Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-07-08

He said the eheztnuk was nok s'deuce-
high" N eomparison; and tie bay copld
beat and give him sslwo IN The game
No. 2 demnrred, and sasd that with q
fair deal and s.clean deck the bay would
% ''nafy pair agin ~ ace full " NO.
=, who with 'sUncIe Ran" bad been in
consultation with the lfainer. bad now
joined the conferences, and being ap-
pealed 20 by The disputanls. offered 20
give choice and run for drinks Tor the
crowd. A trial was proposed and as
Fenfed 20 BY "Uncle Ran" with great
pansnt Rod. sd. .thev rapairpd ta.
the track, the excited witnesses far
ahead Of the cavalcade, and "Uncle
Ran" tagging behind with the horses
and their attendants. The prellmIna-
ries were soon arranged, end at the
word eco /" from the trainer. away
they went. The bay shot of with a
rush, and in rounding the first turn was
four lengths ahead. Mourner No. I, in
an ecstacy Of delight. shouted go il,
cnpples; lead tFamps agIn' and catch
his Jack: fifty dollars on the bay"
When fairly clear Of the turn, and in
the straight back-stretch, the chestnut
extended himself. and, rapidly closing
the gap, forged ahead. No 2 was now
fully aroused. and shouted !: 81 see yonr
lifty and 90 fifty better; let him rip"
The half-mile finished in this position,
and the last turn reached; the bay,
with his short, quick stride, collared bis
opponent and showed full neck IA the
lead. MourneT No. ! SOW fairly caper-
ed with Joy and yelled: Lead once
more and make game-hIgh, jack, game
to your low. Hand in your checks" |"
They were now in the straight run
home, and It was impossible for those
stationed at the outcome to distinguish
the leader. The excitement became
intense. Nos. I and two threw mp
their hats. screamed, cavoFted, and
patted each other on the shoulder with
such derisive expressions q 81 told you
50, ssNo you don't," "Just wait Cor the
wagon" "Ohl come along honey"
And they did come with rush. The
judges (Mourner No. 3 and the trainer)
decided it dead heat. to be run over
on the next Sunday, Immediately after
meeting closed, so that all the members
might enjoy the fun. Nos. I and 2 al
once realized the situation and silently
made for their horses and started home
in different directions. notwithstanding
:hey were close neighbors. During all
this excitement "Uncle Ran had strobe
afar OF in evident contriii0n and appa-
rent disinterestedness, but . close OBJ
server would have caught the twinkle
in bis eyes, as be meekly inquired OF
No: 3 the result of the ''procee 3in's.'
The reply was q severe coughing 81,
which brought tears to the eyes Of the
mourner, who was at once taken By
"Uncle RAM TO the "Confessional," ("
where q dose Of soothing syrup prompt
" relieved him, and he was soon on
his road home. singing. jOyously, "0h
that my Summers would last all the
year." Now MI this was but an out
burst Of natural feeling after the heavy
compression ofFeligious austenty, which
was q new rig to theEs and did not 81
eomfoEtahly Bor egery-dayswears They
we're none the worse for this breathing
spell, as eviuced BY their continued
church membership and Rniform good
conduct TO present date "Upcle Ran
and bis equine companions were per-
mitted to dwell together in peace and
harmony. and many poor circuit-rider
has been since seen mounted on horse
that bore a marvellous resemblance 10
the son Of Yorkshire, But | must sig-
nal down brakes" or the garrullty Of
age and love Of the theme will carry
me beyond reasonable bounds. ! hope
to be with you, and then ] can give vent
to my pent-up "phellnks" orally and
''ad RJifVm." U. BETT.