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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-31

The sponsors for tonight at the has. ketball game with Notre Dame will be. for Montgomery Miss Olivia Bogacki and Miss Eleanor crum: for Notre Dame Miss Mary Meyer and Miss Katie Halls.
 The game will be called promptly at s:l5 o'clock as many will go to the dance afterward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-31

Miss Beanie Pitts of Columbia. Tenn, is the guest of Miss Emily Matthews on Madison Avenue
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-31

Mrs. Virgil Griffin has gone to An- napolis to visit her son. young Virgil. a student at Americas naval training school. Upon her return hon1eward. Mrs. Griffin will stop In Washington to be the guest of Mrs. J. F.. Rankin
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
Gigantic Potatoes.

Big potatoes which weigh as much
as a man are not often seen. A small
consignment of them. however, has
just been sent off from the West In
dies. There were just six potatoes,
and each was large enough to feed a
big family, Yam is the popular name
applied to this variety of giant sweet
potato The tubers usually attain a
length Of three feet and an average
weight of so pounds. Vans weighing
from 100 to $50 pounds, however, are
by no means uncommon In the West
Indies and other parts of the tropics
where they thrive. In appearance the
vans look much like the ordinary 20
tatoes on greatly enlarged scale.
They are black or brown externally
and pale within, and are rich in starch.
When boi ed they have very pleas.
ant favor
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
FIGHT WITH SAVAGE LION.
Adventurous Hunter Paid for Sport
With His Life.

From the Sudan comes the report OF
a fierce fight between wounded lion
and a government engineer, which
ended in the death of the latter, an
Englishman named c. II. Salmon.
Salmon, while on board the steamer
Nehemiah, between Fashoda and
Melut on the White Nile, discovered
lion among the bushes on the shore.
Taking gun, he went ashore asking
those on board not to follow him. He
shot twice at the lion, one bullet TAX
ing eject in the lions shoulder and
the other in the abdomen. After
struggle of few minutes, which
seemed to be his death agony, the lion
Law motiOnless. Salmon approached
and the lion pounced upon him, and
threw him TO the ground and began
to maui him. The engineer held the
hons neck and endeavored TO draw
his knife, but before he succeeded the
lion had bitten his thigh and crushed
his toes. He gave the beast a stab in
the eyes. This Infatuated the animal,
which snapped at the mans hand, bad
ly decorating and smashing 1t. The
pain of the knife thrust, however. was
too much for the animal and he start
ed to retreat. The crew of the steamer
now arrived upon the scene They
killed the exhausted lion with
out much difficulty and carried
the unfortunate hunter to the boat,
which then sailed with all possible
spc TO Fashoda, where he was taken
to the hospital and received medical
attention only to expire of his injuries
when removed to Khartum.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
MUSIC STUDENTS
Should Have Steady Nerves.

The nervous system of the musician
like coffee drinking may so upset the
nerves as to make regular and neces-
sary daily practise next to impossible.
Il practise from seven to eight hours
day and study Harmony two hours"
writes Mich. music student. Last
September | was so nervous l could
only practise a few minutes at a time,
and mother said would have to drop
my music for a year.
This was terribly discouragng as
/ couldn't bear the thought Of losing
a whole year Of study. Becoming con
WINGED that my nervousness was
caused largely by coffee, and seeing
Postum so highly spoken of, | de.
cided | would test it for a while.
Mother followed the directions
carefully and | thought | had never
tasted such a delicious drink. We
drank Postum every morning instead
Of coffee, and by November | felt more
like myself than for years, and was
ready to resume my music.
Il now practise as usual, do my
studying and when my days work is
finished l am not any more nervous
than when began.
Il cannot too highly recommend
Postum to musicians who practise half
a day. My father is a physician ard
recommends Postum to his patients.
Words cannot express my appreciation
for this most valuable health bever-
age, and experience has proven its
superiority over all Others" There's
ia Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich. Read THE Road to
(Wellville." in pkgs.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19

forward ana taxes q look into the
cooks galley. The fires are out and
the regular snoring that issues from 1t
shows the Frenchman is asleep upon
his cook chest. Il don't think III trou-
BILE him tonight" sleepily thinks the
American, hesitating to disturb the
rest of an artist who had given him
such a dinner, but tomorrow morn
ing III have a chat with Monsieur of
the dishpans."
The next morning the sun rises
brightly on the Mediterranean; its
waves are silver. The yachts course
during the night has placed the little
pleasure craft well out upon the open
sea, Corsica to the southeast Of her.
Apparently, the nights rest has in
creased the ladies' vivacity and the
certainty of no danger being near them
has improved their spirits.
Everybody hungry, | hope,' cries
Barnes cheerfully, Notwithstanding his
greeting from his fianeee has been
rather formal as they sit down to a
delightful breakfast sent in by the
artist of the galley and served by the
Scotch steward.
Apparently the pleasant meal pro
duces almost frivolity in Miss An
struther, she cries enthusiastically
And coffee with the aroma of Mocha,
and this omelette worthy of the Maison
Dore, | feel as if | were in Paris. We
have a great man in the galley, my
brother"
Yes, the fellow forward could put
appetite into anyone" assents Barnes,
assisting Edwin to do duty on the
beefsteak.
IF we could arrange that we run
about from one little harbor to an
other. l think the cruise could be made
quite enjoyable" remarks Enid, strug-
Cling to be vivacioIs, but, catching an
abrupt CLEAN of passion in her be-
trothed's face, her eyes that might
even now have been his brides eyes,
grow suddenly naughty, though the
young lady,s fair lips emit some hid
den signs as she attempts the re-
mainder of her breakfast.
Some little time after, CHANGING to
glance up from his work with his
knife, the sailor husband stays his eat
ing as he places honeymoon eyes upon
his bride. For Marina is asking ner-
vously: Any signs of pursuit during
the night?'
Pursuit." sneers the tar. do you
think our friend Cipriano Danella has
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
HOW TO KNOW PURE PAINT.
A Way in Which 1t May Be Identified
Before Using.

After q building has been painted
easy to tell If the paint used was made
of pure White Lead or not. But such
telated knowledge comes like locking
the barn after the colt is stolen.
What one wants is test that will
tell the quality of the paint before it
and the labor of putting it on are
paid for.
Nature has provided a way in which
genuine White Lead may be positive
ly distinguished from adulterated or
fake White Lead before you spend a
cent on your painting.
Pure White Lead is made from me.
tallic lead and, under intense heat,
such as is produced by a blow-pipe,
pure White Lead will resolve itself back
into metallic lead. If, however, it Is
not genuine White Lead, or if it con-
tains the slightest trace of adultera-
ton, the change will not take place.
Therefore the "blow-pipe" test is an
absolute and final one.
The National Lead Company are
urging everyone interested in painting
to make this test of paint before using
it, and they guarantee that the pure
White Lead sold under their Dutch
Boy Painter" trademark will always
prove absolutely pure under the blow
pipe" or any other test. To make it
easy for you to perform the expert
ment they will send you free upon re-
quest a blowpipe and everything nee
essary for you to make the test, to-
gether with valuable booklet on
paint. Address, National Lead Com
pany, Woodbridge Building, New York
City.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
IN MANY LINES OF BUSINESS,
Witness Evidently Was Man of Tn.
usual Qualifications.

S. T. Jocelyn of Wichita was court
stenographer for Judge Pancoast Of
Oklahoma for several years. One time
a case was being tried before Judge
Pancoast and they were endeavoring
to find out through a witness whether
there had been any liquor sold.
What is your business" asked the
lawyer MY business?" repeated the
witness laconically. "Oh, have lots
of business" Answer the question"
said the lawyer What is your bust.
ness?" Must l tell all my business?"
insisted the witness again. Answer
the question:" interposed the judge
severely
Well" responded he cheerfully,
I'm deputy sheriff and city marshal
for Gunner, janitor of the church and
bartender of the FL Paso saloon. -
Kansas City Times.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
"There's One Man on This Boat I
Must Keep My Eye Upon"

couple of revenue cutters in commits
sion to run US down? The Seagull is
quick enough to show her heels TO
most sailing craft. Besides. how can
he tell what course we've taken? On
the water we are safe. When we land
the climax of this affair begins Then
the sailor suddenly eXclaims; My
heavens, what's the matter dear
one?" for at her husbands last sugges-
ton, Marina. though she utters no
word, has grown of sickly pallor.
Nothing stammers the bride, hid
ing her face from his glance by pick
ing up her table implements. only |
am not very good sailor, therefore
this delightful cuisine has no charm
for me-"
As the young Corsican lady rises
from the table the English girl gets up
also; she seems TO be anxious TO end
her contiguity to a betrothed whose
reproachful glances at her cold and
rather naughty face have grown em-
barrassing.
Would that l dared To take Marina
over the surges of the Atlantic to Eng
moodily. as Enid and his spouse disap-
pear into their staterooms.
About this time the mate, Mr. Ora
ham, puts his head down the compan-
ionway and announces that Frenchy,
the cook, is jabbering fer something
that none of them can make out
some fo.derol or other for his work.
This gives Barnes the opportunity
that he wishes Of examining the only
foreigner on board He steps up the
companion ladder and strolls forward
Monsieur Leboeuf, a dapper little
Freachman in immaculate white apron
and cooks cap his moustache bris-
Ting ferociously and his black eyes
blazing, is savagcly smoking a cigar
outside his galley Barnes offers him
cigarette and thanks him for the two
delightful meals he has furnished
them.
All, you speak little French"
cries the little Gaul "C'est mag
nifque, Nee a man understands ven |
demand re implements OF my art"
But you have been on English
Yachts before?' remarks the Ameri-
can, automatically.
Mails, oui, With my Lord Edgarton
and With Monsieur Ogilyie re Scotch.
They had re big steamboats,. Their
stewards spoke re language Of la belle
France. But on zis leetle vessel no
enc understands ven from zem | de-
mand re proper implements OF my pro.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
Copyright, 1907. Dodd Mead & Co.. N. Y.
SYNOPSIS.

Burton II. Barnes a wealthy American
veouring Corsica, rescues the young Eng
a.sh lieutenant Edward Gerard Anstruth-
ser. and his Corsiean bride, Marina,
daughter of the Paolis, from the muir
derous vendetta. understanding. that ms
reward is to he the hand of the girl he
soves, Enid Anstruther sister of the Eng
iish lieutenant. The four fly from AJaC-
ecio 10 Marseilles on board the French
steamer Constantine. The vendetta pur-
sues and as the quartet are about 10
board the train for London at Marsellies,
Marina is handed mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and necessl-
tates postponement of the journey.
Barnes gets part OF the mysterious note
and receives letters which inform nm
that he is marked by the vendetta. lie
employs an American detective and plans
10 beat the vendetta at their own game
For the purpose of securing the SAFETY
OF the women Barnes arranges to nave
Lady Chartris lease a secluded villa at
Nice to which the party is TO be taken
in yacht Suspicion is created thdt
Marina is in league with the Corsicans.
A man, believed to be Corregio Danella,
IS seen passing the house and Marina Is
,shought to have given him a sign. Ma
rina refuses to explain to Barnes whlch
fact adds to his latent suspicious Barnes
,Solans for the safety of the party are
8earned by the Corsieans. The carriage
carrying their party To the local LANDING
is followed by two men. one or the
horseman is supposed TO be Corregio'
They try to murder the American. Ihe
cook on the yacht-a Frenchman-ls sus-
.pected of completely in the plot
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
CHAPTER IV.-Continued.

s'You can wager your grog money,
Barnes, you'd be happier If you d
lspliced before taking this cruise, OBJ
serves Anstruther. soto voce to his
friend. You'd have a bride with you,
like me. Now. no danger of pirates
Boarding us, Marina and | can forget
care for a few days in-in love-
you may, cannot" remarks Bur
son, grimly.
"Ah, Ends a little offish, is she?
Wont come up even and say good
night" grins the sailor. Didn't like
your not accepting what was offered
you, Ell? When you get chance take
II, my hearty, especially with girls.
Now If you'd hunted up the minister,
hs recommended to-day. you wouldn't
have to stow yourself away on the
cabin settee tonight"
This sea-dog suggestion is so dis
quieting that poor Burton PAGES the
deck and signs.
The boat has now returned, and as
rthe men scramble on deck. Edwin de-
mands: Did you put your passenger
on shore at Bandol?"
Aye, aye, sir, but the loon went up
the dock as cautious as if he feared
land sharks"
This revives in Barnes mind En-
ory's warning, Suspect everybody
The vessel is soon under way again.
He PAGES the deck smoking his cigar
and thinking: No one can board us
in all probability unobserved. We are
safe here with the Scotch crew and
the Scotch mate" Suddenly the cigar
drops from Barnes fingers; with a
start he mutters to himself by
heaven, no Scotehman ever concocted
that filet mignon and that creme das
perge. There's one man on this boat
y must keep my eye upon"
Thinking of land sharks laughs
Anstruther. slapping him on the back.
No" answers Barnes, shortly. 81
was meditating on our French cook"
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
EYESlGHT WAS IN DANGER
From Terrible Eczema-Baby's Head
Mass Of Itching Rash and Sores
Disease Cured by Cuticura.

Our little girl was two months old
when she got a rash on her face and
within five days her face and heal
were all one sore. We used different
remedies but 1t got worse instead OF
better and we thought she would turn
blind and that her ears would fall OFF.
She suffered terribly, and would
scratch until the blood came. This
went on until she was five months old
then l had her under our family doc
tors care, but she continued TO grow
worse He said it was eczema. When
she was seven months old l started
10 use the Cuticura Remedies and in
two months our baby was a different
girl. You could not see sign OF
sore and she was as fair as a new
born baby. She has not had sign Of
the eczema since. Mrs. H. F. Budke.
LeSueur. MINI, Apr. Is and May :. OF"
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
CHAPTER v.
@"For the Love of Heaven Don't Xiii
the Cook"

To this rather astonishing announce
.nenI the young English naval officer
says: by Jove. the beggar did give
US a good dinner"
TOO good" remarks Barnes, gloom
lily.
You wouldn't say that, replies Ed
win, IF YOU had been knocking round
1he orient on wardroom commons for
she last year. What do you mean by
too good?' No cook is too good
And yet I'd feel easier is Burton's
comment, IF the fellow had given us
lob-scouse, plumduff, roast beef and
dishes a plain Johnny Bull cook would
have been apt to concoct. don't pro
pose to blindly trust anyone with for
..eign associations. They may be all
right. and they may not. SO I'm going
ITO investigate this fellow"
If you find anything suspicious
about him." replies Anstruther grimly.
I'm put him ashore if he can make
salt horse taste like broiled chicken
Acting on this by few deft ques-
tions to the members of the watch on
NISNh' i'Rl HNo NioNSNNA0 NlIot AiIC tdutI-
scal chefs name is Felix Leboeuf
That's as twang ii, remarks Gilie
who is standing at the wheel giving
him the information. "Coswhite Mr.
Jamiesons regular cook, went along
with him to the auld country, and this
chiel onl. come aboard to-day to take
his place l. the galley"
Hum, a new arrival?"
AYE. sir, and the men dtnna like
him Ger muckle Thae loon puts gar
tic i III lob-seouse"
At this Barnes laughs slightly, strolls
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
"SlNNER" CAN COME AGAIN.
Thiefs Visit Resulted in Nice Margin
of Profit to Farmer.

If there are any more chicken
thieves like the one who entered his
hennery three weeks ago, Thomas In
graham of Park Mills, n. Y, will glad
" furnish a chart of the grounds and
guarantee to tie up the dog. A few
mornings ago Mr.. Ingraham entered
the hennery, and to his amazement
found a dozen fowls in place of the
ones that he had missed after the
visit of the thief. He also found hang
ing to a nail in the building scrawl
which said: Mister Farmer, | was
wicked when | stole them chicks Of
you, but wringed their necks when |
hooked 'em from the roost, so could
not put 'em back Am awful sorry
done 1t, and will prove what l say by
bringing you other chickens which |
never stole. Them l took were COM
mon chicks, these are blooded. Never
will steal any more. Sinner With
such a conscience, the sinners resolu-
ton is evidence of good business judg-
ment, for Mr.. Ingraham says the
fowls he received are worth at least
twice as much as the ones whose
necks were "wringed" when they
were hooked"
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19

Tession. so at once must be put on
shore to buy une couloire. If it is not
to me, / cannot steam the pouding
rAngais, my masterpiece"
Mr.. Barnes discovers that Leboeuf
wishes a colander.
All right, you want some holes In
tin pan" The pistol shot steps into
the galley. will this one dor
A moment after he has CLIMBED out
and hung it on the end of the main
boom which runs well out over the
stern of the schooner Producing his
revolver and standing amidship, the
American calls out to the ladies below
not to be frightened at the reports as
he is going in for pistol practice. Then
he makes the tin pan his target and
very shortly the Frenchman is scream
ing in establishment: "Didble, an artist
With re shoot, Sacre bleu, my initials
F. h., in round holes all in re bottom"
Might as well keep my hand in,"
thinks Mr.. Barnes, and forthwith gives
an exhibition of craftsmanship that
causes the crew to cheer. He smashes
bottles flung heller SHELTER in the air
by the Jack-tars and puts bullets
through potatoes tossed on high.
Finally he lacks a playing card on the
tip of the bowsprit and shoots the
spots out of it.
This will be warning to this dish
pan artist, who is the only man of the
crew of whom | feel doubt, not to
make me shoot at him." cogitates the
marksman, grimly.
But his exploits with the pistol seem
to enthuse the Frenchman, rather than
dismay him. In his excited Latin way,
Leboeuf shouts louder than anyone on
enthusiasm as Barnes winds up by
placing a card on edge and splitting it
with his unerring bullet.
Later on Monsieur Leboeuf sets Mr..
Barnes to thinking again. He makes
his appearance and demands deter
minedly that the yacht anchor off
some landing where they can obtain
fresh ice.
NONSENSE" dissents the American
Emory told me enough was put on
board yesterday to last for several
days"
Then Monsieur has been robbed by
re ice-man," answers the Frenchman.
If Monsieur vii observe" he leads the
way to his galley, which connects with
the vessels ice-ehest. Opening this.
he remarks: re cold storage, it has
all run out. Yer is it? Gone. VOLTA,
not enough for ices ce soir; not
enough to frappe re champagne; not
enough to preserve re legumes and zs
beurre'
Barnes discovers that what Leboeut
tells him is correct. During this hot
weather ice is absolutely an essential.
Anstruther grumblingly sets the Sea-
gulls course for the French coast.
Three hours before sunset they an
Choir in the little harbor of st. Tropez.
Looking at the retired old French sea.
port, Edwin remarks: II don't think
there's much danger of these Corsican
assassins discovering us in this out-of.
the-way place for few hours" and
sends the dingy on shore carrying
Monsieur Leboeuf and directing him
to make the necessary purchases and
bring them off at once.
We'll keep the ladies safe on board,
and no shore boats shall come along.
side" says the skipper.
CTO BE CONTINUED0
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
Surely a No.Account pou.

A man in Missouri recently sued a
railway company for damages for
the death of hound killed on the
track, says the Youths Companion.
The company defended itself upon
the following points:
Said dog was chasing rabbit up
defendants tracks in violation of the
game laws.
Said rabbit lived on defendants
right of way, and was therefore the
property Of the defendant.
Plaintiffs dog was trespasser,
and was hunting defendants property
without permission.
Said deceased was not much OF a
dog, anyhow, or it could easily have
kept out of the way of defendants
trains.
And having fully answered, defend
ant prays to be discharged.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
What's a WidoMer2

Is a widower a married or single
man?
This question continually crops up
and it is continually being answered
both ways. Certainly a widower is
married-he is not bachelor. That
is one answer. Certainly, on the other
hand no matter what the man once
was, he is single now. That is the
other answer. Thus in all match
games of single against married men
games of hockey, football, baseball.
cricket-the poor widower is tossed
from one side to the other like shut.
tleclock. The solution depends solely
upon his skill.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
Result Of Business Growth.

Recently livery firm in southern
town built a one-story frame addition
to its stable for the accommodates OF
wagons, etc. Jerry. the night watch
man, whose long service has CON
WINGED him that he is part proprietor
of the concern was overheard explain
ing the matter to a couple of inmates
in this wise:
Yes, our business done concreased
so dat ives been obliged to build dis
hyar substantial in de reah!"
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
Where They Would Meet.

A news item published in the paint
ers' column of the Cleveland Citizen
recently has called forth widespread
comment The statement read:
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19

There is nothing to be gained by
being a knocker.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19

Grapes are squeezed six times In
making champagne. yielding wine OF
different qualities.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
TAKE NOTICE.

We will meet in the big
hell, usually occupied by
the plumbers.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19

Men make houses, but women make
homes.-Danish.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19

The Parson during a lecture to
Tommy on the evils of smoking)-
How do you spell injurious -
Tommy don't spell it at all.
The Parson-What did you go to
school for?
Tommy-Because l had to-
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19

PILES CURED IN 6 TO II DAYS.
pAZO OINTMENT s guaranteed to cure any case
Of Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles ID
ITO IL days or money refunded. SOC.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-03-19
ONLY ONE "RROMO OUI

That IS LAXATIVE BRoMo QUlNINE. Look foi
the signature of E. W GROVE. Used the World
over 10 Cure "a Cold in one Day. 2c.