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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-11
TAKE IN wYETH CITY.
The Town VIII Consolidate With Gun
ternyrflIe

tersvflle.
Guntersville, Aug. 0.-(Special y
Negotiations have just been complet-
ed which will make Guntersville and
Wyeth City one.
The proposition of combining the
two towns has been before the people
on several occasions, but was never
effective until the meeting of the Gum
tersviIle Realty Company yesterday.
This company, which has been under
process of organization for the LAST
few days, has paid to DR.. John A.
wyeth of New York City, $4,000 for
his interests In Wyeth City. and they
will now proceed to build UP and I'M
prove the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-11
IS OPPOSED TO
AMENDMENT
senator Gamble Makes
Announcement.
in UNNECESSARY EXPENSE
iays It Is Unfortunate That It Was
Put in the Call.
5sys He Trust. HIS Friends VIII Take
HIS Decision rs Final and That
There II No Need of
Lobbying.
in UNNECESSARY EXPENSE

Senator John Gamble, of Pike. who
because he had not announced him
self on the question, was classed as
one OF the "doubtful' senator's, said
last night that he would oppose con-
stitutional prohibition by his vote and
by his Influence when 1t came up
for passage in the Senate. Senator
Gamble was moved to make this an.
nouncement because of his conviction,
that q heated campaign in the harvest
and business season in Alabama,
would not only be depressing on bus
mess but 1t would be an unnecessary
Expense to the State.
In this opinion Senator Gamble says
he has been confirmed by CONVERSE
tons with many farmers and business
men, In whom he has the greatest con-
ffdence. and some of whom he has
known from boyhood. His original
impulse was to oppose the proposed
amendment. but he waited before
making final determination. to confer
with men. who had no interest. one
way or the other in the question, but
who were concerned in the welfare of
Alabama. Senator Gamble said:
i have voted for every prohibition
bin which has been offered. shall
vote for every other statutory prohi-
hilton BILL hoping, however. that one
clause of the Fuller bill be eliminat-
ed by an amendment. But I shall OPP
pose the proposed constitutional
amendment and do not mind saying
10 now.
II regard 1t as unfortunate that the
Governor saw fit to put the proposed
amendment In the constitution. But
since the issue has been made, 1t must
be met squarely and 1 will vote my
convictions upon the question. When
the extra session was first called
was opposed to the proposed amend
ment, but I was willing to wait and
zee IL the cause of prohibition stood
Or fell on the issue of constitutional
prohibition. The friends of the meas
nre have not been able to convince
me that we should take this extreme
step or prohibition would fail. We
have the most far-reaching prohibit
ttrn laws and regulations that human
,enuity can invent. II 1t is argued
t these laws will fail. 1t is argued
prohibition will fail. But l do
believe they will fail.
would Not Strengthen Law.
n prohibition were put in the con-
ution 1t would strengthen in no
the strong prohibition code
CHI we now have. Constitutional
hibition does not mean any new
of enforcing the laws. Putting
the constitution means that the
OF the people on 1t will be chain
for years and years, no matter
t situations might arise in Ala
q.
have been moved to my present
sf64. too, largely by the advice
FX disinteresteJ friends in whose judg-
l8ent I have great confidence. have
talked it over with these men and.
like me. they are fearful of the effects
of a hot and exciting campaign in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-11
THREE-LEGGED CALF.
Freak Animal on Farm of Alex d.

Freak Animal on Farm of Alex Davis.
Tallassee, Aug. 10.--(Special. ALEX
Davis, a prominent farmer, living
few miles from town, is the ewner of
a three-legged heifer calf,
This calf is about three months old,
and is in excellent health. 1t has. like
other animals, two legs behind. but
only one in front, which. is in the usual
place for the left leg, the other side
being completely legless.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-11

'In a pinch use Aliens Foot Ease"
remarked the tramp, as he threw
package of white powder into the
eyes of the policeman who was about
to arrest him.r-Harvard Lampoon.
ADV wed-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-11

ulchre cemetery. She based her belief
on the fact that recently several girls
have been chased by men working In
the burial ground.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-11

We have I'm stock every known stand
Ard brand of whiskey, wine, beer, etc.
Write for prices.
GREIL TRADING CO., Pensacola. Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-11
when Dry Drink pep-To-Lsc.

A delicious refreshing thirst quinch-
ing beverage-contains no dope or
Heart stimulant. 5 cents at all foun-
tains. Wed.-Sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-11
College of Physicians and Surgeons

Offers medical students unsurpassed clinical and other advan
ages Modern equipped building unsurpassed laboretores
ASYLUM Hospitals. 36 Annual Session begins
oct st For catalogue address Chas +. Beyan. N. D.,
Dean, Calvert and Saratoga 6tA.s BALTIMORE Nd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-11

sf6f. too. largely by the advice
81 disinteresteJ friends in whose judg-
nent I have great confidence. I have
talked it over with these men and.
like me. they are fearful of the effects
of a hot and exciting campaign in the
next three months while crops are be-
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-03-19

Ut was a heathenish time Of night
to arouse the girl, thought Burrell
as he left the barracks. but he
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His blade ftckered In the aqht.


straining at the leash and taut I'm every
nerve. Now, however, the traders
fingers frightened on the knife handle,
and his knuckles whitened with the
grip, at which Stark's right hand
swept to his waist, and Simultaneous
" Gale lunged across the table. His
blade flickered in the light, and gun
spoke-once, twice, again and again.
A cry arose outside the cabin; then
some heavy thing crashed in through
the door, bringing light with it, for
with his first leap Gale had carried
the lamp and the table with him, and
the two had clinched In the dark.
Burrell had waited an instant too
long, for the mems voices had held so
steady, their words had been so vital,
that the finish found him unprepared;
but, thrusting the lantern into Poleon's
hand, he had backed of a pace and
hurled himself at the door. He fen to
his knees inside and al instant later
found himself wrestling for his life
between two raging beasts. The lieu
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8 THE !
,yBARRIER'
BY
REX BEACH

and bitter quarrel ensues. Run
MON and Stark conspire to rob Necia
of her claims. Runnion wants the
girl, and Stark finds that Necia has
a strange, unexplainable fascination
for him. His baby daughter had
been stolen years before. BurreD be-
comes the declared enemy of both
Stark and Runnion. A gun held by
Gale is discharged, the bullet acct
dentally, he claims, narrowly missing
Stark. vIII-Gale knows Stark to
be an old enemy of his and father
of Necia, and Alluna, his sQuaw, says
kill Stark Take the knife of my
father. To kill is the law" TX, x,
XII, XII. and XIII.-Nevia, believing
herself a half breed, fears she can
not marry Burrel1. whom she loves,
as she learns that her tainted blood
will bar her from meeting the people
he naturally associates with, and she
overhears Burrell say he may not
marry her after all. Stark persuades
her to leave Flambeau after he his
covers her to be his daughter. XIV.
Gale tells Burrell of Necia's past
and that Stark has bounded him
from one section of the country to
another and that Stark does not now
recognize him as Gale. XIV. and XVI.
Stark sends Necia away in boat
with a man she later discovers to be
the villain Runnion, and Stark, learn
ing Gales identity, wants Burrell to
arrest him. Stark goes to his own
house and there, meeting Gale, en-
gaes In fearful duel in the dark
and is nearly killed by the trader.
Doret rescues Necia
from Runnion and leaves the latter
to die horrible death. xviii
Father Barnum arrives and marries
Necia and Burrell. XIX.-Doret,
'the man with the big heart" sails
away alone to forget his sorrows in
the wilderness.
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CHAPTER John Gale is a trad.
er at Flambeau, a rough outpost OF
civilization in Alaska. His daughter
Necia is beautiful young girl, gen.
orally believed to be half breed
daughter of Gale and the Indian
squaw Alluna, with whom he lives
Some hidden burden weighs continu-
ally on the traders mind, and he
views with apprehension the arrival
of a squad of soldiers at Flambeau.
THAT means the law" he says un-
easily to Necia, who has become &C
quainted with and admired by Lieu
tenant Burrell, commander of the
soldiers. lit becomes known that
Napoleon Doret, an honest. faithful
French Canadian employed by Gale,
is deeply in love with Necia. One
Runnion, dissolute gambler and
dad man." arrives at Flambeau by
steamer and in a fight with Burrell
is worstei and forced to leave the
town. On the departing steamers
deck he menacingly says, II will re-
turn to take a hand in the game. I"
III.-Doret gives Necia a handsome
silk gown brought by him from Daw-
son City for her. Arrayed in this,
she meets Lieutenant Burrell, who
falls madly in love with her, and he
wonders if her blood is really faint
ed. Gale reasserts that she is the
illegitimate daughter of himself and
the squaw. IV.-Runion returns with
Ben Stark, a professional gambler
and man killer with plenty of money.
Stark builds a saloon and dance hall
at Flambeau. "No Creek" Lee dis
covers gold in a valley some miles
distant, and Necia persuades Burrell
to take her there and locate a claim
for her, their trip requiring a day
and a night in the forest. w., vi.
and VII.-Gale, Lee, Runnion and
Stark have gone together to the site
of Lees discovery to locate claims.
They are met by Necia and Burrell
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vas he u0Ws WneFe was MECH!
What part did she play in this? He
gave up trying to think and fled for
Stark's saloon, reasoning that where
one was the other must be near, and
| there would surely be some word OF
Necia. He burst through the door. \
quick glance over the place showed it
empty of those ne sought; but, spying
Poleon Doret, he dragged him outside,
inquiring breathlessly:
Have you seen Gale?
mo"
Have you seen Stark? Has lie bee.
aboutY'
Yes; wan hour, mebbe two, hour
ago. Wy? Wat for you ask?''
"There's the devil to pay. Those
two have come together, and Necia is
gone"
"Necia gone!" the Canadian jerked
out. WAT you mean by dat? Were
she's gone to?''
81 don't know. Nobody knows
Heaven! I'm shaking like leaf"
"Bah! She's feel purity bad She's
go out by herself OATS all right"
Il tell you something has happened
to her. There's hi to pay! ] found
her clothes at the house torn to rib
bons and all muddy and wet"
Poleon cried out at this.
We've got to find her and Gale, and
we haven't minute to lose"
Were have you look?"
1.-TWO hoa., fn tho hpf1ca hr1t A1lr,,ia
is crazy and says Gale has gone to
kill Stark, as near as l can make out
Both of them were at my quarters
tonight, and I'm afraid the squaw is
right
'But were is Necia p
1--WE don't. know Maybe Stark has
got her."
The Frenchman cursed horribly
Have you try hees cabane?"
mo"
Without answer the Frenchman
darted away, and the lieutenant sped
after him through the deserted rows
of log houses.
Burrell gripped his companions arm
with fingers of steel, and together
they crept up to the door. But even
before they had gained it they heard
a voice within. 1t was Starks. The
walls Of the house were of moss
chinked- logs that deadened every
sound, but the door itself was of thin
whipsawed pine boards with ample
cracks at top and bottom, and they
heard plainly The lieutenant leaned
/ forward, then with difficulty smoth-
cred an exclamation, for he heard an
other voice now-the voice of John
Gale. The words came to him muf
fed, but distinct, ard he raised his
hand to knock when Suddenly he seized
Poleon. kissing into his ear:
Listen. For Gods sake, listenr
For the first time in his tempestuous
life Ben Stark lost the iron composure
that had made his name a byword in
the west, and at sight of his bitterest
enemy seated in the dark of his own
house waiting for him he became an
ordinary. nervous. frightened man. 1t
was the utter unexpectedness Of the
thing that shook him, and before he
could regain his balance Gale spoke:
1--we come to settle, Bennett"
"What are you doing herer the
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CHAPTER XVI.
JOHN CALLS HOUR.

UT was a heathenish time OF night
to arouse the girl, thought Burrell
as he left the barracks. but he
must allay these fears that were
besetting him; he must see Necia at
once. The low, drifting clouds OBJ
scured what star glow there was in
the heavens, and he stepped back to
light lantern.
A few moments later he stood above
the squaw, who crouched on the trad
er's doorstep. wailing her death song
into the night.
whats wrong? Where is Necia?
Where is she?" he demanded and at
last seized her roughly, facing her to
the light, but Alluna only blinked owl
ishly at his lantern and shook her
head.
"Gone away" she finally informed
him and began to weave again in her
despair, but he held her fiercely.
where has she gone? When did she
go?" He shook her to quicken her re-
ply.
81 don't know; / don't know. Long
time she's gone now" She trailed off
into Indian words he could not COM
prehend, so he pushed past her into
the house to see for himself and with
out knocking flung Necia's door open
and stepped into her chamber Before
he had swept the unfamiliar room with
his eyes he knew that she had indeed
gone, and gone hurriedly, for the signs
Of disorder betrayed reckless haste.
when did she go, Alluna? For
Gods sake, what does this mean?" he
cried.
81 don't know. She come and she GO
and dom see her; mebbe 2three, four
hour ago"
where's Gale? He'll know. He's
gone after her, ehT
The upward glow of the lantern
heightened the young mans pallor. and
again the squaw broke into her sad
lament.
John Gale-he's gone away with the
knife of my father l am afraid; am
afraid
Ibid he come back here just now?'
mo. He went to the jail house, and
he would not let me follow. He DON
come back no more"
This was confusing and Meade
cried angrily:
"Why didn't you give the alarm
Why didn't you come to me instead OF
yelling your lungs out around the
house?"
"He told me to wait" she said sim
ply.
Go find Poleon. quickr
HE told me to watt" she repeated
stoicaIy. and Burrell knew he was
powerless to move her. He saw the
image of a great terror In the woman's
face. The night suddenly became
heavy with the hint of unspeakable
things, and he grew fearful, suspect
ing now that Gale had told him but a
part Of his story, that all the time he
knew Stark's identity and that his
quarry was at hand, ready for the KILL
or, II not, he had learned enough while
standing behind that partition. Where
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you die. FOR Coos sake, man, speak

you die. For Gods sake, man. speak
upF
The wounded man strove to rise, but
could not, then considered for q mo-
ment before he said:
II sent her away"
"Where?'
up river on that freighter that left
last night. She'll go out by Skagway.
and I'll join her later. where I can
have her to myself. She's forty miles
up river now and getting farther every
minute. Oh, you can't catch herr
The three men stared at one another
blankly.
"Why did she go?" said Gale duly.
Because I told her who she was
and who you are; because she thinks
you killed her mother; because she
was glad to get away" Now that he
was grown too weak to infiict violent
pain the man lied malevolently, gloat-
ing over what he saw In the traders
face.
Never mind, old man; I'll bring her
back" said Burrell and laid comfort
ing hand on Gales shoulder. for the
fContinued on Page Seven.)
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gambler stammered.
II was up at the soldiers place 1ust
now and heard you. I didn't want
any Interruptions, 50 came here,
where we can be alone" He paused
and when Stark made no answer con-
tinued, well, let's get at It's But
still the other made no move. you've
had all the best Of it for twenty
years." Gale went on In his level
voice, "but tonight get even. I've
lived for thisv'
''That shot In Lees cabin?' recalled
Stark. with the light of new under
standing. You knew me then?''
EYES,"
Stark took deep breath. what a
id fool I've beenr'
"Your devils magic saved you that
time, but 1t won't stop this The
| trader rose slowly, with the knife In
| his hand.
you'll hang for thisr' said the gam
bier unsteadily, at which Gales face
blazed.
"Ha!" exclaimed the trader exulting-
ly. "You can feel it in you already,
eh?"
/ With an effort Stark began to assem-
BILE his wits as the trader continued:
you saddled your dirty work on me,
Ben Stark, and I've carried 1t for fif-
teen years, but tonight 1 put you out
the way you put her out. An eye for
an eyer
II didn't kill her." said the man.
/ $50? The yellow Is showing up at
last. knew you were coward, but l
didn't think you'd be afraid to own it
to yourself"
"Look here" said Stark curiOusly,
do you really think killed Merridy p
II know it. A man who would strike
woman would kill her-if he had the
nerve"
Stark had now mastered himself and
smiled
"My hate worked better than
thought. Well. well, that made it hard
for you, didn't it?'' he chuckled 81
supposed, of course, you knew
Knew Gales face showed emo
ton for the first time. 'Knew what?'
His hands were quivering slightly.
"She killed herself"
$50 help you God?'
$50 help me God!"
There was a long pause.
''Why?"
"Say, it's kind Of funny our stand
ing here talking about that thing isn't
1t? Well, if you want to know, came
home early that night. l guess you
hadn't been gone two hours And the
surprise did it more than anything
else, 1 suppose. She hadn't prepared
story. l got suspicious. named you
at random and hit the nail on the
head
Gales face was like chalk, and his
voice sounded thin and dry as he said:
"You beat her; that's why she did
It."
Stark made no answer
"The papers said the room showed
q struggle"
When the other still kept quiet Gale
insisted:
Didn't your
At this Stark famed up definantly.
"Well, guess I had cause enough.
No woman except her was ever untrue
to me-wife or sweetheart"
"You didn't really think
think hi! l thought so then, and
think so now. She denied it, but
"And you knew her so well too. 1
guess you've had some bad nights
yourself, Bennett, with that always on
your mind
II swOre I'd have
-'and so you put her blood on my
head and made me an outlaw" After
an instant, "Why did you tell me this.
anyhow"
Its our last talk, and / wanted you
to know how well my hate worked"
"Well, guess that's ALL" said Gale.
So far they had watched each other
with unwavering. unblinking eyes,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-29

Miss Emily Irvine has returned from
: most enjoyable summers outing 1t
Montreal and other points.
Messss. ". s. Marye aud +. H. Dem
mis-, Of Greenwood, are visitors in the
city.-Jackson News. z4rh.
Hon. ]. II. Kimmons, . prominent at
torney OF Oxford, passed through u
city Wednesday en- route to 6~reenvilIe.
Don't fail to visit the Gem tonight.
Several Of our dancing young gentle
men attended the Grenada Annual Fair
Ball Wednesday night.
Mr.. e. T. Avent, OF Minter City, had
business in jackson the latter part Of
last week.
Ring the Valley Transfer for your
hauling.
Messrs. Ed Jones apd Means Johr=
ston were down from schlater in their
auto Monday.
Mr.. Giles Avent was down from Min,
ter City Wednesday.
Mrs. R. W. Baird was over from Fort
Loring shopping Wednesday.
E1cellent pictures ct the Gem.
Garrard Herbert was among his
Greenwood friends a day this week.
The MethoRist ladies gave q social
tea at their parsonage yesterday after
noon.
ff+
Il yoY are in troHole about fresh
meats phone 3ss and you will get the
beat. PETE ARTRRBTRY.
Mrs. Ike Stein entertained Tuesday
afternoon with cards from three to six
o'clock.
Or. and Mrs. Sanders, of Sidon, were
city visitors this week, the guests OF
Nh. and Mrs. W. s. Mayre.
-. +
,Chamberlains Cough Remedy has be-
come famous for it's cures Of coughs,
colds, Group and influenza. Tryit when
in need. It contains no harmful sub
stance and always gives prompt re-
lief. Sold BY 81 druggists:
Mesdames Alexander and Faison, Of
1~ndianola, were the guests of Mrs. Ed
Stone Wednesday.
Gem Theatre now open.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-29

Mr.. and MrA EM. PnrceN and %.
karnest, Of Greenwood. wero the cher
ished guests Of P. A Lindholm and fam
lily. They came over ON their elegant
automobile. -Lexington Advertiser.
Yours for the best md quick service,
Phone 365. PETE ARTERBURY.
Mrs. Frank McGeoy and little boys
have been absent = week in Greenwood
where Nj. McGeoy is keeping step
with the busy circles Of this growing
delta city.-Lexiugton Advertiser.
Hon. John A. Tyson. Of Greenwood,
member Of the lower house Of the leg.
islature from Lefore county, and one
of the most influential members Of that
body. is in the city for the day.-Jack-
son News
Roman Hyacinths 80 cents dozen.
Narcissus, Granditora "a cents dozen.
Now in stock at G. T. Gillespie & ca
Mrs. W. NJ. Carter, formerly Of Jack
sen, has joined DIR. Carter here, and
they have rented the Stein home ON
Washington avenue We are indeed
glad to have Mrs. Carter make Green
wood her home:
The pleasant purgative effect ex-
perienced by all who use Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets, and the
healthy condition OF the body and mind
which they create, makes one feel joy
ful. Sold by all druggists.
$50
CpmpiiMentips Miss Cecil Hender.
son, of RunRemede, Miss Wheat Burk-
halter gave . formal euchre party Mon.
day evening to eight invited guests
Dainty ices were served during the eve.
Ming.
We make old furniture a. good a
new.
O1tHGV JUL OTGN1 U1tH w.
+ + +
Mrs. E. M. Aldridge delightfully."- en-
tertained the Baptist l!adiea Monday
afternoon in her beautiful home In
North Greenwood. They will meet with
Mrs. J. T. Flanagan, of near Greenwood
next Monday afternoon.
Cafe now open. Try our choice
dishes,
! SCATES BROS.
X X X
| The sewer system Of our city is be
ing extended from Cotton street to t hl
old Cemetery. The progress on thu
concrete walks is wonderful and it viii
be only a short while before we cal
boast of the finest walks of any city il
the state.
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Mr., A. Raj, Of schlater, had business
in the city Monday.
Mr.. W. 4. Swift vas up from Swift
Sunday and Monday.
Our market is open for inspection ev-
cry day. Phone 365.
PETE ARTERBURY.
Miss Alice Harlow has returned from
her enjoyable visit to the Yszoo Fair.
Mr.. !. r. Reed, r., attended the Rob-
srts 2o HruPPtiiaalls At Vain .o1 last
Many of our citizens are making
preparations to visit Jackson on Taft
Day.
Mr.. Eli Abbott attended the AL
ALBANIAN Mississippi game at Jackson
last Saturday. =
Let the Valley transfer DO your haul
ing.
Mr.. Frank CalleJa, representing E. c..
Palmer & Co., of New Orleans, spent
Sunday in the city.
-
Mrs. ". r. Humphrey has retprpra
from n, her delightful summers . outing at t
Eastern points.
Try scates new candies just received.
sCATES BROS.