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he Honorable.

Boys and young men sometimes
start out into life with the idea that
ones success depends on sharpness
and chicanery. They imagine "if a
man Is able TO get the best OF bar
gain,n 70 matter by what deceit and
meanncss he carries his point. This
is a great mistake. Enduring pros
perity cannot be founded on cunning
and dishonesty. The tricky and de-
ceitful man Is sure to fall victim,
sooner or later, 10 the Influences which
are forever working against him. His
house 10 built upon the sand, and its
foundation will be certain 10 give way.
Young people cannot give these truths
TOO much weight. The future Of that
Young man Is safe who eschews every
shane OF double dealing and lays the
foundation Of his career In the endur-
ing principles Of everlasting truth
Young Folks Rurnl.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23
A SAFE ROCK TO WIN.
Oxford Falcon.

Our advocacy of Gov. Stone is not
because we think there are no other
men in Mississippi just as fit for the
position as he. But IL is because these
other men are not candidates for the
office, or if candidates, have no chance
for The nomination. In other words,
Stone is the most available candidate
now before the people, and we believe
the only candidate that can success
fully overthrow the extreme element
of our State Democracy, that now so
threatens the final success of the DEM
ocratic party in Mississippi. In Stone
lies the hope of the Conservative wing
for that party harmony, that is so
greatly TO be desired. stones nomina-
ton would be eminently safe one.
By it differences would be reconciled,
breaches cemented, bitterness neutral
lied, divisions solidified, and success
assured. With term of years as
Chief Executive of the State, Stone
has made few enemies and host of
warm friends. His record as an
official, is fair one, and none who
give him their support are afraid to
point TO it as recommendation and
an argument for his reelection. The
charges that Gov. Stone was in the in
terest of railroad corporations has been
successfully met by his clear and able
letter published few days since, and
the cry of third term sinks into in
Significance when the welfare of the
State and of the people at large are to
he considered. 1t is altogether UNI
necessary to canvass the probabilities
of success over the opposition should
Stone be nominated this is assured.
But the great danger that menaces the
Democracy now is the rule or ruin ex-
tremists who threaten to disintegrate
the party if they cannot share the
official spoils. TO meet and avert this
danger Stone is the man.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23
Cash vs.. Credit.

Any retail dealer can buy closer
with cash than with credit. The
closer he buys the greater are his
profits. Money put down ON his conn
Ter gives him chance b Discount his
paper, meet his notes, aud pay current
expenses Charges on the book mean
cash next month, or the month affer,
or next year. Cash asks no favors ex-
cppf to be waited upon. Credit must
have bcok-keeper, n collector and a
lawyer. IL a retail dealer In groceries
asks the price Of starch, he y told that
he can never have u at 20 much Tor
credit, OF % much for spot cash. III
Consumer asks the price Of the retailer,
il Il one price 10 Cash Down or Dead
Beat.
The more we think this matter over
the more truthful appears The remark
Of prominent western fiuancier, who
lately observed: The man who pays
cash when he can get credit is fooi J"
And 20 say We all. n Dead Beat l. to
have the same price 80 Cash Down
with an additional advantages q sixty
six days tfme-which means ninety
In nineteen cases out Of twenty-why
do any of NJ pay cashf Why not all
take crcdifs-Dstroit Free Pr--s.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

THE Central Star says that in view
of the fact that there are neither Re-
publicans nor Greenbackers In Choc.
taw county. the Democrats viii make
no nominations, but let "the longest
pole take the penimmon" In the fall
election. The delegates tn the State
Convention go uninstructed, except
for Bridges for Auditor.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

THE Sub-soiler and Democrat says
1--WE think the cry Of third term
which is being raised against Cover
nor Stone l. out Of order, inasmuch as
he has only beer elected 70 the ONCE
u Governor but once. His frzt serv-
Ice - Governor, which wss only 10 an
out tlse unexpired term ~ Mr.. Anes.
should not be counted. we think. But
then. his spponents must have some-
thing 10 say"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23
BILLY Grubber.
WEST POINT, Miss,

WEST POINT, Miss, July Is, 81.
To the Editor Of the Comet:
SRI do not like much to tackle
Billy, for | recognize in him man of
parts, ready writer, and of good
sound Judgment and common sense.
am proud of him as West Pointer,
and would be glad to oftener see con-
tributions from his facie pen. But
nevertheless, do object to hls idea of
rotation in Office in order to prevent
corruption-or If that word is too
strong-one man power and patron
age, and cannot accept the principle
as laid down by him as sound Demo-
cratic doctrine, or even necessary
usage in the party, that rotation in
Office IL the only means for its perpe-
tuIty. If this position Is true, what
motive prompted the party to keep in
position for many years, and some
times even for prolonged life, men who
have served the people with unwaver-
ing fidelity? These, he would per-
haps say, are not precedents, but re-
wards for extraordinary merit. Be
that as II may, 1t is nevertheless true
that many men have thus been so
honored in the Democratic ranks.
Many hold, and truly, that 1t is no
injury to the Democracy, to retain in
Office any man who Is honest, compe-
tent and loyal to the party. Now,
when we have tried man, aud find
him come up to these requirements,
why does II become necessary TO eject
him from his position simply to try
some other man who may prove want
ing in these essential pre-requlsitions.
There is much TO learn 10 enable
man 10 fill successfully the lowest
Office within the gift of the people,
and certainly it is common sense to re-
tain a man who Is efficient in every
particular, as long as he shall prove
worthy, as he must become more and
more efficient the longer he is retain
ed. Every two or four years-as the
case may be the people have the
privilege Of ejecting him II he does
not come up to the standard, and they
will certainly avail themselves Of this
privilege. .ss.....r, .....
This idea Of rotation In Office begets
a disposition TO scramble for II, and
this has tendency 10 create animos-
ities, trickery and political huckster-
ing. Let honesty and competency be
our standard In selecting men to serve
US in public opacity, and let us not use
the argument against a faithful man.
that he has held position one, two or
more terms
True and tried men, men of the
strictest integrity and uprightness,
should ever he regarded as natures
and honored with Offices Of
public trust as long rs they prove
faithful and competent, should 1t be a
When a man h.s been
weighed and found not wanting, it IL /
better to continue your trust and con-
fidence In him than TO run the risk Of
another who may be want |
ing. JInuE HoLDFAsT.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

OUR sister county seems determined
To maintain her clam TO the old
sobriquet of Unanimous Lowndes."
That's about the way she recorded her
vote at the various precinct Conven-
tions last Saturday, for Col. J. M.
Stone for Governor. Monroe cannot
beat her in this matter, but she never
hesitated to follow gallant leadership
in good cause. e.-Aberdee Examiner.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

In speaking Of the "pocket veto" of
Gov. Stone, the Aberdeen Weekly
says "Stone was sustained by major
titles then, and he will he sustained by
a majority Of the people in the next
Democratic State Convention. and by
majority Of the people in the Novem-
Der election.u ..H..
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

Tux report ubat J. II. Mckay, Of
Madison county, the strawberry king
Of the South, Is dead is all mistake.
He was in this city few days ago.
and did not act much like dead man
to us. He said that IL people thought
he was dead, TO wait till next spring,
and he would show them in the way
Of Strawberries, that he still lives.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

Katie, oh Katie, with thee Pm enraptured,
My soul thou hast conquered, my heart
thou has captured.
Allegiance to thee swear now and for
ever
Thy knight and thy defender, thy slave
and thy lover.
Sweet Katie, fair Katie, fay OF my dreams.
Oh il seems
In my dreams,
BY night, or by day,
Thou'st my Katie, my fay.
Just angel enough to be saint when away
Directing my soul when kneeling to pray !;
just woman enough when thou art with
me.
My bosom, volcanic, Is burning for thee
Sweet Katie, far Katie, fay of my dreams.
Oh E! it seems
In my dreams,
by night, or by day,
Thou'st my Katie my fay.
I've built in my heart u shrine to thee Katie.
st. Catherine, guardian saint of my fate.
My being forever TO thee Pm addressing
My religions to love thee, I'm asking thy
blessing
Sweet Katie, fair Katie, fay OF my dreams
Oh ! it seems e
In my deeams,
by night, or by day,
Thou'st my Katie, my fay.
"JUDA."
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

GEN. WEST, authorizes, the Holly
Springs Advocate to say that "he is
not candidate for any Office within
the gift Of the people aud further use
of his name in this connection is IA
pratlIitvu
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

IT will be two years before the re-
vision of the Old Testament can be
completed. The changes in the Old
Testament are more numerous and inn
portant than those that have been
made In the New. The book of Job
is the first to be dis posed of. .e
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

WE continue TO see the name of
Hon. Tom l.. Mellen, of Natchez,
mentioned in connection with the
Office of Lieutenant Governor. 1t
would be good selection for the party
IN p.aGa
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

THE New York Times says Gen. j.
q. Pemberton, who commanded the
Confederate forces at vicksburg dur
ing the memorable seige which ended
In the surrender to Gen. Grant, July
4, 1868, died at Penrhyn, Penn, at 5:ll
o'clock, July 18th nj the age Of sixty
four .I. ..-.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

SEPTIMUs WINNER, the author of
many popular songs, patriotic and
sentimental, has just published song
and. chorus entitled "God Save Our
President" which is appropriate to
the present state of the public mind.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

THE work of laying the track on
the extension of the Natchez, Jackson
and Columbus railroad is going on
lively between the Little and Big
Bayous Pierre. The distance is about
thirteen miles.--Natchez Democrat.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

A JUDGMENT has been rendered in
the Circuit Court Of Grenada county
of $1,000 against the Cleyk for issuing
marriage license to girl under Is
Years of age. II
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

-.CARRoLL county instructs for Stone
Tor Governor, and Hemmingway for
Treasurer.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

REPUBLICAN rule in this country
seems to have produced wonderful
cropOf lunatics.-
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

WHAT sort of an opinion did Wad-
dell have Of Chalmers when he offer
ed to bribc him to vote for Ames p
Oxford Falcon.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

THE taxpayers in New YORK will
have n big bill to pay for Legislative
expenses this year.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

THE Mayersville Spectator hoists
the name of Hon. s. s. Calhoon at the
head of its columns for Governor.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

THE work OF locating the Atlanta
and Aberdeen railroad was commence
ed near Aberdeen on the 18th.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

A NUMBER of towns i'm the State
have adopted ordinances that all un-
muzzled dogs running upon the streets
are to be shot.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

JNO. A. APPLETON, of the firm of
Appleton & Co., publishers, died July
1otb
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

The Clarion aud lits friends are 20 tired
out with "contfnuance In ofkce," that we
wonder the Quicke.fd sensibiIities of The
Clarion ou this subject does not prompt ID
70 retire from he position Of Pubic Print
er-a real INT ofnce-one IL has held since
Aberdeen Weskly-
Nov YOU are talking, Bro. Taomp-
son. There are few that things that
fall 10 newspaper men. Thoee few
ought b rotate give the boys a
Falcon.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23

THE Sardis Star advertises for good
printer.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-06-11

"I say yes"
at is not open to me-"
~ say it is open to you. And more
I enjoin, command you to dismiss
from your mind all human obstacles and
discouragements. Theyare beneath the
notice OF a man who feels himself called
to the priesthood. Give me your hand,
Romaynel Does your conscience tell
you that you are that man?"
Romayne started to his feet, shaken
to the soul by the solemnity of the ap,
peal.
az can't dismiss the obstacles that
surround mel" he cried, passionately.
"To man in my position your advice
is absolutely useless. The ties that bind
the are beyond the limit of priests
sympathies."
"Nothing is beyond the limits of a
priests sympathies."
"Father Benwell, 1 am married |"
Father Benwell folded his arms over
his breast, looked with immovable reso-
tuition straight into Romayne's face, and
struck the blow which he had been
meditating for months past.
Grouse your courage" he said,
,ternly. "You are no more married
.han I am"
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CHAPTER ".

There was not sound in the rom.
Romayne stood looking at the priest.
"Did you hear what I said?" Father
Benwell asked.
eyes"
"Do you understand that l really
mean what I said?"
He made no reply-he waited, like
man expecting to hear more.
Father Benwell was alive to the vast
Importance at such a moment of not
shrinking from the responsibility which
he had assumed.
81 see how distress you," he said
"but for your sake am bound to
speak out. Romayne, the woman whom
you have married is the wife of another
man Don't ask me how know it-1
do know it. You shall have positive
proof as soon as you have recovered.
Come! rest little in the easy-chair."
He took Romayne's arm and led him
to.the chair, and. made him drink some
wine. They waited a while. Romayne
lifted his head with heavy sigh.
"The woman whom have married
is the wife of another man." He slowly
repeated the words to himself and then
looked at Father Benwell. "Who is
the man ?" he asked.
81 introduced you to him when l was
as ignorant of the circumstances as you
are," the priest answered. "The man is
Mr.. Bernard Winterfeld."
Romayne half-raised himself from the
chair. A momentary anger glittered in
his eyes and faded out again, extin-
guished by the nobler emotions of griei
and shame. He remembered Winter
fields introduction to Stella.
"Her husband" he said, speaking
again to himself. "And she let me in.
troduce him to her. And she received
him like a stranger" He paused and
thought of it. "The proofs, if you
please, sir" he resumed, with sudden
humility. "I don't want to hear any
particulars. 1t will be enough for me
if know beyond all doubt that l have
been deceived and disgraced."
Father Benwell unlocked his desk and
placed two papers before Romayne. He
did his duty with grave indifference to
all minor considerations. The time had
not yet come for expressions of sym.
pathy and regret.
"The first paper" he said, sis Ger.
tilted copy of the register of the mar
riage of Miss Eyrecourt to Mr. Winter
field, celebrated las you will see) by the
English chaplain at Brussels, and wit
messed by three persons. Look at the
names."
The brides mother. was the first wit
ness. The two names that followed
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NUMBER FROSTBURG, AIEGANY COUNTY, MAt1AND oAlollD
Not alone," rather Benwell remon-
my companion ?"

strated.
"Who will be my companion ?"
"I WILL" the priest answered.
Romayne's weary eyes frightened
family. In his desolate position Father
Benwell WAS the one friend ON whom he
could rely. Penrose was far away; the
Lorings had helped to keep him de-
ceived; Major Hynde had openly pitied
and despised him.
"Can you go with me at any time ?"
he asked. "Have you no duties that
keep you in Englsnd2"
"My duties, Komayne, are already
confided to other hands,"
"Then you have foreseen this ?"
"I have foresesn it. Your journey
may be long or your journey may be
short; you shall not go away alone"
81 can think of nothing yet; my mind
is blank" Romayne confessed, sadly;
81 don't know where 1 shall CO."
az know where you ought to go and
where you will CO." said Father Ben
we'll, emphatically.
"Where?"
"To Rome"
Romayne understood the true mean
ing of that brief reply. A vague sense
of dismay began to rise in his mind.
While he was still tortured by doubt it
seemed as if Father Benwell had, by
some inscrutable process of provision,
planned out his future beforehand. Had
the priest foreseen events? No; he had
only foreseen possibilities on the day
when it first occurred to him that Ro-
mayne's marriage was assailable before
the court of Romayne's conscience, from
the Roman Catholic point of view.
Thus far he had modestly described
himself to his reverend colleagues as
regarding his position toward Romayne
in new light. His next letter might
Goldly explain to them what he had
really meant. The victory was won.
Not word more passed between his
guest and himself that morning.
Il
Before post-time, on the same day,
Father Benwell wrote his last report to
the secretary of the Society of Jesus in
these lines:
"Romayne is free from the domestic
ties that bound him. He belueathS
Vuage Abbey rs legacy to the church,
ami he acknowledges a vocation for the
priesthood. Expect us at Rome in a
fortnight's time"
THE END OF THE FIFTH BOOK.
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Extracts from Bernard Uinte'felQs
Diary.

ETHuctS JFOW DeFNH0 NWteIJtetu
Diary.
I.-wINTERFIELD DEFENDS HIMSELF.
"Beaupark House, June II, IS.
"You and I, Cousin Beeminster, sell
dom meet. But I occasionally hear OF
you from friends acquainted with both
of us.
"I have heard of you last at Sir
Philips rent-day dinner a week since.
My name happened to be'mentioned by
one of the gentlemen present, guest
like yourself. You took up he subject
of your own free will and spoke of me
in these terms:
+" I am sorry to say it of the existing
head ofthe family, but Bernard is really
unfit for the position which he holds.
He has, to say the least of it, compro-
missed himself and his relatives ON more
than one occasion. He began as young
man by marrying a circus rider. He
got into some other scrape after that
which he has contrived tokeep secret
from us. We only know how disgrace
ful it must have been by the results. he
was voluntary exile from England for
more than year. Aud now, to COM
plete the list, he has mixed himself up
in that miserable and revolving business
of Lewis Romayne and his wife,
eff any other person had spoken of
me in this manner I should have set
him down as mischievous idiot, to be
kicked, perhaps, but not to be noticed
i'll anv other way.
"With you the case is different. II
[ die wi hout male or female offspring
the Beaupark estate goes to you as
next heir.
81 don't choose to let man in this
position SANDER me and those dear to
me without promptly contradicting him.
The name bear is precious to me in
memory OF my father. Your unan.
swered report of me, coming from o
member of the family, will be received
as truth. Rather than let this be 1 re-
veal to you, without reserve, some OF
the saddest passages Of my life. have
nothing to be ashamed OF, and if I have
hitherto kept certain events in the
dark it has been for the sake of others,
not for my own sake. know better
now. 4 woman's reputation--if she is
n good woman-is not easily comprD.
missed by telling the truth. The person
OF whom lam thinking when I write
his knows what 1 am going to do and
approves of it.
"You will receive with these lines
the most perfectly candid statement
nat l can furnish, being extracts cut
out of my own private diary. They are
ac ompanied where plain necessity
seems to call for it) by the written evi-
dence of other persons.
"There has never much sympathy
between us. But you have been brought
up like gentleman, aud when you have
read my narrative expect that you will
do justice to me and to others, even
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JUNIOR OF

---iCrHUR OF
"raE WOMAN IN WHITE" "THE MOON
STONE" AFTER DARK" "No NAME,
OMAN AND WIFE, 1.-THE LAW AND
TIE LADY," "THE NEW MAG
pALEN," ETC, ETC.
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SRleet Stprg.
THE BLACK ROBE.

nv wiIIkIc Collins.
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AFTER THE STORY.

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