The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-08-27
AN ENTHUSIASTIC FALL.
several days ago. the prohibl,ionis,s of

 Little Rock. recognizing the necessity of securing the services of an able orator. to keep the pot boiling as they termed 1t. engaged Col. Bullin, an able lawyer who ves in a neighboring town. The Colonel has long been known as one of the most eloquent speakers in the state. which together with his high moral eharac- tor and life long sobriety. render his speeches deeply impressive.
 | was arranged 10 hold spirited meeting on the nigh; of the Coionel's ar rival. and the opera house was ta'tily dec ora;cd \ large number of ladies and gentlemen met the Colonel at the d pot and =, .rtcd hun b the committee rooms. Shortly before the time for the address arrived the president of the aati-ltquor .t,>oe Iatlon. sa
 Colonel mus, go ou; and make d few more preparations. You can remain here eniil the committee calls for you. The Colonel assen,ed. of course. and taking up prohibition paper he began reading a story entitled " One foo, in the grave or bead of whisky on ragged mous.aehe.' Presently a man. with d purple face. entered and asked:
 Where the committee =
 Gone ou, 10 make arrangements. II i've l seat.
 No haven't go: ,ime. called ,o tell the gentlemen thu, have kept my promise. Several days ago vowed ,ha, Il ever ush, another bottle oi whisky would come here and surrender it. Here's a quart that bought just now. bu, con 4ae ing myself with iinal effort. have broash il here" and he placed a large le,.tlc on the table. .' lus: to think" -v9rfssrrue, ,i,c rei,tHte man, that spent saN last cent for thi, vile stuff. Wish you Tell the committee thu, I've kept na! promise
 "All right" replied the Colonel II shall take pleasure to-nish, in referring tn your victory. do not deserve any credit for no, drinking IS have no appetite for the horrible stuff, having never tasted n.
 The man withdrew and the Colonel sit regarding the -bo,,ie-.'i-a am to fight you he muscd.@ ou the terror Of MO- men and the downfall of men will drive you from the country. will re- claim the lost: will bring reconciliation and balm where quarrel and misery have been rife" He took up the paper and i.ain began to read the story. Somehow he couldn't keep his eyes of the bottle " The horrible s;utf and he Shivered '' Looks innocent. too. ust like rain wa ter. How the weak and foolish are de- celved by appcs rances. Believe I'll throw I away. can explain 10 the committee. don't want the stuff to remain in the same room with me He took up the bottle and shook il: the cork popped cut. " Ah, you viper. am enlisted against you. Your master handles you now Look me in the eve John Blrleycorn. and he squinted al tiic neck of the bottle. " could take You between my very teeth and defy you" He placed his lips over the neck of the bo;,le An unaccounta- blc movement of the arm. nervous ac- ,ion which We all experience at times. when asleep and when awake. the Colonel tipped up the bottle and received a mouth iul et the enemy. He swallowed il with gasp. and putting the bottle down crossed the room and stared at il in amaze men, Pretty soon he walked slowly to the desk took up the bottle and tilted Ii again. He walked around and then took d louder snort" Pretty soon he took a lingering pull and finally he sat on the floor with his back 10 the wall. with the bottle between his knees. His snorts and pulls became more frequent. As the conn mittee. arraycd in ribbons and roscttes. ascended the stair way. they were surprised to hear dancing accompanied by discordani song Opening the door. disgraceful sight met their Wew. The colonel. with his coat of and his pantaloons tucked up ~as dane ing around the bottle.
 Come in." he cried. glad tee yer Go; ole enemy down tine. Have suthin
 The gentlemen af the committee were disgusted They locked the room. wenr Jo the opera-house and dismissed the au- dienoe, When they returned they found ,he colonel trying 10 sand on his head .An arien; man sheald never pla! will an enemy.
 SHALL HAVE THE MONEY