excuse my
intruding the questionable il left exscu-
tor of your fathers estateW
"Mr. Shaw. the lawyer In our village.
He IL an excellent man, very honest and
upright. He was an intimate friend of
my father"
II am glad to hear you say 90. 80
many lawyers, you know, are tricky. We
have no lawyer here" pursued Mr.. Drum
nond. "You will perhaps be surprised to
hear It, but my humble services are fire.
Vuently called into reQuisltion, In admin
Ittsring and settling estates"
"Indesd, sir"
, YES; but / am glad you have got a
man you can trust. Mrs. Drummond,
think Mr.. Conrad will have another piece
Of pie"
Supper was over at length, and Walter,
BY invitation, went out to walk with
IOahua