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The Aberdeen weekly., 1917-12-07
To All Patrons Of the Railroads
at Aberdeen.

Owing to prevailing conditions
oyer which we have no control. we
are forced to discontinue the credit
system in the collection of freight
and other charges.
Beginning Dec. 1st. 1917. we will
give you notice over the telephone
AZ early as possible after the arrival
Of your freight. together with amount
due. and you will please send the
money or check by the party who
comes for the freight. We beg to
explain that we are required to make
daily remittances and must comply.
Also beg to advise that there will
be no freight either delivered or re-
ccived after S d, il, We trust that
this method will work no hardship
and will meet with your cooperation.
Yours truly.
:. p. A. DUIlN. A'Rt l. C. r. r. Co.
G. A. BuAnasLy. A'gt. Frisco r.
\. Co.
8. r. l1c1fuLAN. AT, II. 4 O..
I - co.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1917-12-07
To the Bar of Monroe County. Miss

AS one of the four members of
the Council of the American Bar
Association for the State of Mis-
sippi, was recently requested BY
the proper authorities of said
American Bar Association to or
ganize the bar of this county for
certain war work.
More recently | have been ap-
pointed by President Wilson as
chairman of the Legal Advisory
Board" for Monroe county, and
commissioned by him to call to-
eether the members of the bar of
this county to form an organiza-
tiOn and perfect plans to efficient
ly aid in the war work, and eS-
pecially to properly advise. with
out any compensation, the regis
trants In this county under the
Conecript or Selective Draft Law
of their rights and duties and the
manner in which they should an
swer the "Questionaire" prepared
by the Provost Marshal General,
in order that a proper classifica-
ton of the man power of the
United States embraced in the
draft should be made.
This is a call upon our patriot
ism to " hich we should cheer
fully respond, and it would be a
stigma and j stain upon our pro-
fesSiOn if we failed in our duty to
our country and to our young
COuntrymen in this crisis.
Many of our young men and
some of our profession in this
county have been called upon to
make the supreme sacrifice"
We who can not or do not go to
the front, should not indulge in
mere lip service patriotism. but
should demonstrate our love of
country by our actions and by
real service.
The way to stand by our pres
ident" is to stand by our country
and to stand back of our boys. !
Those of us. of all professions or
occupations, who can not or do
not go across and give our blood,
our life and our all. should come
across and give our money. our
talents, to assist in winning this
war for our country. This is the
only kind of patriotism worth
while or is worthy of the name.
Any other kind is a sham and a
fraud, which deserves and re-
ceives the infinite contempt of
every brave and patriotic man
and of every loyal and true
woman.
By virtue of the authority vest
ed in me by President Wilson, as
well as in compliance with the
request of the American Bar As
l hereby call a meeting
of the Bar of Monroe county to
assemble at my office in Aber-
deem on the 10th day of Decem-
Der, 1917. Monday, at l:3O p. M,
to organize and to take proper
action in the premises.
ID. w. HOUSTON.
Chairman of Legal Advisory
Board of Monroe County. Miss.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1917-12-07

wsse the guests - Mis- Gertrude
Esster. Sunday.
Hon. John Rankin and Mr.. John
II. feemster, Of Nettlefon. were En-
tertAined il the home OF Pref. and
Mrs. w. R. Cain Saturday night.
S0ule's Chapel don't be offended.
just come down to Hamilton and
We will compare our juniors IN both
size and playing and il We will win
We will take it fair and easy.
IRMONIAN LITERARY SOCIETY.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1917-12-07

During Bargain Days" Dec.
l to IS. THE BIRMINGHAM
NEWS will accept subscriptions,
Daily and Sunday (b0th) by mail
(only) ONE YEAR (no less) for
Four ($4) Dollars. Agents wanted
everywhere.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1917-12-07

Dyspepsia is Americas curse. To
restors digestion. normal weight. good
health and purify the blood. use Bur-
dock Blood Bittcrs. Sold at al drug
stOres. Price tl.25. (Adv.J
The Aberdeen weekly., 1917-12-07
Important TAX Notice.

he tax assessment rolls Of
the county have been completed
and accepted and ! am ready
for collection. As the time :
very limited, you win please
call At my Office at once and
settle and avoid the rush which
win come later. Bring last
years tax receipt and saye de-
~ and lroubIe.
p. @ TAYLOR, Sheriff.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1917-12-07
Obituaries, Tributes and
Cards Of Thanks.

Obituaries and cards OF thanks will be accept
ed and published in The Weekly. at charge OF
one cent word for each word contained. Trib-
utes Of respect and resolutions eminsting from
lodges. churches similar organizations. .
charge Of one cent word will be made and COL
iected. Count the words in your copy and re-
init one cent for each word counted the cost
of each publication.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1917-12-07

During Bargain Days." Dec.
lst to 18th. THE BIRMINGHAM
NEWS will accept subscriptions,
Daily and Sunday (bOth) by mail
(only) ONE YEAR (no less) for
Four q Dollars. Agents wanted
everywhere.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1917-12-07

snbsar1bs ior ~ weekly
The state herald., 1917-01-12

you deal with such ours. They repre-
sent their astcr. and hnvo made YER
dict alrcady-lct us go."
Do Baugis. Cassion. Dc Ia Durnntnyc
were upon their feet, but tho drngoon
first found voice.
Were those words addressed to me.
N. do Tonty3'
"Ay, and why notl You are no moro
than In Bnrre'n dog. Listen to mo, all
three Of you. TWINS siour de Ia snilc's
orders thnt open tho gntcs OF this
fort to your entrance. and TINT trent
your courteousiy. I have done 30. a..
though you took my Kindness 10 be
sign OF weakness. and have iorded II
nightly since you came. But this In
tho end; from now II u war bstwssn
The state herald., 1917-01-12

How did I know; you have time
enough to spare for others, although
have had no word with you since you
came. come now only to tell you
the news"
"If 1t be the condemnation of Sieur
d'Artigny, you may spare your words T"
you know that! Who brought you
the message?"
"What difference, monsieur7
would know the result without mes
senger. You have done your masters
will. What said De Tonty when you
told himT
Cassion laughed, as though the
memory was pleasant.
Faith, madame, II you base your
hopes there on rescue you'll scarce
meet with great result. De Tonty is
all bark. Mon Dieul went In to
The state herald., 1917-01-12
CHAPTER XXI.
Condemned.

Condemned.
He opened the paper gravely, shad
owing tho page with one hand so that
Cassion was prevented from seeing the
words. He read slowly, frown on
his face.
"'Tis the writing of Governor La
Barre, although unsigned" he said al
last.
ayes, monsieur"
"How came the page in your pos.
session.
II removed It last night from leath.
er bag found beneath the sleeping bunk
in the quarters assigned me-"
"Do you know whose bag It was2''
Certainly; 1t was in the canoe with
me all the way from Quebec-M. Gas.
| sion's."
"Your husband7"
Eyes. monsieur"
De Baugis' eyes seemed to darken
as he gazed at me; then his glance fell
| upon Cassion, who was leaning for.
ward, his mouth open. his face ashen
gray. He Strengthened up as he met
De Baugis' eyes, and gave vent to an
Irritating laugh.
"Sacre, It's quite melodramatic," he
exclaimed harshly. But Of little value
else. I acknowledge the letter, N. dc
Baugls. but It bears no relation to this
affair. Perchance It was unhappily
worded, 80 that this woman, eager to
save her lover from punishment
De Tonty was on his feet, bis sword
half drawn.
"'Tis foul lie," he thundered hotly.
'T will not stand silent before such
words"
"Messieurs," and De Baugis struck
the table. "This is court, not a
messroom. Be seated, NJ. de Tonty;
no one in my presence will be permit.
ted to besmirch the honor of Captain
de la Chesnayne's daughter. Yet
must agree with Major Cassion TIM,
this letter In NO way proves that he
resorted to violence. or was even urged
to do SO. The governor In all prob
ability suggested other means. I could
not be led to believe he countenanced
the commission Of crime, and shall
ask to read the remainder Of his letter
before rendering decision. You found
no other documents. madameT
"None bearing on this case."
THE papers supposed to be takea
from the dead body Of Chevet7"
mo, monsieur"
Then I cannot see that the status
Of the prisoner Is changed. or that we
have any reason to charge the crime
to another. You are excused, madame,
while we listen to such other witnesses
as may be called"
Tears misted my eyes, 10 the faces
about me were blurred, but. before
could find words In which to voice my
Indignation. De Tonty stood beside me
and grasped my arm.
There is no use madame" he said
coldly enough. although his voice
shook. "You only invite insult when
The state herald., 1917-01-12
Beyond the Frontier
BY RANDALL PARRISH

ut can do no harm, madame" he
muttered softly. "Put the paper in
De Baugis' hand"
drew It. crumpled, from out the
bosom Of my dress, rose to my feet.
and held It forth to the captain Of
dragons. He graspad It wonderingly.
"What is this. madameT
zone page from q letter Of instruc-
ton. Read 1t, monsieur; you will rec
ognize tho handwriting"
The state herald., 1917-01-12

hold him to account for his insult, and
the fellow met US with such gracious
speech. that the four OF us drank to-
gcther like old comrades. The Others
are there yet but I had proposition
to mako you-so I left them"
"A proposition. monsieurr
"Ay, 4 declaration of peace. II you
will. Listen. Adele. for this is the
last time speak you thus fairly. You
are my wife BY law Of Holy church.
Never have you loved me. yet l can
pass that by. II you recognize my
authority. This D'Artigny has come
between Us, and now his life Ia
my hands. I know not that you
love tho brat, yet you have that in.
terest In him which would prevent
forgiveness of me II I show no mercy.
So now come and offer you his life
II you consent to be my wife In truth.
Is that fair?"
ut may so sound" answered calm.
ly. yet the sacrifice Is all mine. How
would you save the manT'
by affording him opportunity to
escape during the night; first accepting
his pledge never to see you again."
"Th!Gk you he would give such a
pledge?"
Cassion laughed sarcastically.
"Bah, what man would not save his
life! II is for you to speak the word"
Monsieur" / said firmly. ~ under
stand your proposition. and refuse It
I will make no pledge"
"You leave him to dleT
"If It be Gods will. I cannot dis.
honor myself. even to save life. You
have my answer. bid you CO."
Never did sec such look Of beastiy
rage in the face Of any man. He had
lost power Of speech. but his fingers
clutched rs though he had my throat
In their grip. Frightened. I stepped
back, and Chevet's pistol cleaned In
my hnnd.
"You hear me. monsIeur-gow
He backed out the door. growing
and threatening. caught little OF
what he said. nor did I In the least
care. All asked. or desired. was to
be let alone. to be free Of his pres.
cnce. I swung the door in his very
face. and fastened the bar. Through
the thick wood his voice penetrated In
words of hatred. Then II ceased. md
was alone In the silence. sinking
down ncrvclcss beside tho table, my
face buried In my hands.
had done right: knew I had done
right. yet tho reaction left mo weak
md pulsclcss. saw now clearly
what must be done. Never could I live
with this Cnssion: never again could
I acknowledge him ns husband. Right
or wrong. whntcvcr the church might
do. or the world might sny. I Ind como
to the parting Of tho why's: here md
now must choose my own life, obey
tho dictates Of my own conscience.
Ind been welded by fraud to a man I
dsepised; my hatred had grown until
now I knew that would rather be
dcnd than live In his presence.
II this state Of mind wns sin, It was
beyond my power to rid myself Of the
curse; II ! was already condemned OF
holy church because OF failure TO abide
BY her decree, then there wns nnught
left but for me to seek my own hnppi.
ness, and tho happiness Of tho man I
loved.
lifted my head. strengthened BY
the very thought the red blood tingliny
The state herald., 1917-01-12

Much progress could be made to.
wnrd doing things In the t1mc that u
wasted In talking about t!ssR
The state herald., 1917-01-12
STATECAPITOL
NEWS
western Newspaper Union News Service.
GuNTER TAKES OFFICE QUIETLY

Joint Session OF Senate ana Houso
at State Capitol.
Denver.-Tuesday, January 9, at
noon, Judge julius c. Gunter was in
augurated governor Of Colorado. The
ceremonies took place in the House
of Representatives before a Joint ses-
sion of Senate and House and many
visitors.
The Senate and House appointed a
Joint committee to make all arrange
ments, composed OF Senators Stark
weather and Napier and Representa-
tives Ardourel, Anderson and Garcia
Chief Justice Gabbert administered
tho oath of office to Governor Gunter
and Lieutenant Governor James A.
Pulliam, also the new Justices Of tho
Supreme Court, George w. Allen. Re-
publican, and Morton s. Bailey, Demo-
crat. When this was done the term
of Justice Gabbert automatically end
ed and s. Harrison White, who will be
chief justice of the Supreme Court
for the next two years, administered
tho oath to the other state officers
elect-James r. Noland. secretary OF
state: Leslie L. Hubbard. attorney
general: Robert II. Higgins. treas
urer;; Charles Leckenby, auditor, and
Mrs. Mary C. C. Bradford. superin-
tendent of public instruction.
After all had taken the oath Gov
ernor Gunter delivered his inaugural
address and retired to tho governors
office. where an informal reception
was held for all of the new officers.
State Vote canvassed.
Denver.-The Twenty-first General
Assembly OF Colorado met Jan. 3 and
organized by the members of the
House electing Boone Best Of Kiowa
speaker, and the Senate naming w. H.
Adams president pro TEN. Of that
body.
A list OF Senate and House en-
ployes was selected. and Speaker Best
named a committee on elections, to
consider the Denver contest cases.
The Senate and Houss. in Joint ses-
sion, canvassed the vote for state Of
with the following result:
For Governor-George A. Carlson.
117723; julius G. Gunter. 151,962:
Goddard, 12,i95: Leader, 3.025.
Lieutenant Governor-Lewis, 116.-
III: Pulliam, 1s4.s50: Rush. 1859;
Mullenbrock. 1857.
Secretary OF State-Noland, 12S,955:
Ramer. 1875: Williams. 1,i35; Hen
derson, 3.ss2: Elizabeth Williams. 49,
706.
Auditor-Leckenby. 133.se2: Thor
son, O9,Os9; Mayfield. 1855; Steph-
ems. 1876.
Treasurer-Higglns. 126,033: Muinix,
12i.330; Ayers. 1870: Pomeroy. A.
COS.
Attorney General-Hubbard, 1884,
ia; Robinson, l1i,sos; Rollins. 15.-
2iI.
Superintendent Of Instruction-Brad-
ford, 1884; Blnkeley. l5.ii4; wix-
son. 107.30l.
Governor Carlson delivered his fare
well message to the Legislature Mon
day and submitted list of recess ap-
pointments for confirmation.
On the 9th Governor Gunter was in
augurated at n Joint session In the
House OF Representatives hall. and the
inaugural ball was held at the Audi
torium Tuesday evening under the
auspices of the Sons Of Colorado.
leadvilie Man Named Deputy Marshal
Samuel J. Burris. United States
marshal. announced the appointment
OF Charles Il. Goodfriend OF Leadville
as deputy marshal to succeed p. ].
Foley, deceased. He will take up his
duties on Jan. 15.
Mulnix Advocates Supply Department
The creation OF u department OF
commissioner OF supplies to which
The state herald., 1917-01-12
muInis Advocate. Supply Department,

Muinix Advocates Supply Department
The creation OF u department OF
commissioner OF supplies to which
shall be entrusted the purchase OF all
books and stationery for use In the
various STATE offices. is recommended
In the annual report OF State Auditor
Harry f. Mulnix, submitted to the
governor. Tho total state revenue for
the year was s2.G97 1926. A balance OF
funds Is shown In nearly all tho de-.
pnrtmcnts. A fund OF s1,03G03 re-
mains to the credit OF tho Industrial
commission. Tho expenses for the bi-
cnnial period. however. were S5o.-
l30.b5 over that OF 1918 and 1914. or
the $4,000 appropriated for the indus
trial commission. n balance remains OF
only sit.s5. Out OF nm appropriation
OF 100000 for the payment OF prem
iums for the compensation act, there
is a balance or si.2ii.45. The sur
vcy commission has on hand n fund
OF ss02A from m appropriation OF
$500. The total fund for good roads
building was so30.iGl.6o. OF which
fiG5.427.99 In left. Tho Inheritance
tax collected durin. tho last year In
estimated at 1896. .22605.
Three convIets Get ciemeney.
Denver. = Governor Carlson par
doned Mnscro Cruz, a iife.tormcr. who
was convicted Of tho murder OF An.
tonic Lcyba In walscnburg. Nov. 10.
1904. and commutcd the sentences OF
Gcrrit J. van wijk, whose cnsc has be
como famous through the pcrsistcnce
OF friends TO prove HIS Innocence OF
the murder OF his uistcr.in.lnw. Ger.
riijo Hanst, near wray. Colo. IN 1906,
and TO Charles f'ssick. convicted OF
killing Frank l.. Scott during n holdur
In Colorado Springs. In December.
1905.
The state herald., 1917-01-12

leadvilie Man Named Deputy Marshal
Samuel J. Burris. United States
marshal. announced the appointment
OF Charles Il. Goodfriend OF Lendvilie
az deputy marshal to succeed p. ].
Foley. deceased. He will take up his
duties on Jan. 10.
The Washington times., 1917-05-18
HOODS BRIGADE
TO Be AT REUNION
Heroes Of Gaines Mill Send
Message From Texas.
EAGER TO FIGHT FOR FLAG
Message Of Patriotism Is Sent to
Chairman Harper.
EAGER TO FIGHT FOR FLAG

The directors OF the United Confed-
crate Reunion met at the Willard
Hotel this afternoon to receive re-
ports from various committees that
are arranging for the encampment OF
survivors of the Confederacy here on
June 4. Col. Robert n. Harper pre-
sided.
Announcement was made by Colonel
Harper that survivors of Hoods IA
nous Texas brigade will participate
In the reunion parade. In issuing an
''On to Washington" call. II. W. Ber-
ryman. president of the brigade as
ISOLATION. who lives In Cherokee
county, Tex, urges Confederates to
attend the reunion to inspire youth
full America to enlist in today's hght-
ing forces. He urges that the re-
union be interpreted as the expression
OF the Confederates' support OF Pres
ident Wilson and the Government.
The Hood brigade made its FIRST
military record at the battle OF
Gaines Mill. Gen. Robert z. Lee Is
said to have regarded this brigade as
one OF his favorite lighting units.
The Washington times., 1917-05-18
WOMAN RUNS GARAGE
WHEN FORCE ENLETS
PeunsyIvanian's Wife viii Do
Three Mems Work in Shop.

DARBY. Pa. May 1s.-Filled with
the right sort OF patriotism. Clarence
Purdy. proprietor OF a garage at
Chester pike and Quarry street, Darby.
and his two assistants. John McCor-
mack and John wogoman. the entire
force of the garage, have enlisted In
the quartermaster's reserve corps OF
the United States army, and are
awaiting a call from the Secretary
OF War.
While they are absent, Mrs. Purdy,
wife OF the proprietor, will conduct
the business, make repairs and do
three mems work.
Sure / can run the place when the
men are gone" said the patriotic OAR
by woman. smiling. THE English
women and the French women did II,
why not the American women?"
The Washington times., 1917-05-18
RAJAH OF SARAWAK,
BORNEO RULER, DEAD
Vac Ma..rck af H.If M;Il;on NJ.
tiVes Under British Protection.

LONDON. May 1s.-The Rajah OF
sarawak, Sir Charles Brooke. is dead
at Cirencester. He was eIghty-eIght
years old.
Sarawak is q British protectorate
on the northwest coast OF Borneo, ad-
joining British North Borneo. Sir
Charles Brooke was the second Ra-
jan OF Sarawak. He resigned a com.
mission in the British navy in 1851 to
serve under his uncle in Sarawak.
where he helped to restore order and
put down piracy and head-huntinE.
Sir Charles johnson Brooke was the
English Rajah of a Malay-Dyak state
In Borneo, ruler Of a few hundred En-
ropeans and half a million natives:
absolute monarch, though under Brit
ish suzeranity, OF q state which he
ruled through British civil service Of
hcials and native chiefs. commander
OF a militia of naked islanders armed
with Enfield rifles and machine guns
He lived in an Oriental palace fitted
up like an English country house, and
a place which he himself had recap
tured at the head OF q small force OF
Malays after It had been taken by
Chinese pirates.
Cleared Outlaws Out.
Sir Charles was born in England in
1929. entered the navy as midshipman
at the age OF eleven. and eleven years
later resigned to join the service OF
his uncle, Sir James Brooke, first Eng
lish RaJah OF Sarawak. Sir James
had come to Borneo with an armed
yacht full OF adventurers in 1910, and
had won his title by assisting the Sui
tan OF Borneo against rebel head
The Washington times., 1917-05-18

over the telephone at las on the
morning of March u.
Secretary Wilson said: 81 told Mr.
King a strike in the National Capital
at that particular time was undesir'
able from every standpoint, and par
ticularly in view OF the international
situation. told him a strike in
Washington would be misinterpreted
abroad to our disadvantage. / ask
ed him to withdraw the individual
contract and let matters stand as they
had stood during 1916 under the old
agreement.
King Refused All Oners-
His reply was that he could not
continue the old agreement because
he had already made new contracts
with some of his employees and
granted them wage increases.
Il then suggested that he continue
the old agreement with the employees
and give them the same increase he
provided in the individual contract
He said he could not do this
Il then asked him to NEE. a COM
mittee representing the employees.
ne COulQ not meet 5uCn u
committee without the meeting being
construed as recognition OF the union
on his part. / next asked him IL he
would settle the matter as it had
been adjusted in 1916 and he replied
that he would not. asked him II
he would withhold the individual
contract, and give us more time to
adjust the matter. He replied that
he had made his arrangements and
was going to carry them through"
Replying TO questions of Attorney
William NICK. Clayton. representing
the Federation of Citizens Associa-
tions, Secretary Wilson said all offers
OF mediation by his department were
refused by the company.
Senator VOuehes For Mahon.
A question by Attorney James H.
Yahey, representing the strikers.
brought out the fact that Secretary
Wilson was personally acquainted
with w. D. Mahon, president of the
Amalgamated Association of Street
and Electric Railway Employees OF
America, the organization which
President King characterized as 1.-THE
rotten spot on the apple"
Attorney Hoover objected to Secre-
tary Wilson stating his estimate Of
President Mahon.
Senator King OF Utah then stated
that he, too, was personally ac-
quanted with President Mahon and
considered him "a most estimable,
high class mn"
Senator King said: 81 once repre-
scented the Amalgamated Association
of Street and Electric Railway EN-
ployes of America in a suit instituted
by a man named Pratt for reinstate-
ment in the association, and won a
verdict for the association. ! know
Mr.. Mahon personally and will say
he Is a very fine man."
Senator King said he made this
statement because he wished to give
the attorney for the company the
to object to his sitting
on the investigating committee II the
lawyer believed the Senator's appear
ance as counsel for the Amalgamated
on one occasion disqual-
ifiel him.
Attorney Hoover made no obJec-
tion to Senator King remaining on
the committee.