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Iron County register., 1911-02-09

were already gone when they went to
look for them Poritol is really vsFy
anxious"
Doubtless" added Orme.
Perhaps" added Alcatrante, after q
short wait, he might even go as high
as two thousand"
Indeed? Then there will surely be
many answers to his advertisement"
"oh, he will not advertise" Alca-
trante laughed. Already ne knows
where the papers are. While waiting
for the clue of the bill, he discovered
what others had already availed them
selves of It,"
THAT is curious" Orme smiled.
How did he discover that?"
I'm roundabout way. / won't take
time for the story."
They walked along In silence for a
little distance. Orme was figuring on
an escape, for the minister's clutch on
his arm was like that of a drowning
mans. Finally he sought the simplest
means of getting away. 81 have an en-
gagement," he said Il shall have to
leave you, here. Thank you for walk
ing with me thus far" He disengaged
his arm.
my dear Mr.. Orme," said Alca-
trante, why should we beat around
the bush?"
why, indeed?" said Orme.
"Poritol knows that his papers are
in your possession. Speaking for him,
| offer you five thousand"
"Why do you drag Poritol into thisf'
said Orme. 'You know that he has
merely been your agent from the start.
You think he has bungled, but I tell
you, you are the one who bungled, for
you picked him to do the work. He
had bad luck hiring burglar for you.
He lost his head when he ran away
with another persons motor car and
had to hand the marked bill to a coun.
try justice. He showed bad Judgment
when he tried to fool me with fancy
lie. But you are the real bungler
Senior Alcatrante. Any capable dip
lomat could tell you that"
Alcatrante's yellow face grew white
about the lips. His eyes flashed bale
fully.
Curse you'll" he exclaimed. "You
know more than is good for you. Take
care!"
Orme laughed in disgust. "Oh, droI
this melodrama. I am not afraid Of
cheap Machiaevallis. In this country
there are some crimes that are moi
excused by high office"
The minister's teeth showed. "Yor
shall see, my young friend"
Doubtless. But let me tell you one
Iron County register., 1911-02-09
sYNoPsIs.

At the expense of soiled hat Robert
Ornfe saves from arrest a girl in black
touring car who has caused traffic jam
q given in change a 1--WE dollar bill With:
rHemember the person YOU pay this 70,
written on it. A second time he helps the
ledy In the black car. and learns that IN
3om and Bessie Wallingham they have
mutual friends. but gains no further hint
Of her identity. He discovers ANOTHER in
9oription on the marked bfll, which. IN
Futile attempt to decipher 1t. he copies
apartment. senor Poritol, South Amsri-
can, calls, and claims the marked bill.
Qrme refuses, and fight ensueS IN
Which Poritol is overcome; He g, calls ns,,n IN
kry, to vouch for him. Orme still refuses
ko give up the BILL Orme goes for walk
end sees two Japs attack Alcatrante, I,,e ne
Esseues him. Returning n to- to his vbo rooms efs
feet q forcible exchange of the marked
bill for another. Orme finds the girl OF
she black car waiting for him. She also sis
recognizes one Of the Japs as her fathers
butler Maku The second inscription on
khe bill is the key to the hiding place OF
Important papers stolen from her father.
Both Japs and South Americans want the
papers. Orrne and the "Girl' start out IN
the black car in quest Of the papers. IN
khs university grounds in Evanston the
Sng place is located rs Makn f.a ana Mau
and the other Jap escapes. Orne finds In
Maku's pocket folded slip Of paper. He
kakes the girl. whose name Is still un-
known to him, to the home OF friend In
Evanston. Returning to the university
grounds orme gets in conversation with q
guard at the life-saving station. They
hear motor boat In trouble In the dark
ness on the lake. They hnd the crippled
boat. In 1t are the Jap with the papers
and Girl" She jumps into Orme's boat
but the Jap elpdes pursuit. orme finds
on the paper he took from Maku the
address, "341 N. Parker street" He
goes there and finds that Arima, teach
er Of jiu-jitsu Is on the third floor. He
calls ON Ala, ciairvoyant, on the fourth
door, descends by the fre-escape and
conoeals himself under table in Ar
Ama's room. Alcatrante. Poritol and the
Dap minister enter. Orme finds the pa
pers in q drawer under the table and
Substitutes mining prospectuses for
tham. He learns that the papers are
of international Importance with time
limit for signatures of that night mid
night The substitution Is discovered.
The girl appears and leaves again aft
er being told that the American has the
papers. Orme attempts to get away,
Is discovered and set upon by Arima
and Maku. He eludes them and is hid
den in closet by the clairvoyant.
Iron County register., 1911-02-09

II trust that you did not think me
absurd for sending that detective to
you. That did so was result of
poor Poritors frantic insistence."
"Indeedf"
MY young friend was SO afraid that
you would be robbed"
II was robbed" laughed Orme. try
ing to make light of the situation.
why, how was that?" Alcatrants' g
surprise was we'll assumed.
"Oh, after said goodnight to you,
the two Japanese caught me while l
was going through the tunnel to the
courtyard"
MY dear Mr.. Orme!"
"They are clever, those Japanese"
And afterward you went out
again?"
what makes you think that?"
Alcatrante bit his lip. Why" he
stammered, "the detective reported
that you were absent when he ar
rived"
And therefore" remarked Orme
coolly, "he got access to my apartment
and, after rummaging through my
things, went sound asleep In my bed.
room, where found him snoring when
| returned"
The minister swung his cane vicious
" at bit Of paper that Law on lne side.
walk.
"He was not clever detective. ." con.
tinued Orme. And as for Poritol.
don't you think he had better offer his
reward to the Japanese?"
mo-" replied Alcatrante. They
may have stolen the clue from you. but
/ have reason TO think that the paners
Iron County register., 1911-02-09
CHAPTER xII-contlnued.

The silence that followed these prep
arations grew oppressive. The clients
were waiting for the right current"
and Madam ALA, orme had no doubt,
was using the interval to free herself
from her bonds.
In a little while some one started
the hymn, "Over the River They Beck
on to Me-" and the others took it up
women's voices, chiefly, struggling
through the melody in their trebles,
with the mumbled undertones of one
or two men.
A draught Of cooler air struck
Orme's cheek; a hand found his shoul-
der; voice whispered Under cover
of the singing Madam ALA had opened
the panel. Her lips were close to his
ear. In the creepy tension Of the
waiting Orme had almost forgotten
that Madam Alias ghosts were a
cheat, and the touch Of her hand made
him start, but her first words brought
him to himself.
"Hush!" she whispered. you'll get
your chance in minute, Put on a
pair Of black felt slippers. Here"-she
groped along the floor, and gave him
the slippers. They were large, and
went easily over his shoes
"Now the black robe, just behind
you"
He took 1t from its peg, and slipped
into It,
Cover your head and face with the
hood"
He did as directed. finding the eye
holes with his fingers.
Hide your hands in the sleeves.
Now, listen. I'm going to keep them
busy looking at the curtains. When
you hear gong ring three times, come
through the panel, and 60 between the
curtain and the wall-hanging, on the
side toward the window. The gas Is
down to pin-point. Those folks think
they can see lot more than they do.
But they won't see you, unless you
show some white. Anyhow they'll be
watching the cabinet. Keep outside
the circle Of chairs, and work your
way to the door Of the next room.
There are hangings there; so through
them. You'll find light enough in the
next room to get to the door in the
hall. First stuff the robe under the
sofa. You'll find your hat under there.
You left It here when you came, and
tucked it away. You'd better wear the
slippers down to the street. Never
snind about returning them-unless you
care to come. Now, be careful"
"Ths Japanese where are they?"
"At the other side of the circle.
Don't worry about them. They're only
lids when 1t comes to my game. Now,
wait till get the things I need" She
heard faint rustlings as she gathered
her paraphernalia. Coon she was back
1T the panel. Tho last stanza Of the
hymn was drawing to close. BE
sure you follow directions she whis-
pered.
Il Will" He pressed her hand Crate
Z fully
Iron County register., 1911-02-09

drawn strains OF the song following
him and dying away as he neared the
street entrance. In the lower hall he
removed the felt slippers and tossed
them into a corner.
He was amazed at the loudness Of
the street noises. and the glare Of the
sunlight as he stepped to the sidewalk.
He stood there blinking for moment,
until his eyes became accustomed to
the light. The footprocession of the
city streamed by him.
Suddenly a man turned in toward
the doorway, and, with a startled ex-
clamation, stopped shorE orme found
himself looking into the cleaning syas
Of Alcatrante.
Iron County register., 1911-02-09
a Nest FOR aabx.

A large clothes basket lined and
filled with a many-times folded blanket
or large cushion makes cozy nest for
a baby, and in this the little one has
room to lie and stretch his little limbs
about. It makes a change from the
cot, and the babe 10 more out Of
draughts In the basket than when lying
on hearthrug in front Of the fire.
Iron County register., 1911-02-09
A Queer one.

Hayrix-Ole man Sparrowgrass air
q queer sort Nv critter, amt he?
Oatcake-I dunno. What's queer err
bout him?
Hayrix-Why, ez often ez I've heerd
him discussin' polerticks deown t tn
grocery, amt never yit heerd him
say what he'd do erbout straigtenin'
things out eff he wuz president fer Q
couple Nv hours, by grass!
Iron County register., 1911-02-09

The Trance Medium--"Y look
lng pretty prosperous, Ferdinand--I
thought tho slale-writing stunt was
played out?' Former Slate-Writer-
"Oh, Gu. that out many moons ago
why, the spirit messages dispense
nowadays are written on souvenir
post cards!"
Iron County register., 1911-02-09
Went Too Ear.

Yeast-Do you think there 10 pen
atty for lying?
Crimsonbesk-Sure! I knew fel
low who dislocated his shoulder while
stretching out his hands to show tho
size of the fish he claimed he hat
caught!--Yonkers Statesman
Iron County register., 1911-02-09

An unexpected result of the Portu-
guese revolution was the indisposition
of the animals at the Lisbon zoolog1-
cal gardens. They all became i'll, hav-
ing been so alarmed by the lombard
ment that they refused to eat and
drink.
Iron County register., 1911-02-09

Fair Girl---My father made his for
tune when he was young man.
Would you like to know how he did
It?
Gallant Youth--Not particularly;
but would like to know Il he still
has 4.
Iron County register., 1911-02-09

Traveller Tin railway car, 10 fellow
passenger): "Sir. what do you mean?
This is the third time you have put
out my match" Fellow traveller:
Force OF habit. I'm member Of .
volunteer fre brigade"
Iron County register., 1911-02-09
One Of the Qualifications.

"I believe l have the only perfec,
husband"
Does he hook?"
You didn't catch my remark; was
speaking of my husband. not Of our
cow
1T was your husband had in
mind. II he refuses to hook you up
the back he is not perfect"
Iron County register., 1911-02-09
At the ro,n.

4 take good deal Of pride in my
cousin Hector said Mrs, Lapsing.
"He paid his own way through the
medical college, got his diploma and
now he IL d full fedged disciple of
osculapius.'
Iron County register., 1911-02-09
prod,qies Wear out.

There is some chance Of boy
amounting tc something If he Is stupid
when six years of age. It is the boys
who are prodigies at learning when
they are young who stay out In the
rain when they are grown
Iron County register., 1911-02-09
kerosenc for Hrass.

Brasses should be rubbed with Ssro-
sene before they are polished. Then
use oxalic acid or common vinegar and
salt 10 remove the stains and dullneRs.
Iron County register., 1911-02-09

'How's the patient this morning. |
heard he was In semi-conscious con.
dition from toxic food mot that, ex.
actly; doctor said he was In cata-
nose condition from potamaine poison
ing"
Iron County register., 1911-02-09
Mo Orphan Asylums There.

Orphan asylunas are unknown in
Australia. Every destitute orphan
child is sent to a private family,
which takes care Of It until 1t is four.
teen years Of age, and Is remunerated
by the government
Iron County register., 1911-02-09
Innnnrtant 10 Mnthara
Afraid of Disagreement.

She-Aren't you going to ask papa
tonight, George?
He-No, dear l think I'd better
not. I want to have my picture taken
tomorrow.-Yonkers Statesman.
Iron County register., 1911-02-09
curious to Know.

Little Paul had been taken % his
father to hear the band play. lie lis
tened a while and then said: Papa,
why don't these men stop playing and
70 to work."
Iron County register., 1911-02-09
Not Ashamed Of Il.

II am not ashamed Of my latest
book" said the author. "Of course
not" said the local critic. II noticed
its silt edges, and tho beautifully col
orod frontispieco.' .'--Atlanta Constitu-
tinn.
Iron County register., 1911-02-09

When the millennium comes there
will be schools to which janitors and
railway porters will be sent to learn
something about ventilation
Iron County register., 1911-02-09

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure consti-
patton. Constipation is the cause of many
diseases. Cure the cause and you cure
the disease. Easy to take.
Iron County register., 1911-02-09
BEAUTIFUL POST CARDS FREE.

Send &c stamp for five samples of our
very best Gold Embossed, Good Luck,
Flower and Motto Post Cards; beautiful
Club, 73l jackson St.. Topeka. Kan.
Iron County register., 1911-02-09

Sarsaparilla

Cures all humors, catarrh and
rheumatism, relieves that tired
feeling, restores the appetite
cures paleness, nervousness.
builds up the whole system.
Get it today in usual liquid form %
ehocolated tablets called Sarsatabss
Iron County register., 1911-02-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinne Tablets
Druggists refund money If 1T fails to cure Il. w.
GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
Iron County register., 1911-02-09
PhonooraphIc Men.

+ Some men are like monographs; ev-
cry day they reel on exactly the same
records.
Iron County register., 1911-02-09

Many who used to smoke Zoe cigars now
buy Lewis Single Binder straight Sc.
Iron County register., 1911-02-09

Men are known by the good they do
rather than the goods they have
Iron County register., 1911-02-09

A dead heart enjoys being lively
conscience-on others affairs.
Iron County register., 1911-02-09

There is lot of difference between
making good and making others good.
Iron County register., 1911-02-09
uNKIND.

Wifey-I smell something like leathr
er burningl Is 1t that cigar?
Hubby-No; but 1 wouldn't wonder
II it's the crust Of that pie you just
put into the oven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
TOBACCO TRADE AT
 BREWTON GROWS

Brewton, May 9.-(Special)-The work on the enlargement of the building oc- cupied by the Terry Tobacco company is we'll under way and when completed the building will have twice the floor space it formerly had.
 The building is used by the Terry To- bacco company for the manufacture and storage of their cigars and when it is ready for occupancy the force of cigar rollers will be increased to 25.
 The cigars are made of the finest grade Sumatra tobacco grown here at Brew ton, and are made in four assortments of 5-cent sellers two assortments of 10-cent sellers and one high-grade 2-cent seller.
 The demand for these cigars is very great and the present force has been unable to fill the advance orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
.STAGG GIVES OUT HIS PROGRAMME Plunket and HObsOn Princi-
 pal Speakers CONFER ON MISSIONS Ladies of Methodist Church Convene for Conference at Anniston
 With Mrs. Ledbetter
 Presiding
CONFER ON MISSIONS

Anniston, May 9.-(Special)-Dr. John w. Stagg, president of the Alabama Pres byterian College for Men In this clty stated Tuesday that all arrangements have been completed for the annual com rncncement exercises at the college this year. and that the graduating class will be larger than at any previous year Tn the history of the college.
 The exercises will begin on Sunday May 2s. when Dr. J. T. Plunket, pastor of the South Highlands Presbyterian church of Birmingham, will deliver the com mencement sermon at the First Prespy- terian church in this city, The feature event Monday morning will be the junior oratorical contests, with a reception in the evening" Capt. Richmond P. Hobson will deliver the baccealaureate address on Tuesday at the New Noble theatre.
 pr. Stagg states that the faculty of the school will be enlarged next year, two additional teachers probably being added, and at the beginning of the next session the school will .adopt the IA Carnegie unit system, thus rsadvancing the curriculum, which is already admitting graduates from the local college to the senior class at Princeton and the larger universities Plans are also being made tc take care of the increased enroll ment, which has been assured, Dr. Stagg says, for the next session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
PULLMAN TALKS
 L|UOR QUESTION
Mass Meeting Starts Peti-
 tiOns Circulating
CLAIM UNFAIRNESS
Law Will Only Allow Three Saloons in CuIlman-Blind Tigers Are Opposed to Any
 Change

Cullman, May 9.-(Special. IA rather en- thusiastic mass meeting of number of prominent men of Cullman was held last night at the courthouse in this city, in- cident to the calling of an election on the liquor question.
 The meeting was very largely attended and several short talks carrying with them suggestions relative to the election were made. Frank V. Tilford acted as chairman.
 The meeting was for the purpose of getting ready for the circulation of pe- titions for signatures calling for the eec- ton. This arrangement was made and the petitions have been gotten out and are now in the hands of men who will circulate them in every beat in the county.
 Since the calling of the meeting last night there have been several express sions of dissatisfaction among many of the liquor people here expressing their sentiments relative to the unfairness or the law, In that 1t appears to be piece of class legislation. Under the law as passed by the legislature Cullman will be entitled to only three saloons, and as to who will be granted the special privilege of dealing in the whisky busi- ness in case open saloons should be voted in this county is the item that Is fore most in the minds of many of the most prominent men, both on the side of liquor and prohibition. The prohibtionists will, of course, stand pat for the laws that are now in force, and whether all the open saloonists will vote for the return of the saloon under the present restric- tions or not Is matter of some doubt. It has been reliably stated that none Of the men who are engaged in the sale or liquor via the blind tiger route will vote for either the open saloon or dis pensary, but because only three men will be allowed to sell whisky legally they will vote for the law to remain as it is, not only from standpoint of fair ness but as matter of financial interest.
 The required number of signers to a petition calling for an election based upon the last governors election, in which nearly 29OO votes were cast, would neces- sitate the petitions to contain about 1900 signers in order to secure the required 45 per cent of the qualified voters. This, they believe, can be secured without any great difficulty, and it is believed that an election will be held just as soon as the law will permit it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
NEW MILITIA
 COMPANY AT GERARD

Girard, May s.-(Special)-A new com pany of state militia will be mustered in Monday night by Col. E. H. Graves at the hall over the Phenix-Girard bank. The company will be known as the Twin City Guards. and Is expected to have 75 or more men. Captain Coulter of Girard has been instrumental in getting the company organized.
 At baseball game near Girard Satur- day, Jim McCord was seriously stabbed by will Lowe. Lowe was arrested and placed in Girard jail to await preliminary trial.
 Leon c. McCord of Montgomery vii deliver the address to the graduating class of the Girard High school on Tues day, June 6.
 Saturday was general holiday for the three cities. all the mills and shops clos ing down to allow their employees to have Ia days outing. Epworth chapel Sunday school went to Guerryton, Ala, and pie nicked. Girard Christian church went to Eockolls, Ala; Phenix City at Ida Yes per. Ga, most of the mill operatives at Wildwood park, and two boat loads went to down the river points msrrymaking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
MARSHALL FAIR SELLSSTOCK ISSUE Sand Mountain Farmers Enthusiastic-Light on
 in Albertville

f.lbertville, May 9.-(special)-At a re cent meeting of the stockholders of the Marshall County Fair association it was voted to sell 5000 more stock for the pur- pose of placing the stock among the farmers of this section as well as all over Marshal county A large portion of this stock has already been applied for and the stock will be increased from time to time. Committees among the stockhold- CTS volunteered to make a systematic canvass of the county and portions of Sand Mountain not in Marshall county for the purpose of working up enthusiasm among the farmers and get them to be- gin making preparations to place their products on exhibit and to place stock with them. The Albertville Business Mems club is pushing the proposition and the members are delighted with the en- thusiasm being manifested among the farmers. Already one committee has been out circulating among the farmers and reported. that the stock is easily dis posed of, and indications are that the fair held this fall will be one of the best ever held in North Alabama.
 Crop conditions in this section of the state are unusually far advanced for this time of the year. The farmers have been taking advantage of the pretty weather for the past two weeks and this week will wind them up with their planting. II seems that less cotton will be planted this year and more corn and foodstuffs A number of boys corn clubs have been organized throughout the county to com pete for the state and county prizes of- fered by the state. A large acreage of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
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Send Name and Address To- day-You Gan Have It Free and Be Strong and
 Vigorous


 have in my possession prescription for nervous debility lack of vgor. weakened manhood. falling memory and lame back. brought by excesses. un- natural drains. the foes of youth. that has cured 90 many worn and men right in their own homes--without any additional help or medicne-hat think every who wishes to regain his man ly power and viry. quickly and quietly. should have copy So l have determined to send copy of the prescription free of charge in pain ordinary sealed envelope to any who will write me for 1t.
 This prescription comes from physician who has made special study of men. and l am convinced 1t is the acting combination for the of defi- cent manhood and vigor failure ever put together.
 think I 1t to fellow man to send them copy in confidence that any man anywhere who is weak and discouraged with repeated failures may stop druagng himself with harmful patent medicines. secure what bsisye 1. the SYskes acting resor. ysed. and himself at home quietly and quick ly. Just drop me lins like this Dr. A. F.. Robin son. 4S02 Luck Building. Detroit. Mich and will send you copy of this splendid recipe fin plain. ordinary envelope free O charge great many doc prescription like this-but sendsit entirely free
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
1O2 Killed on Railroad

Harrisburg. Pa, May 9.-Figures col lected by the state railroad commission show that in March 102 persons were killed and $50 injured on the railroads of the state, a singular coincidence being that the number of the railroad fatalities in March of last year was the same. In the list of killed were 51 trespassers and SS employees. The street railways acci- dents number 15 killed and 3O9 injured.