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THE MONROE JOURNA VOLUME XIV. NO. 32 MONROE, N.O, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19, 1907. One Dollar a Year The Spoilers. - By REX E. BEACH. Copyright. 1M. kr Ra K. Burh. ril.VPTEH XV. OX tb morning after trplnl, lu the Northern. (ik-nlxtcr ark uuik-r a weight f ill rourajrenirnt nud lrtlatkn. Tbe pant twi-uty four hour with tli.-lr manifold exuerk-uit-a mviih-,1 illattint ml outvaL At hreakfaH lit' was aahatnnl to tell lvxtrjr of tin ciun bllii ilrliauoh. for h had dealt tnah rrminljr with tlw old man In risking half of In nilnr. even tbowch they had rbeiked thr avnarlcm, iinreaoniltiK Itwt tr play that vMMd liiui later. Thin naut waa thr lat utaml of hU old, untamed Inatlm-ta. Tlie emtx-ni of ITTolt In hlui wit cKitil. He felt that he would never airaln ee niaxiery of MiiiMlf. that hla liMii would never Uwt him hereafter. IVxlrr (poke. "W( hail a meeting of tbe 'Stranclera' lat ulirlit." He al warn Kke of the vUrllniitr In that way. ueniuae of Ilia early western training. "What wiia done?" "They decided to art quick and do any odd Join of lynt hlu'. rlnlra Juniji ln' or aneh aa iitvda dolu'. TIkmv a lot of law ahai-a and atorekiK'iHTM In the huiK'li wlxi II en re Mi'Xiiiiiiira' gang will w ipe them olf the map next." "It waa bound to come to this." "They talked of ejectln" the receiv ers men and puttin' all ua fellera hack od our milieu." "thxid! How uiauy fan we count on to help ua?" "AlKiut alxty. We've kept the tmiii Iwr down aod only taken men w ith no much proerty that they'll have to keep their ninutha almt." "1 w ili we uilKlit eiiRlueer aoine kind of an encounter with the imirt crowd and create nidi nn uproar that It would reach Waalilntrtoii. Everything el" baa failed, ami our lust chance aeenia to lie for the government " xtcp In Uiat la, uulesa Hill Wheaton ran do aomethlug with the California r nirts." "I don't count on lilui. McNuinura don't rare for California ciurta no niore'n he would for a hoy nllh n pea hooter-he's got too much pull at lieadunrtera. If the 'Htninglera' don't do no good we'd U tter g In an' clean out the luuU like we wax killlu' atiHkea. If that falls I'm goln' out to tlie Ktatea an' lie a doctor." "A doctor! What forr "I rend aomenhcre that In the fulled State every year there la W.imrt.iiui gallons of whisky used for medical imnxwea." (ilenlater IiiiikIhhI. "Speaklnx of whisky, IH'X. I notice that you've keen drinking pretty hard of late that is. hard for you." Tbe old mau shook bla head. "You're mistaken. It ain't hard for me." "Well, hard or easy, you'd hotter cut It out." It waa aome time later Unit one of tlie di'titilvca employed by the Swede nut Clcnlster on Front street mid liy an almost ImperceptlMe algu aluuliieJ bla desire to speak with tilin. WlK'ti Uiey were alone he said: "You've lieeu aliaduwed." "I've known that for a long time." "The district attorney has put od aome new men. I've tlx I'd the woman who rooms uext to lilm, and through her I've got a line on aome of tlieui. but I havru't otted tlieui nil. They're bad ones, 'up river" men mostly, rem Hunts of Houpy Smith's Kkagway gang. They wou't atop at any thing." Thank you. I'll keep my eye 0en." A few ulglita after tlleulster bail rea son to recall the minis of tbe aleutb aud to real I re that the game was grow ing close aud deiperate. To reach his raliln, which sat ou the outskirts of the town, be ordinarily followed one of the plank walka which wuuiid through tbe confusion of tents, warehouses nnd cottages lying back of the two princi pal streets along tbe water front. This part of the cltj. waa uot laid out lu rectangular blocks, for In tbe early rush the first camera had aclzeil what ever ptcrca of ground they found va cant aud erected thereon aome kind of buildings to make good their titles. There resulted a formless jumble of huta, cablui and sheds, penetrated by no crista atreeta and quite unllgbted. At night one leaving the Illuminated jMirtlou of the town found this dark liesa intensified. Glenlater knew hla course so well that he could have walked It blindfold ed. Nearlug a corner of the warebouso thla evening he remembered that the planking at thla point waa torn up, so to avoid the mud he leaped lightly across. Simultaneously with hla Jump be detected a movement In the shad ows that banked the wall at hla elbow and aaw the flaming spurt of a revolver shot. The man had crouched behind tlie building and wiia ao close that It aeemed Impossible to miss. Clcnlster fell heavily upon hla aide, and the thought flashed over him, "McN'ama ra'a thugs hare shot me." Hla assailant leaped, out from his hiding place and ran down the walk, the sound of hta quirk, anft footfslta thudding fatutly out Into the alienee. The young man felt no pain, however, ao scniml.lej to bla feet, felt himself over with rare ami then awnre round ly. He waa nnbMk-bed. Tbe other had missed hlin cleanly. The report routing while be waa In the act of leaning, had startled him ao that be bad lint bla balance, slipped opu tbe wet Urda and fallen. Ilia assailant waa lost In the darkticsa IW-e be could rise. I'ursult waa out of the question, ao he conMmie.1 homeward, considerably shaken, aud related the Incident to iN-xlry. "You think It waa aome of MiNa marn'a work, eh?" Wilry Inquired wheu lie bad flnbbed. 'Hif course, lildll't the detective warn me tislay" Iiextry shook hla head. "It don't seem like tbe game Is that far along yet The lime la coming when we'll go to the mat with theiu people, but they've got the alge on ua now, ao what could they gala by putting you away? I don't lslleve It'a tliem. but whoever It la you'd bettor Is? careful or you'll Is- got." "8upwe w come home together after thla." Koy auggeated, and tbey arranged to do so, realizing that dan ger lurked In the dark corners and that It waa in aome suih lonely st that tbe di-od would be trleil again. Tbey cxisprtr-ncrd no trouble for a time, though on nearlug their ialln one night the younger mau fancied that he saw a shadow glide away from Its vi cinity and out Into the blackness of tlie tundra as though aome one had tod at hla very door waiting for hlin, then IsH-ame frightened at the two tig urea approaching. Iiextry had not ob served It, however, and Clcnlster was not Isislttve himself, but It nerved to give hlin tbe uncanny feeling that aome determined, unscrupulous force was IsMit on bis destruction. He de termined to go nowhere unarmed. A few evenings later he went home early and waa busied In writing wheu Iiextry came lu alsuit 111 o'clock. The old miner hung up hla coat before ienklng. lit a cigarette. Inhaled deei ly. then, amid niouthfuls of smoke, l gan: "I had my own tooa over the edge tonight. I waa mistook for you. which compliment I don't aim to have re peated." Clcnlster questioned him eagerly, "We're about the same height, an' these hats of oura ore alike. Just as I fame by that lunilier pile down yonder man hopped out an' throwed a 'gat' under my nose. He waa quicker than light and near Mowed my akelp Into the next blu'k before be saw who I w as. Then ho dropped bla weeimti aud an Id: " 'My mistake. Uo on.' t accepted bla apology." "Could you see who he was';" "Sure! (lueaa." "I cau't." "It was Ilronco Kid." "laird !" ejaculated C.leulsler. "Do you think be'a after me?" "He ain't after mistily else, nn' take my word for It. It'a got notion' to do with McNnmnra nor that gamblln' row. He's too game for Unit. There's some other reason." Tills was the first mention Iiextry bad made of tbe night at the Northern. "I don't know why he should have It In for me. I never did hlin nay fa vors," (ilenlster remarked cynically. , "Well, you watch out anyhow. I'd sooner fare McN'iiiuara an' all the crooks he can hire than that gambler.' Iiurlng tbe next few days Hoy mi dertisik In moot the proprietor of the Northern face to face, but tbe Kid had vanished completely from bis haunts. He was nut lu his gambling hall at night nor on tbe atrcct by day. The young man was still looking for him tin the evening of tlie dance at the ho tel when be chanced 1 1 meet one of the vigilantes, who Inquired of him: "Aren't you Into for the meeting?' "What meeting?" After seeing that they were alone the )tlier stated: "There's an assembly tonight nt II o'clock. Something Important, I think I supposed, of course, you knew aliout It." "It's strange I wasn't notified," aold Uoy. "It's probably an oversight. I'll go along with you." Together tbey crossed the river to tbe less frequented part of the town and knocked nt the door of a large tin lighted warehouse, flanked by a higli bos id feme. The building fared the street, but waa Inclose! on tbe other three sides by this tell foot wall, Inside of which were stored large quantities of coal and liunlier. After some delay they were admitted and passing down through the dim lit. high bunked lanes of merchandise camo lo the rear mom, w here they were admitted again. Tills compartment hail been tilted up for the warm storage of perishable gixsls dur ing the cold weather and, being with out windows, made an Ideal place for clandestine gatherings. (ilenlster waa astonished to And every man of the organization present Including Iiextry, whom be aupimscd to have gone borne an hour since. Evi dently a discussion bad been In prog ress, for a chairman was presiding, and the boxes, kegs and bales of goods had been shoved hack against the walls for aeata, Ou these were ranged the threescore men of the "Stranslerx, WaW-Naft 9 Rapid change cf temperature are ItarJ on the toughest constitution. The conductor pasting from the heated inside of a trolley car to the icy temperature of the platformthe canvasser spending an hour or so in a heated building and then walking against a biting wind know the difficulty of avoiding cold. Scott's Emulsion strengthens the body ao that it can better withstand tlie danger of cold from changes of temperature. It will help you to avoid taking cold. 0 o o o 0 ALL DRUOGISTSl 60c. AND tl.OO. ( 0.t0000000O004$4046604 their aerkaM facea lighted Imperfectly by scattered lanterns. A certain con straint uTiici! them upon Uleuitcre cnlnince. The chairman waa embar rassed. It was but momentary, how ever. CleoUtcr himself felt that trag edy was In tlie air, for It showed In tbe men's atlituile and apike eloquently from their strained faces. He was rbout to queMiou tin' man next to bira wheu t!ie presxl.iia orlicer continued "We will aaseuil k' here quietly with our arms at I o'clock. Ac 1 fc-t me rsutlou t:mi again Dot to talk or do anything to scare tbe bird away." lile'iisler arose. "I came late, Mr. Chilrnoin, I missed hearing your plan I mher that yon re ant for business, however, and I want to he In It. Mar I ask what Is on f't?" "Certainly, Things have reached such a paaa that moderate menus are useless. We have decided In act aud act quickly. We have exhausted every legal resource, aud uow we're going to stamp out this gang of robin-re In out own way. We will get together lu an hour, divide Into throe groups of tivcn ty men. each with a leader, then go In tlie houses, of McNaiii.irn. Slillmaii and Yoirhii'S, tuke them prisoners, ami" lie waved his baud in a large gesture Clcnlster n.iale no auswi-r for a mo ment, w hile the crowd watched him In tently. ".otl have discussed this fully?" hi askisl. "We have. It has lieen voted ou. ami we're unanimous." "My friends, w lieu I stepped Into tbl room Just now I felt that I wasn' waute.l. Why, I don't know, liei-nnsa I have bail more to d i w ith organizim. this movement than any of you am because I hae suffered Just as mild aa the red. I want to know if I iva oiiiltt.il from tbia meeting Intention ally." "This la an embarrassing isisitlnti t put me In," said :be chairman gravely "but I shall answer as spokesman foi these men If they wish." "Yes; go ahead," aald those around the room. "We don't questlou your loyalty. Mr (ilciiUter, but we didn't nsk you to this meeting lieciitixe we know your at tltude- ieiiinps I'd better say aentl ment regarding Judge Stlllman's uicee-cr-family. It has come to w from various sources that you have been nffii'ted to tbe prejudice of your owu and your partner's Interest. Now then' Isn't going to be any seutlmeiil lu the nffnlrx of the vigilantes. We are going to do Justice, and we thought tin simplest way w as lo Ignore you lu tti it matter and spare all discussion and hard feeling in every quarter." "U's a lie," shouted the young man hoarsely, "a damned lie! Yon wouldn't let me lu for fear I'd kick, eh? Well you were right. I will kick. You've hinted nlsmt my feelings for Miss Chester. Let me tell you that she ! engaged to marry McNnmnra and that she's nothing to me. Now, then, lei me tell you further that you won't break Into her house and hang her tin lie, even If be Is a reprobate. Nn. sirl Tills Isn't the time for violence of that sort. We'll win without It. If we can't, let's light like men and not hull lu a pack like wolves, if you want to do something, put us luuk ou our mini's and help us hold them, but, for Cod's sake, don't descend to nssasxlua tlon and the tactics of tlie Malm!" "We knew you would make that kind of n tnlli." said the s'aker, while tbe rest murmured grudgingly, tine of them spoke up. "We've talked this over In cold blood Clenlsler, and It's a question of thell lives or our liberty. The law don't enter Into It." "That's tight," echoed another at hli- elbow. "Wo can't seize the claims. Iss'tiuso MoNiimara's got soldiers ti hack him up. They'd shoot us down You ought lo be the last one to object. lie saw that dispute was futile. Ie termination was stamped on their faces list plain for mistake, nnd bis argument had no more elfert on them than had tbe pale rays of the lantern beside hlin, yet he continued: "I don't deny that McNanmra de serves lynching, but Ktillmau doesn't He's a weak old mail -some one laughed dcrlslvely-"and tbere'a woman In the house, lie's all she has In the world to depend umiii, and you would have to kill her to get at hlin If you must follow tills course, take tbe others, but leave him nlone. Tbey only slnsik their beads, whll aeveral pushed by hlin even aa he spoke. "We're going to distribute our favors equal," said a man as he left They were actuated by what they called Justice, aud he could not away them. The life and welfare of tin north were In their hauilsr aa tbe) thought, and there was nut one to best tale. Clcnlster Implored tbe chairman, but the mau answered bliu: "It's too late for further discussion, and let me remind you of your prom le. You're Unuid by every obligation that exists for an honorable mau" "(lb, dou't think that lit give the snap nway!" said the other: "but 1 warn you again not to enter Stllluuiu's house." He followed out Into tha night to find that Iiextry had dlsapiearisl, evl dently wishing to avoid argument Hoy had seen signs of unrest licncnth the prospector's restraint during the past few days, and Indications of a fierce hunger to vent bis spleen on the men who had robbed him of his most sacred rights. He was of an Intolerant vindictive nature that would go to any length for vengeance. Ketrlbutlon waa part of hla ireed. On Ida way homo the young man looked at hla watrh to find that be bad hut an hour to determine hla course Instinct prompted him to Join his friends and to even the score with the men who had Injured hlin ao bitterly for, measured by standards of the frontier, they were pirates with their Urea forfeit Y'et be could not coun tenance thla step. If only the vlgt (antes would be content with making an example but he knew they would not. Tha blood hunger of a mob la easy to wbet and hard t bold. MiNnmara would resist, aa would Yoorhcee and tlie district attorney, then there would be bloodshed, riot, chaos. Tlie eoldlera would I called out and martini law declared, tbe atreeta would become skirmish grounds Tbe vlgllantea would rout them with out question, f'ir every cltlxen of the north would rally to their aid, and aocb men could not t stopped. The Judge wrmld go down with tlie rest of tbe ring, and what would happen to- her? He took down hla Winchester, oiled and cleaned It, then buckled on a belt ( cartrlda. SHU be wrestled with , hlmaeir. LU felt that be waa being d 'l a d.ml.sl. tak.ng her pla.v I ground between his loyalty to the vigi benl'le I. lu at t! opcii.ug. while the ! lanlea and hi own conscience. Tbe Jwlge crept in and at U- a tlie l-l, : grl waa one of tbe gang, be reaaouvd t-ia binty l.r,-ill.'ni the te.ly mtid lu I be had arbemed with tbetn to betray the romi. The two voting -s,.!e stood J hliB through hla hive, and she waa ao rfc-e to each oiber that the sweet ! pledged tt tbe one man In the world . ""' " I- r awoke In him an whom he ha teil with fanatical fury 1 alm.t Irresisted., anglng. He forg.it Why shoo' be think of ber In this I treaiiiory again, forgot thai she 1 was auoUH-rs. Iorg,t all aate that he hour? 81 x moniha back he would have looked with Jealous eyes upon tbe right to lead tbe vigilantes, but thla change that bad mastered biiu-wlut waa it? Not cowardU-e, in caution. No. Yet, bet uk Intaugi.le. It waa none tlie lea marked, aa bla friends bad show a bin an hour attire. He sllpinsl out Into tlie night. The mob might do as It pleased elsewhere, but no man shoukl cuter ber house. He found a light shining from ber parlor window, aud. uotlng tbe shade up a few Inches, stole close. 1'eerlug through, he discovered Struve aud Helen talking He slunk back luto the shadows and remained hidden for a considerable time after the lawyer left, for tbe danrera were returning from tlie hotel ami passed close by. When tbe last group bad chattered away down the street, he turned to the front of the bouse, aud mounting the steps, knocked sharply. As llcleu ap peared at the door, he stepped Inside and closed It after him. Tlie glrl'a hair lay uin her neck and shoulders lu tumbled brown masses, while ber breast heaved tumultiMiiisly at the sud. leu. grim sight of hl:n. She stepped Isick against the wall, her wondrous, deep gray eyes wide and troubled, the blush of modesty Strug gllng with the pallor of dismay. Tbe picture nhied hlin like a knife thrust. Thla girl was bla bitterest enemy no Inqie of ber waa for him. He forgot for a moment that she was false aud plotting, then, recalling It, sske aa roughly aa be might and Mat ed bis errand. Then the old man bad appeared ou the stairs a love, speech lesa with fright at what he overheard. It waa evident that bis nerves, ao re ly strained by the events of the past week, were now snapied utterly. A human soul naked aud panic stricken la uo pleasant sight, ao Clcnlster drop lied hla eyes and addressed the girl again: "Ik. n't take anytbluj with you. J it dress aud come with me." The creuture ou the stairs above stammered and stuttered Inquiringly: "What outrage la thla, Mr. Clcnls ter?" "Tbe ieople of Nome are up In arms, and I've come to save you. Iiou't stop to argue." He mke Impatiently. "la thla some r ruse to get me Into your Kiwer?" "I'ncle Arthur!" exclaimed tbe girl sharply. Her eyea met Clenlster'a and ls'gged hlin to take no offense. "I dou't understand . thla atrocity. Tbey must lie mad!" walled the Judge. "You ruu over to the Jail, Mr. Clcn ister, aud tell Voorhees to hurry guards hero to protect me. Helen, phone to tlie military post and give the alarm. Tell them the soldiers must rome at once." "Hold ou!" an Id Clcnlster. "There's no use of doing that-the wires are cut; and I won't notify Yoorbeva-he can take enre of himself. I came to help yon. nud If you want to escaiie you'll atop talking and hurry up." "I don't know what lo do," said Still- man, torn by terror nnd indecision. "You u-otildu't hurt an old man, would you? Walt! I'll be down In a mln ute." He scrambled up the stairs, tripping on hla rols, seemingly forgetting his niece till abe called up to him shandy Stop, I'ncle Arthur! Y'ou mustn't ruu away." She stood erect and deter mined. "You wouldn't do that, would you? Thla la our house, lou rcpre- "J tut ilnw and eomt with mc" sent the law and the dignity of the government. You mustn't feur a mob of rutllnns. We will stay here and meet them, of course." "Oisid I,ord!" aald Glenlater. That'e madueaa! These men aren't rulHana. Tbey are the lsst cltlieua of Nome. Y'ou don't realise that thla hi Alaska and that tbey have sworn to wlie out ileNaniara'a gang. Coma along." Thank you for your good Inten tions," she said, "but we have done uothlng to run away from. We will get ready to meet these cowarda. Y'ou bad better go or they will And you here." She moved up the stairs and. taking the Judge by the arm, led him with her. of a sudden she bad assumed control of the situation unfalteringly, and both men felt the Impossibility of thwarting ber. Tauslng at the top. she turned and looked down. We are grateful for your efforts Just the same, tlood night." "Oh, I'm not going." aald the young man. "If you stick, I'll do the aaine." He made the rounds of the first floor rooms, locking doora and window. Aa a place of defence It waa boielesa. and he aaw that he would bare to make hla atand upstairs. When sufficient time bad elapsed, be called op to Helen: "May I corner "Yea," abe replied. So be ascended, lo And Stlllman In the hall, half clothed and cowering, while by the light from the front chamber be aaw her finishing ber billet. "Won't you rome with me? It'a our last chance" She only ahook ber bead. "Well, then, put out the light I'll atand at that front window, and when my eyea get used to the darkneaa I'll b able to tee them before tbey reach the gate." loved l-r truly and purely, with a love which waa l.ke an agony to Hint. Her slmu!dT brushed his arm: lie heard tbe soft rustling of ter gariie-nt at ber breast aa she hreatlnil Some one passed la the street and s!ie laid a baud upiai hi in fearfully. It was very eofct vry tiny and very soft, but he made u.i n.oie to take It. Tbe mo ments ilraggisj along, stiil. tense. Inter Bilnable. Oo-asioiially she bancd to ward him. and he tooe,l to rsteh her whlsM'i-is word. At such times her breath l-at warm against hla rbeek. and he closed hi l.vtb stublnirnly. (Hit In the night a wolf dog aa Ideued tbe air, Ihcu in me tlie sound of otlier wrangling ami marling lu a uearby corral. Thla la a rbieklesa laud and no cock crow breaks the midnight Is'Si-e. The si:s)-ue eoba:ii-eil tlie Judge's perturbation till bia chattering teeth s mode 1 like castanets. Now and then be groaned. Tlie watt-hi rs had lost track of time when their strained eyea detected dark blots iiintorialir.iug out of the shadows. "There they come," whhqiered Cleu Ister, forcing her hack from the ai'r tnre: but she would not lie denied, and returned to his side. As the foremost figure reached the gate Itoy leaned forth and spike, uot loudly, but in tones that sliced through the silence, sharp, clean and without waruing. "Halt! Iiou't is. me Inside the fence." There was an Instant's confusion: then, before tlie men beneath had time to answer or take action, ho continued: "This Is ltoy Clcnlster talking. I told you not to molest these people, awl I warn you again. We're ready for you." The lender spoke. "You're a trultor, Cleulster." He winced, "rerhnpa I am. Y'ou betrayed me llrst, though: nnd, traitor or uot, you ran t come Into this house." There was a murmur at this, and aome one said: "Miss Chester aafc. All we want Is the Judge. We won't hang blui. not If he'll wear this suit we brought along. He needn't be afraid. Tar Is gissl for the skin." "ib. my Cod!" groaned the limb of the law. Suddenly a man rame running dowu the planked pavement nnd Into the group. "McNamara'a gone aud ao'a the mar shal and the rest," he panted. There was a moment's silence, and then the leader growled to Ills men, "Scatter nut and rush the bouse, Isiya." He raised hla voice to the man lu the window. "This Is your work, you damned turn coat." Ills followers melted away to right aud left, vaulted the fence and dodged Into tho shelter of the walls. The click, dick of (ileiilster'a Windier ter sounded through the room, while the sweat stood out on him. He won tiered If he oil 1.1 do thla deed. If he could really fire on these people. He wondered If Ills muscles would not wither and paralyte before they olsy- ed his comniuui. Helen crowded past him nnd. lean lug half out of the iqienliig, called loudly, ber voice ringing clear and Hue: "Wall! Walt a moment! I have something to say. Mr. (ilenlster did uot wain them. They thought yuu were going to attack the mines, and so tbey rode out there before mid night. I n in telling you the truth, rcnlly. They left hours ago." It was tbe tlrst sign nbe had made, nnd they recognized ber to a mau. There weie uncertain mutterlngs tie low till a new mau raised his voice, lloth Itoy and Helen recognized Peg try. "ltnys, we've overplayed. We don't want these people-McNauiara'a our meat. Old bald face up yonder has to do what he's told, and I'm ng'lu this twenty to one midnight work, I'm goln' home." There were some wills IHTlngs, then the original spokesman called for Judge Stlllm.in. The old man tottered to the window, a palsied, terror stricken object. Tbe girl was glad be could not 1 seen from below. "We won't hurt you this time, Judge, but you've gone far enough. Weil glvo you another chance; then. If you don't make goml, we'll stretch you to n lamp (Hint. Take thla ns a warning." "I s shall do my d d duty," aald the Judge. The men dlsapenrcd Into the dark ness, nnd w hen tbey had gone Clcnls ter closed the window, pulled down tbe shades and lighted a lump. He knew by how uiirrow a margin a tragedy bad Isi'tl averted. If be had tired on these, mo, tils shot would have kindled a feud which would have consumed every vestige of the court crowd and himself n".ioiig them. He would have fallen under a false banner, and his life would not have reached to the next sunset. Perhaps It was forfeit now. He could not tell. The vigilantes would prolailily lisik upon hla part as traitorous, and at the very least he had cut himself off from their siipimrt, the only support the north laud offered hlin. Henceforth he waa a renegade, a pariah, bated alike by Imth factions He purposely avoided sight of Btlllman and turned b' bark when the Judge extended his baud with expressions of gratitude. His work was done, aud he wished to leave this bouse. Helen fol lowed hlin don n to the ibsir and aa he opened It laid her hand upon hla sleeve. "Words are fivl.le things, and I can never make amends for all you've don for us." for us!" cried Itoy, with a break In bis voice. "lo you think I eacrlilced my lienor. Is'trnyiil my friends, killed my last hoa, ostracized myself, for usT Thla la the last time 1 11 trouble you, perhaps the last time I'll see you. No matter what else you've done, bow. ever, you've taught me a lesaon. and I thank you for It. I have found myself at last I'm not an Eskimo any longer. I'm a man!" "Y'ou've always been that." abe aald. I don't understand aa much almut thla affair aa 1 want to, and It aeema to me that no one will explain It I'm very stupid, guesa. Hut won't you come back tomorrow and tell It to me T No." he aald roughly. "You're not of my people. McNamnra and bla are do frlenda of mine, and I'm no friend of theirs" He waa half down tha tepa before aba aald eoftly; . . . : Mate Library "Coal night, and e bk-aa you -frirud- Mie returned to the Judge, who waa In a pitiable state, aud for a long time the kiUired pi soothe l.lin aa though he were a chid. 8 be uudert.uk to qtieatlou Mm alsiut the thing which lay upivrnxsit hi ber mind and which this nUtht bad half revealed, but be became fretful and Irritated at tbe mention of mines and mining. She eat beahle bla bed till be doaed off. put allug to dbs-over what lay behind the I btuta ahe had beard till ber brain and j body matched lu alsxilute weertnma ! Tbe reflex of the day's excitement aap- j pel her strength till alw could barely j rreep to her own much, where ahe j rolled an I sighed, too tired to sleep at once She awoke Anally, with on I last iiMevmis HIckMr Iwt.iM ivtmikLo I oblivion tisik her. A sentence waa on her mlud - it almost seemed aa though she had sken It aloud: "Tlie handsomest woman In the north-but ClrnUter ran away." TO BE XiNTIM F.P. A Methodist Minister Recommends Chamberlain' Couch Remedy. We have used Chamberlain' Couch Rem edy in our horn for seven years, and it ha always proved to be a reliable remedy. We have lound that it would do more thai tbe manufacturer claim for it. It is especially good for croup and whooping rough. Kev. Jamea A Lewis, pastor Milara, Minn., M. E church. Chamberlain' Cough Rem edy i told by English Drug Co. iiichoj L Our Companies Reul over this list aod then see If you donl think we are able tj give the best protection In Insurance. Costly Advertising;. "I figure that ailvertiniiift cost me a couple of thousand dollars it year more than I ran afford " "What are you talking about, you (Ion t advert we," "Xo, but tbe department stores do aud my wife bun the bargaiu habit." rbiladelpliia 1'renn. A Uood Liniment. When you need a good reliable lini ment try Chamberlain' Pain Balm, It ha no superior for sprain aud swell nits. A piece of flannel slightly dam pened with I'alm Balm i superior to a plaster for lame back or pain in thr side or chest. It also relieve rheu matic pain and makes sleep and rest possible. For sale by English Drug Co. A young lady who often thought out loud had just been shown through a garter factory, "Heavens!" she exclaimed ; "90, OtH,0(Hj pair in one year! I don't see w here they all go " "Neither do I," replied tbe young man, coloring slightly. Judge. Yon can't be well if you have a weak, unhealthy, tired out stomach. Neither can you feel good if by some little ir regularity in eating you have caused the stomach to get out of order. Tbese little stomach troubles are sigus of in digestion, which may and very often does turn into a very bad case of dys pepsia. Don't allow this to go on a single day without doing something to overcome it. Take some good reliable and safe digestaut like Kodol For Dys pepsia. Kodol is the best remedy kuown today for heartburn, belching and all troubles arising from a disord ered digestion. It is pleasant to take and affords relief promptly. Sold by S. . Welsh aud C. N. Simpson, Jr. Kvery year there are 2(1,000 let ters posted in England without addressee. He Fought at Gettysburg. David l'arker of Fayette, N. Y., who lost a foot at Gettysburg, writes: "Electric Bitters have done uie more good than any medicine I ever took. For several years I bad stomach trouble and paid out much money for medicine to little pur pose, until 1 began taking Electric Hitters. I would not take (500 for what they have done for mo." Grand tonic for the aged and for female weaknesses. Great altera tive and body builder; sure cure for lame back and weak kidneys. Guaranteed by English Drug Com- puuy. itw. New York city consumes 5,,'tGO,- 000 pounds of tea annually. Biliousness and Constipation. For years I was troubled with bilious ness and constipation which made life miserable for me. My appetite failed me. I lost my usual force and vitali ty. IVpaiD preparalious and cathartics only made matters worse. 1 do not kuow where I should have been today had 1 not tried Chamberlain' Stom ach and Liver Tablets. The (ablets relieie the ill feeling at once, strength ens the digestive functions, helping the system lo do its work naturally. Mrs. Kosa I'otts, Birmingham, Ala. These (ablets are for sale by English Drug Company. liridge builders in 8an Francisco are paid ' a day. There is nothing better for stomach troubles than Kodol, which contaius (lie tame juice found in a healthy stomach. Kodol is offered on a guar anteed plan lor the relief of heartburn, flatulence, sour stomach, belching of gas, nausea antl all stomach troubles. So al times wbni you don't feel just right, when you are drowsy after meals and your bead aches or when you have no ambition and you ate crosa and ir ritable, take a little Kodol. It digest what you eat. It will make yon heal thy. Sold by S. J. Welsh and C. N. Simpson, )r. Grump "Do yon call this steak fit for a christian to eatt" Waiter "We ain't anxions about de religion of our customers, boss." Selected. Lingering Cold withstood other treatment but quickly cured by Chamberlain' Cougb Reme dy. "Last winter I caoght a very se ver cold which lingered for week," yi J. Urquharof Zephyr, Ontario. "My cough was very dry and harsh. Tba local dealer recommended Cham berlain' Cough Remedy and guaran teed it, so I gave it a trial. One small bottle of it cured ma, I believe Cham berlain's Cough Remedy to be the beat I have ever nsed." This remedy i for tale by English Drug Co, Aetna Hanover Continental Commercial Union St, Paul Hartford Dixie New York Underwriters Fire Association I'henix Glens Falls Home of New York Hamberjj liremin Liverpool & London & Glol New Hampshire Fire Indon Assurance North Carolina Home North Slate Springfield Fire & Marine Herman-American liedmont Citizens North Carolina Fire ljuit'n Scottish Union & National Niajrura Royal Carolina American Bonding Company Maryland Casualty Company Pennsylvania Casualty Co. Aetna Indemnity Company United States Casualty Co. Security Life & Annuity Co. We Insure dwellings, barns, stables, stores, merchandise, furni ture, fixtures, cord wood, lumber, cotton, cotton seed, seed cotton, grain, machinery, gins. We Write fire, life, health, accident, liability, steam boiler, plate glass, bonds, burglary and all other kinds of Insurance. The Savings, Loan 6 Trust Company, Gordon & English, Mgr.. Insurance Department. EVERY DAY A SPECIAL. Every day in the week we are giving you bargains in Good Shoes, Clothing, Hats and Dry Goods. We lead the town on Shoes and can fit the family. Come to Monroe, and w hen you come here don't forget the place to make your money last longest. DIcRae mercantile Company. lhe Bank of Union, rrMOMHOK...C." Five years ago The Bank of Union opened for business. At that time there was only one bank in Union countv. with assets of about. $200,000.00 or less, while now there are five banks in the county witn assets aggregating aoout LiNHi.iKM.oo. what a wonderful change for so short a time! What is the reason? The principal cause lies in the enhanced values of farm products, but along with this there has been a great awakening in the way of doing business. People who were dead in financial matters have come to life, and they see the dawn of a better day. People are more thrifty than five years ago. They are more ambitious to succeed, and they do succeed. The banks have contributed no little to this revolution in financial matters. The Bank o! Union Has labored Steadily to Promote Prosperity in Union and Adjoining Counties. It has spent much money to safeguard the interests of its custo mers. JNo bank could do more under the circumstances. Absolute safety and good service are guaranteed. The people should recog nize these facts and appreciate them. They could not do this in a more welcome way than by using this bank as a depository. A private room for the accommodation of customers has been provid ed. There they will find a desk, paper, etc.. for their convenience. Welcome. SILVER I ! Tlie li'trlitoNt runuing ball hearing shuttle machine on the market. Price $20,casn Manufactured for aud guaranteed by ..The. W.J. RudoeGo.. MOXItOE, N. C. "Put a Little SUNSHINE f in Your Home" SUNSHINE Lend a Cheerful, Clean and Pure at mosphere to the home. Make old, worn Floors, Furniture, Bric-a-Brac and Interior Woodwork of every description look new and attractive f ij 10 Rich and Beautiful Colors. Easy to Apply Hade by 0. N. Simpson, Jr., Druggist.
The Monroe Journal (Monroe, N.C.)
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Nov. 19, 1907, edition 1
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