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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-01

tail for you; but Il IL Impossible. I shall
not leave the district until have dons
what must do"
Tell me that. then. Heaven knows
my win to help you. Can you not trust
me?"
II should despiss myself II 1 could
not. II am silent, 1t 10 from no such
motive at that"
. Then tell me. Let me do soma
thing" As
hesitated. II told her. she would
see that / must return to the island
and face Beltanos anger for having
helped her. 1t would do no good to
tell her.
She saw my hesitation and waited for
my reply with every appearance OF In
tense anxiety.
In the pause there came a loud
knocking at the door of the house; and
a moment afterwards servant enter
ed, hurriediy saying that the cara
binieri weya there.
Hold them a moment" said Masita
to the man. and then to me. II must
admit them: but they shall not md
you. Come.
She led me to room close by. where
a woman servant. white and scared OF
face was waiting. This is my dress
ing room; my bedroom is yonder. 10
there and hide. Even IL they search
the house. they will not venture 10
intrude there. Blanca. this Is frieno
to whom I own my life. indeed; con-
ceal him in my room and wait you
here. II any come here call 70 me;
but II you love me. no one must nno
him.
The woman's eyes widened in as
constituent and, as Masita hurried out,
she gave me a glance of profound dis
favour. But after a moments thought
she slowed me away In closet among
her nlistress's robes The place was
admirably chosen for the purpose. II
was constructed in very deep recess
in the wall as the floor at the back
was lower than that of the front.
which was ON level with the room,
It afforded me space in which I could
lie down. The woman covered me
carefully with shawls and garments
of one sort and another. and having
assured herself that l was entirely
concealed, she went away, leaving the
door of the closet ajar-a cunning de-
vice suggesting that the place was put
to none other than its ordinary use
My first thought was one OF amaze
ment at Masita's reckless considera-
ton for my, safety. To shelter me at
all under the. circumstances was to
run the risk of grave penalties; for
my discovery must inevitably involve
her very seriously with the authori-
ties But to have hidden me in her
own chamber was to hazard her very
reputation and good name.
1 cursed my stupidity for having
yielded to such an extreme step in the
moment of CONSERVATION at the arrival
of the men; and regretted with i'm
potent bitterness that I had dallied
| long enough in the house to give them
time to get wind of my presence
there.
had not dreamed that the pursuit
would be so swift and keen; and then
i began to consider how they could
have found me so quickly. There could
be but one explanation. Giovanni and
his companions, tempted by the re-
ward offered for my capture. must
| have put them on my track. Instant
| ly 1 saw how such treachery would
add to my peril.
They would tell how I had ridden
away with a companion; a search OF
Masita's grounds would lead to the
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ANNOUNCED
COMMANDMENTS OF STATE INsIH-
BUTTONS BEGIN IN MAY.


the dates for the commensurate of
the various State institutions this year
were Yesterday compiled by the state
Department of Education and the list
given out to the public.
The commencement exercises or all
the colleges and Institutes In Alabama
begin this year in May. 1t is inter-
esting to note that there are four of
the District Agricultural colleges
which have a coincidence in the mat
Ter Of commencement dates. These
are the colleges of the Sixth, Seventh,
Eighth and Ninth Congressional Dis
tricts. The exercises in these begin
May 10 and in two instances they end
on May IL and in the other on May IS.
There are twenty institutions in the
list. The names of the colleges and
the commencement dates are as fol-
lows:
state University. Nav 24-27 1908.
Alabama Polytechnic Institute, May
81, June 3.
Montevallo Industrial School. May
1919.
Florence state Normal School May
81, June 3.
Jacksonville State Normal School,
May 81. June 8.
Troy state Normal School, May 1870
Livingston State Normal School, May
24-27.
Daphne State Normal School, May 81,
June 2.
Montgomery State Normal. -
Tuskegee State Normal. May 1928.
Normal State Normal. May 21-2e..
First District Agricultural School.
May 81, June 8.
Second District Agricultural School.
May 1920.
Third District Agricultural School.
May 1920.
Fourth District Agricultural School.
May 2426.
Fifth District Agricultural School,
May 242S.
sixth District Agricultural School
May 1912.
Seventh District Agricultural School.
May 1913.
Eighth District Agricultural School.
May 1912.
Ninth District Agricultural School,
May 1913.
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discovery OF the two horses; the pat
rcl would know that we had not
paused the house; and the inference
was clear and direct that was shell
terfng there.
Tortured by these thoughts and by
the knowledge that Masita had 80
compromised herself. I was on the
point OF scrambling out of my hiding
place to try en- escape by the window.
when I heard the woman. Blanca. en-
ter the bedroom ana move about as
II to prerare It for her mistress,
grooming to herself the while one OF
the folk songs of the district
took this to be her method Of i'm
pressing upon anyone who might be
wfsbin earshot the fact that she ives
merely engaged in her ordinary du-
ties. But as she approached the closet
where ! lay. caught her. words. She
was warning me to lie stili a. death.
as there was great danger. The men
were searching the house.
A minute later heard Masita's
voice speaking In hot protest against
the indignity Of the search.
II have already explained, signorina.
that / have no option but to obey my
orders" replied the man. our In
formation is precise that the Sound
rel came here ] have sought to do
my duty with the least Inconvenience
to you and your household; but I am
bound to answer to Captain Murito."
Continued Tomorrow.
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CONVENTION PLANS
GENERAL SECRETARY SENDING OUT
CIRCULAR LETTER.


Judge Joseph Carthei. General Secre-
tary of the Alabama Sunday School
Association, has been exceedingly busy
during the past two days sending out
letters reminding all interested In the
work done by the Sunday Schools OF
the state, of the convention of SUNDAY
School workers to he held in RirminE-
ham on April $3.50.
In the letter tho Secretary urges that
every school in the State send one or
more representatives 10 the State con-
vention. The names of all delegates 50
chosen are to be sent to either 3. G.
Bynum or z. C. Thurston. of Birming-
ham. at the earliest possible date.
The COMMITTEES on Convention. think
ing that no city should be compelled to
entertain as large body OF deiegates
as that expected at the convention.
stipuiate that each delegate provide for
hts or her own entertainment during
the two davs' STAY In Birmin CHAM.
That this may be within the means Of
all. the committee have arranged with
tho railroads OF the State for q special
fare for all delegates A letter to
either Mr.. Bynum or Mr.. Thurston will
secure rooms and board at any desired
figure.
The letter which Judge carthei Is
mailing, follows:
Montgomery. Ala. April 2, 1909.
any Lear TO- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 10 re-
mind you that the Twenty-hfth annual
convention of the Alabama Sunday
School Association is to be held in the
City of Birmingham. April 2s-ao.
We trust that your school will plan
to send a full delegation to the con-
vsntfon and appoint only those who
will attend every session. Tor every
delegate ought to get the full heneht
of the conRention and return home de-
termined to do better work.
The basis of representation Is: fve
delegates at large from each county.
all ministers OF the gospel. the super-
intepdent and two other delegates from
each Sunday School
The names of all delegates should be
sent to Mr.. B. C. Bynum or q. G.
Thurston, Birmingham. Ala.
Bach delegate will be expected to
provide far his own entertainment. Mr.
Bynum. the Chairman Of The White
Cap Committee, will give the dele"
gates full information about hotels
and boarding house accommodations.
and win have a list of boarding houses
and the rates charged at each place.
II gives me pleasure to inform you
that the railroads OF the State have
granted to delegates attending the con-
yention a rate of three cents per mile,
Mus Is cents for the round trip. This
is practically one fare rate for the
round trip. Full information can be
obtained from the railroad agent In
Yours cordially.
Joseph Carthel,
General Secretary.
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DIR. EHRENREIcH IN EUFAULA.
Jewish Rabbi Delivers An Eloquent
Lecture.


Eufaula. March 31.-(SpeciaL) DIR
B. C. Ehrenreich. of Montgomery,
spent Sunday here and held services
at the Odd Fellows hall at night
where he delivered an able and elo-
quept lecture.
Arrangements have been perfected
whereby this distinguished rabbi will
visit the city regularly every month
in the future and conduct services and
lecture at the Jewish temple here.
DR.. Ehrenreich is popular among all
the citizens. He has been engaged to
deliver a lecture during the Chautau-
qua on the evening of May "a.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan scheuer have
issued invitations to their tin we'd
ding which they will celebrate on the
evening of April 2. at the home of Mrs
Friedman, on Broad street
The Cushman Club OF Brenau pupils
enjoyed an outing at Guice's lake in
the suburbs of the city yesterday The
hours were employed in fishing and
other sports.
The Jewish Ladies' Sewing Circle
met at the home of Mrs. Silas Stern
this afternoon where the hours were
greatly enjoyed in social games and
chats pertaining to the art. Refresh
ments were served.
Considerable interest was manifested
in the outcome of the contested cleo
tion over alderman from the third
ward which was held this afternoon.
The victory was announced in favor of
]. A Stokes who again defeated his
opponent, H.. B. Keith. by three
votes.
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MY LOST SELF
C.,yrssAs 1905 ~
By A. w. MARcH1MONT

intolerable. I ask no questions as to
how you came to join him. Won have
told me that you have changed since
--since the act which has brought you
into danger. You need only chance
to do well for yourself and live down
the recollection OF all that part OF
your life. I wish to think that such
a chance is given to you ard that In
some degree I can help you to w..
Are you Offering me money! ]
asked bluntly. with bitter Hniie at
my fool thoughts Of few minutes
before
She WINGED and frowned and shook
her head quickly. Don't put 1t SO.
am rich: but Il 10 not with money
should dream Of rspayfng an act
which no more money could compen-
safe. 1t Is q new life would have
you lead. A life perhaps of toll and
struggle: but an honest one, away
from the men among whom you have
temptations which must have drawn
you into association with them. In
northern Italy have an estate where
and" She, paused and threw up
her hands and shook her head II am
afraid I put II clumsily," she added.
with half suppressed sigh.
ION the contrary. I thank you for the
ofer.''
But you decline it?"
Yes. although not from such mo-
tives as you may think. / am not in
need OF such heIp--or indeed of any
help of that sort. have still work to
do, a task to accomplish; and that of
itself would make 1t impossible for me
to accept your Offer"
''You will not let me do anything for
your
There is nothing which you could
do"
Can not help you in the work of
which you speak? Although you have
seen me alone and in Beltano's power,
I have influence here in Sicily and pow
arful friends who would help you"
again I thank you; but 1t would be
of no avail"
Tell me at least what 1t Is"
gwen that is impossible. II I sue
coed you shall know. That Is all 1 can
say. II / fail--well. nothing will mat
ter then" s.-s
shc bit her lip in sudden vexation
and turned away; but almost instantly
came back. II cannot let you go in
this way owe you so much. You
have risked so much for mo. cannot
let You CO. Do you know the danger
you are in of arrest? have heard II
again from my servants since my re-
turn. The whole countryside is ring
ing with your name. 1t has even beer
planned to send a force to the island
to fnd you Your description is pub,
lished everywhere and the reward fol
your discovery has been doubled with
in the last few davs. ! have thought
of a plan for your escape. myself
will go to Trapani and take you will
me disguised as one of my servants"
But could only refuse. II thank
you more than can say. I know thu
risk which such q journey would en-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-01
COMMITTEE WORK
FORMAL CONSENT TO ORDINATION
OF DIR. REESE.
The sfanaing Consmfttee of the Epis-
copal Church Held Meeting I'm
Monfwomery Yesterday
+ 4t nv.~

meeting of the standing committee
Of the Episcopal Church Of the do
cese Of Alabama was held at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning at the residence Of
Major w. w. Screws, 100 Clayton
Street.
There were present at the meeting:
Rev. Stewart Mcqueen. President; Rev.
r. H. Cobbs. d. D.. of Greensboro; Rev.
Matthew Brewster Of Mobile and
Messrs. John Z. Mitchell of Mobile and
w. w. Screws of Montgomery The
only absent member was Senator Jo-
seph #. Johnston, who was detained in
washington.
Consent was given to DR.. Carl Henck
ell of Birmingham to become a candi-
date for holy orders, and the consecra-
tion OF Rev. F. r Reese d. D., of
Birmingham. as Bishop of Georgia, to
which position he was recently elected,
was authorised.
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tCoatissed,

fCcntinueD
NJ hsd turned and led the way TO
! rcora along the broad corridor. You
win ma everything for your disguise
there
Il do not need disguise. Only 10
1eave the house as ] am.
swhv Is that? You have changed
7 wish to leave the house" I re-
She thought second. Il must
sneak 10 Won first; but did not wish
my servants to see you--untl you
were Inherently dressed. But as you
will. can trust them aosoeseis
Come with me-"
she turned into a room close at
hand where a meal had been laid out
which . couple OF servants were walt
Ing to serve. =.
food"
rYou have some fresh intention. Tell
me- she said as we were alone.
the house."
she looked at me intently and then
the earnest expression yielded to
faint smile .'I know you too wan
to think of prevailing with you. But
at least you will tell me what you
mean to do ard where to 60"
Her manner was a curious mixture
OF solicitude and patronage as = Gag
or to know my plans. but unwilling
TO show her desire. In the brief time
which had passed since our arrival At
the house our relations had altered.
She was the wealthy mistress OF all
about her, and no longer dependent
upon my help; and l q peasant who
had rendered her service which
she felt constrained to repay and re-
ward At least that was how i read
the change in her And as II to en-
phasise It. she spoke Italian.
had no right to complain. Of
course was far worse than q pea
SAINT In her view. But the fact that
she could not know otherwise did not
reconcile me to the change. nor ease
the CALLING pain 1t caused me. I had
hoped, like the love-crazed fool II was.
shown her that was different mould
from the men Of the island and have
led her to understand my motives
And nay heart was sick with dBap-
potntment.
where I 60 ana what do can he
nothing to you" I replied sulienly
and resentfuiiy in my unreasonable
anger, like the churl I was.
There you wrong me. should
indeed be ungratefui IL IL were 9TH
erwise. owe you what IL more to
me than my life; and you must not
refuse me the opportunity 20 repay
you 50 far as I can. I can aid your
escape and wish to do so. brought
you into the house for that very pur-
pose. You can get away not only
from this district but from Sicily all
together. To o man capable Of do
ing what you have done for me. sueA
life as that with Beltans must be
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New York. March 31.--Judge VIM. P.
Plat yesterday at Whiteplains sem
fenced James Harlan. one Of the burg
lars who masGueraded as a yachtsman
In evening clothes and who committed
thirteen robberies in New Rochelle.
Mount Vernon and Yonkers. to twenty
seven years in Sing Sing prison. This
Is the heaviest sentence ever imposed
in West Chester county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-01

The Chapel at Greenwood VIII pe
finished by May 1. Funeral services
~n.v he held there without charge,
ouG the place will be open for use
n n waiting, room for visitors. NJ
you have mot bought lot you should
huy now. We are making many re-
rsovaIa from lakewood Cemetery.
phone 1884 or call ON ms over kresss
Store. - =.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-01
PANAMA HATS CLEANED

By Hollis Dye Works at 100 South
Court street.
Our shop for renovating mems hats
is one Of the most complete In the en-
tire South. It Is equipped with all the
latest blocks and nanges. steam ut
tings and time-saving devices.
Ady-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-01

way stocks wateredr' Pa-"From a
pooL my son."-Chicago Daily News.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-13
7 oday 5 Ogden News

as well as brick dwellings, II Is not
meant to exclude stone buildings from
the classification. SO that every APP
proved structure out of the lumber
class may be rated at what Is consd-
cred by agents as a reasonable tarlfI.
NARROW ESCAPE OF MRS. WOODS
Mrs. James c. Woods and her two
chillren, of Syracuse, Davis county,
had narrow escape on Washington
avenue Saturday afternoon, when the
vehicle In which they were travelling
to the city was struck by Washing
ton avenue car, No. -, and hurled
against a telephone pole. The occu-
pants of the buggy were badly bruised
by being thrown upon the hard pave
ment. but the vehicle was wrecked
FRUIT GROWERS ASSOCIATION.
Articles of incorporation have been
prepared by the Weber County Fruit
Growers association, which was or
ganized here short time ago. The
capital stock will be about $50, 900,
and much of 1t has already been sub
scribed. II Is expected that 10 fun
amount will be subscribed as soon as
the money from this seasons crops
comes in.
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LOGAN DEPARTMENT.
is
livery
Weekly Il independent ~ ~

provai of such move. A vote was reg
istered against any such action and II
the plan Is attempted to be carried out
protest will be drawn up and circulat-
ed throughout the town. 1t is under
stood, however, that the mayor ana
marshal have granted the privilege OF
having scientific boxing contest"
The Logan temple will be closed be-
tween the dates of July 81 and Sept 1,
for renovation.
The Democrats here made a demon
stration last evening after hearing that
Bryan had been nominated. For nearly
an hour In the early morning cannons
We're discharged.
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
The county teachers examination will
he held at the Brigham Young college
July 16 II and Is. This will be the only
examination given this year.
DISTRICT COURT.
The case of the state against Eugene
Gates came to u close Friday afternoon.
After celebrating for three hours the
jury acquitted the defendant of the
charge of grand larceny.
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Case Hammer of Smithfleld was fined
$50 by Judge Vaughan for giving IL
quor to minors.
FUNERAL OF VIM. YOUNG.
The speakers at the funeral of Will
liam Young of the Sixth ward, Friday
afternoon, were Elders j. u. Stewart. ].
n. Jensen, Elijah Pierce, and John
Bench.
TEMPERANCE MEETING.
A temperance meeting will be held
here Wednesday evening. DR.. 2. A.
Baker and Rev. S. F. Fuller will be
the speakers.
Rasmus Peterson was arrested on a
charge of assault and battery yester-
day. He gave Adolph Johansen of the
Fourth ward trouncing for calling
him vile name.
PAINFUL ACCIDENT.
A little daughter of Erastus Jensen Of
the Fourth ward caught her hand in a
rope pulley and lost the future use of
her thumb and finger on her right hand.
SURGICAL OPERATIONS,
John Hyde of Star valley and Miss
Evans of southern Utah have been OPP
Grated on in the Logan hospital for APP
pendicitis.
The Second ward Mutual baseball
team won from the First ward team
Friday AFTERNOON. This was one of the
League series.
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MONROE.
FUNERAL OF MRS. eREeERsoN.
Promise Of Banner Beet Crop--Pio-
nccr Day To be Honorcd.

Special Correspondence.
Monroe SEWER Co. July 1o.-Yester-
day funeral services We're held over
the remains of Mrs Maria Gregersoi,
wife OF n. =. Gregerson. She was
born In Denmark July 9. 1884. and was
"A years old on the day of her funeral.
She came TO Utah with her husband
and several children in 1870 and they
have lived in Monroe since 1874
The speakers at the funeral were tll'
ders G. =. Christensen, August w.
Bohman; Warnock and Bishop Jos. n.
Jensen. The choir rendered most APP
propriate musical numbers
MIR. F. b. Goold, the energetic agent
for SEWER county of the Utah Sugar
company, reports that 1850 acres or
beets have been planted this year. and
they are in splendid condition with the
prospect of its being a banner year
for this crop. IL the company wants
1900 acres planted in the county next
year 1t will certainly have no trouble
in getting that amount.
PIONEER DAY.
The committee on program for Pio-
neer day is busy at work preparing for
the celebration.
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cortege followed the remains to the last
resting pace at the city cemetery.
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cortege followed the remains to the last
resting pace at the city cemetery.
DISTRICT COURT.
Petition for confirmation of sale of
real estate in the estate of Samuel b.
Barrett deceased was granted by Judge
Booth Saturday.
The sum OF $50 a month was granted
to Many Ann Diamond, and an order
for sale of personal property of the es-
tate of James Diamond deceased
Letters of administration were grant
ed TO Sylvia A. Miseuer In the estate
CT Simpson Miseuer; to Ellen H. Love
ridge for the estate of Alexander II
Loveridge deceased: and to l.. w
Nelson for the estate of George w
Gravel deceased.
Letters testamentary We're issued "a
c. #. Westphal in the estate of A. r.
Olson deceased.
In the case OF Shadrach Jones against
Provo City. demurrer to complaint was
argued and taken under advisement.
Lucy NJ. Masters VS. Harry Masters,
continued TO July rs.
WEDDING BELLS.
Marriage licenses were issued to the
following couples:
David II. Cook of Payson and Chris
tina Mace of Santaquin.
c. II. Whittocks and Nellie Puzey
of Salt Lake.
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BRIGHAM CITY.
SCANDINAVIAN REUNION.
Large Gathering of Norsemcn in Box
elders Capital.

Brigham City. July l2-The Peach City
Is today the general rendezvous of the
Scandinavians of northern Utah and
southern Idaho. where between 1900 and
5000 gathered in their annual reunion.
Crowded meetings were held in the tab
ernacle at 1879 and 2 o'clock where
prominent citizens from various sections
of the state. The special from Salt
Lake and Ogden arrived here at about
9:55 a. m, with seven coaches filled
with visitors. Another train was cram
med with Cache valleys Scandinavians.
The train from the Malad valley branch
from Garland Tremonton and Bear
River City, About so buggies were put
depot 10 the Central school and taber
nacle parks.
The sacred concert held I'm the taber-
nacle in the evening was well attended.